Key witness in ex-Peru mayor's corruption case found dead

José Miguel Castro was collaborating with prosecutors in the corruption case against Susana Villarán.

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'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe

A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.

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'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

Dozens of the country's mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.

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Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, witnesses say

At least five people were reported killed in the overnight attacks, as fears of an intensified ground offensive grow.

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Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

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One of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties disbands

Is it the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.

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Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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Trump on a high after 'tremendous' wins at home and abroad

The US president's week began with an angry outburst but ended with him celebrating four major political victories.

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On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.

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Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.

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Watch: Anger and uncertainty in Iran as crowds mourn dead

Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.

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A month into Gaza's new aid system - gunfire and chaos are routine

A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.

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Renowned food critic Chua Lam dies at 83

The Singapore-born Lam was one of Hong Kong's "four greatest talents".

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Three Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack on West Bank village

Israel's military says its forces returned fire after being shot at by Palestinians, but the Palestinian foreign ministry blames settlers for the deaths.

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Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial

The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference.

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Astronaut to become first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian on ISS when the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory.

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Ecuador's most wanted drug lord captured in 'underground bunker'

The leader of Los Choneros gang, Adolfo Macías Villamar, had been on the run for 17 months.

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Watch: Firefighters rescue girl trapped in drain for seven hours

Rescue workers found the girl unharmed in the drain, after flooding stuck the area.

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Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

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What we know about the Iran-Israel ceasefire

Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".

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Children killed in 'appalling' Sudan hospital attack - WHO head

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".

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'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike

At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.

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'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand ad wins top prize

The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.

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Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano

Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

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Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

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South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board.

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Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

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US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.

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At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics

It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

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Armenia's PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row

The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Israel called the attack "criminal", while Iran said it had targeted a site nearby and not the hospital itself.

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Hurricane Erick 'extremely dangerous' as it nears Mexico

The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.

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Lone survivor of Air India crash lays to rest brother who didn't make it

A visibly upset Ramesh was overcome with grief carrying his brother's coffin to the crematorium.

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Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured.

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Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

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Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites.

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Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.

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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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Manhunt in Minnesota lawmaker attacks widens to nearby state

Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.

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Wait for bodies deepens pain of families after Air India crash

Officials said on Saturday that 11 victims had been identified so far based on their DNA samples.

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Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel

Israel and Iran have continued to attack each other throughout the night

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'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday.

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran.

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Minnesota state lawmaker killed and another injured in targeted shootings

Governor Tim Walz said "targeted shootings" took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park near Minneapolis.

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Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

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Analysis: Why has Israel chosen to attack Iran now?

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran.

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Six Gaza aid boat activists deported from Israel

Their boat had been intercepted as they attempted to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza and deliver a symbolic amount of aid.

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What we know so far after Air India flight heading to London Gatwick crashes

More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off.

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Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations for first time in 20 years

Iran had warned European powers not to back the resolution, which carries the threat of an eventual referral to the UN Security Council.

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What we know about Austria school shooting

It is not yet known why a 21-year-old Austrian man committed a shooting that left 10 people dead.

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Ten dead in Austria school shooting

Police say the gunman is among the dead, but is not clear if he was a current or former student at the school.

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Watch: Syria former prison guard tells BBC he showed detainees 'no mercy'

The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.

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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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Prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine under way

The prisoners of war being exchanged are wounded or under 25 years old, President Zelensky says.

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Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout

Only about 30% of Italians cast a vote - well below the 50% threshold needed to make a poll binding.

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Australian journalist hit by 'rubber bullet' while reporting from LA

Channel Nine's Lauren Tomasi appeared to be hit by a non-lethal round as she reported from the scene.

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Chappell Roan's Apple dance, and other Primavera moments

Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Haim, Wolf Alice and CMAT all performed at the festival in Barcelona.

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As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

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Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him

Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire.

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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

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Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody.

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North Korea refloats warship after failed launch

The failed launch drew harsh criticism from Kim Jong Un and led to the arrest of four officials.

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'Very disappointed' and 'such ingratitude': How Trump-Musk feud played out

Watch how the two men's war of words escalated in comments at the White House and in posts on X.

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Three killed in 'massive' Russian strikes across Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital and other parts of the country on Friday, officials say.

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Judge threatens to remove Diddy from courtroom

The judge called the rapper's actions "absolutely unacceptable" after he nodded and made faces at the jury.

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Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.

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Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide.

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Why were these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?

The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.

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Held at gunpoint: BBC team detained by Israeli forces in southern Syria

BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.

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Act now to save lives in Gaza, ICRC head urges world leaders

Mirjana Spoljaric has appealed to world leaders to intervene in the conflict in Gaza.

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BBC rejects incorrect White House claims on Gaza coverage

The corporation says claims that a story was removed from its website are "completely wrong".

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Watch: Searching derelict and desolate area in Madeleine McCann case

Police are searching an area where prime suspect, Christian Brückner, stayed at the time of Madeleine's disappearance.

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Blake Lively drops two claims against Justin Baldoni

The actress's lawyers say they are "streamlining and focusing" her case.

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Zebra crossing: Tennessee police search for animal on the loose

A zebra, described as a pet, is still running free after after being filmed on 31 May galloping on a road in Christiana.

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Mexican police arrest suspect in killing of five band members

Investigators accuse the man of having given the order to kill the members of Grupo Fugitivo.

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Al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out huge attack on Mali's army

The army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.

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Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash

Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island.

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'I watched helplessly as water washed my family away' in Nigeria floods

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

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Footage shows aftermath of Russia bridge collapse

Fire crews were called to the scene after a road bridge came down in Bryansk.

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Ukraine says at least 40 Russian warplanes hit in massive drone strikes

Ukraine's security service SBU claims that "enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia".

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