US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?

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Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

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Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.

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BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood

The BBC's Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.

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Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.

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'All the people are hungry': Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food

All week across the BBC we've been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.

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Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

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Churchgoers killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say.

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Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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Insurance giant says most US customer data stolen in cyber-attack

Hackers accessed "personally identifiable data" of the firm's customers, financial professionals and staff.

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Gaza aid site offered a 'women only' day. It didn't stop the killing

Families say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza.

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Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.

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How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing

In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.

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Iran meets European diplomats for renewed nuclear talks

The talks are the first since Israel and the US attacked Tehran's nuclear facilities in June.

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

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Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte

Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.

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Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago.

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BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

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Skeleton in Guatemalan jungle likely US birdwatcher missing since 2023

Clothes matching those of Raymond Ashcroft, who disappeared while visiting Maya ruins, were found at the scene.

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What the US-Japan deal means for Asia and the world

An agreement gives firms certainty after months of chaos from Donald Trump's tariff policy.

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Carney says Canada won't settle for a 'bad deal' on US tariffs

The Canadian prime minister said he was still negotiating in advance of a 1 August trade deadline set by Donald Trump.

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Erik Menendez taken to hospital with 'serious' condition, lawyer tells US media

It comes weeks before he and his brother are expected at a parole hearing, after decades in US prison.

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Hunter Biden lashes out at George Clooney over father's 2024 election exit

Joe Biden's son directs expletive-filled accusations at the Hollywood actor for his part in the former president quitting the campaign.

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Crackdown on Pakistan's illegal big cats after pet lion attack

BBC Pakistan correspondent Azadeh Moshiri joined wildlife officials on their raids.

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Bangladesh plane crash: 'I heard an explosion, saw fire'

A teacher describes the moment he saw a jet crash into the school campus in the capital, Dhaka.

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At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school

The air force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka.

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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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Victims' families decry report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash

The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors.

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Japan's ruling party set to lose majority, exit polls suggest

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.

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'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

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Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

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Buildings burn as another wave of Russian attacks hits Ukraine

At least three people are killed in the barrage, which the Ukrainian president says targeted 10 regions.

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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say.

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Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli.

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What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.

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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

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Several injured after Gaza church struck, patriarchate says

The Israeli military said it was aware of the reports that the Church of the Holy Family was hit by Israeli artillery shells.

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Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage

Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".

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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.

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Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.

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The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falcone's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

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US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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Twenty killed in crowd surge at Gaza aid site, GHF aid group says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 19 were trampled to death and one was stabbed at the site in the Khan Younis area.

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How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

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World's 'oldest' marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run

Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him.

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Clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria kill at least 30

The Syrian interior ministry sends forces to intervene in the fighting in the city of Suweida and surrounding area.

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First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth

The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission with Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours.

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Body of former Nigerian leader Buhari to be flown home for simple burial

Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.

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Russia's agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine

Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.

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South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

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Man, 25, dies in balcony fall at Malta hotel

Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday.

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'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

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Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes, Israeli official says

The US has insisted that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely 'obliterated' during strikes in June.

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Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel

Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats

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Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.

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US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants

The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.

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Red Bull sack team principal Horner

Christian Horner is sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.

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Bee attack leaves three in critical condition and dozens injured in France

Twenty-four people were stung when a swarm of bees attacked passersby in the town of Aurillac.

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Chef's food 'decoration' at Chinese pre-school poisons 233 children

The kindergarten students are being treated in hospital after eating food with inedible paint.

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Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The popular Athens attraction is shutting temporarily as highs of 42C are forecast for parts of the country.

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Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row

Cierra Ortega's parents say it's been a "painful" week after posts emerged featuring a racial slur.

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Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.

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Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala.

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Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Footballers and family lay flowers at funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva

Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday.

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US aid workers wounded, says Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Militants threw grenades at an aid centre in Khan Younis, the controversial relief organisation says.

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Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.

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Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

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Watch: French police wade in to slash migrant 'taxi-boat'

The BBC's Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children.

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Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.

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Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador prison

The 29-year-old is now detained in Tennessee after being returned to the US and is awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.

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US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports

The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have nation-wide implications.

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Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says

The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.

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'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero'

Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

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Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

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Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

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Danish women to face conscription by lottery

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.

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Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in job scam rescued in Nigeria

The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.

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