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A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women

Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the world’s largest experiments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N28mTot

How Australia found itself battling big tech over social media for children

Australia's policy is the culmination of years of pressure on tech companies over online safety, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMOioTs

Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say

The child was reportedly playing near her family's tent in Mawasi Rafah when she was shot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VxQpoyl

White South Africans divided on US refugee offer

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OmElRv5

Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says

Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J4bXmlA

Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXFzZKy

National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC

Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0Pe7yo

Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead

The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ClhNK8T

Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong Kong

Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DezE1R8

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?

The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rtP17Tm

Which countries are boycotting Eurovision and why?

Which countries are boycotting Eurovision and why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/bpc81Lz

Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mXfb8qY

South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers

Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0wbaxZ

Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party

Republican Matt Van Epps won, but his margin of victory was less than half of what it was just over a year ago for President Trump in the same district. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W3Fe4HD

Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lJLVHne

Putin meets Trump negotiators in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks

Kremlin officials described the five hours of negotiations as "productive". from BBC News https://ift.tt/au1Kxqd

Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests

Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CUvPNR6

What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?

Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with over 400 tonnes of cocaine, walks free after the pardon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyKxuPd

Australia's social media ban explained... in 60 seconds

Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - but will it actually work? Here's everything you need to know. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCoxwMQ

Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru

Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMQipvX

Three children among four killed in shooting at 'birthday party' in California

Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYH7l9q

Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia

The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ryDVILJ

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4nJo8vc

Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/waSzo4d

Ex-president's daughter resigns over allegations she duped South Africans to fight for Russia

Her resignation comes as a South African allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine recounts the horrors of war to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3TSeNaB

How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden?

BBC Verify looks into claims that the Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC entered the US unvetted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UQ2ox1

Video shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block

Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y45KrVb

General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPMwXe5

Watch: Car nearly hits first responders in Midwest blizzard conditions

Winter storm alerts and hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for parts of the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S38PwhI

Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bJXM5Nr

'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats

Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SWQ3abX

Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

The police deny little is being done to find the 250 pupils and accuses the school of not co-operating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFpYogy

Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot

The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZmDX3y

German 'hammer gang' trial for seven accused of extreme-left violence

The trial in Dresden comes shortly after the US designated the Antifa Ost group as a terrorist organisation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wo8V41C

Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hc9qWg8

Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MhwBbQ8

Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation

Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SGO5UrI

Rubio hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks

The top US diplomat says more work is needed to finalise a US-Ukraine deal that will then need Russia's agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uwKbxdT

Ukraine's Aonishiki becomes sumo champion in Japan

Aonishiki wins the November sumo tournament in Japan and becomes the first person from Ukraine to claim an elite-level sumo championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oibV56E

Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Epstein files feud

A falling out with the US president erupted amid her relentless calls to release documents on the late paedophile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3yqbwQ

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aOzNIyU

'A lot of fighting': Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit

A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U4Ar3To

US judge resigns after being disciplined for wearing Elvis wig in court

In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make "irrelevant" references to him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m8r1RJX

India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPsNWhr

BBC visits US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Israel

Soldiers from more than 20 countries, diplomats and aid workers are based at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC). from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdM8oPJ

'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30

Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1j6g9Lt

Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction

The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h95QOVs

Trial opens into North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rIc5QTp

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release

The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fMXjeY3

Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks

There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jYdbKog

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore

"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FOgJSW4

Jury in high-profile Australian trial visit beach where murder victim found

Rajwinder Singh denies stabbing the 24-year-old to death in October 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pwLUaG4

The oil pipeline feud testing Canada's global ambitions

The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada's unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ode3k8n

Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in city of Charlotte

Operation "Charlotte's Web" is part of Donald Trump’s attempt to deliver "the largest deportation programme" in US history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdY0F4E

The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sr1cPM7

Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/raBG98R

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GC9tp7e

The Aussie giving War & Peace a 'bogan' remake

Ander Louis has written a new version of Leo Tolstoy's classic Russian novel in Australian slang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bDyWGNk

Pakistan's army has always been influential - now its chief has new powers

Critics say the move, which entrenches the military's hold on power, paves the way toward autocracy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSgB1fu

At 16, I was experimented on by the CIA and now I'm suing

Lana Ponting is part of a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government for its alleged role in the MK-Ultra experiments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpoHcRF

Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within Israel

In October more than 260 settler attacks resulted in Palestinians casualties or property damage according to the UN. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e5urylX

Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwbCAn7

The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWnSP6U

What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump

In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rTct3V

Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says

India's government says it unequivocally condemns the "dastardly and cowardly act" that killed eight people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9T3PK6q

French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis

Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uk0dg4Q

Moment newly opened bridge partially collapses in China

Local authorities in the southwestern province of Sichuan say there are no reports of casualties following the collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iVUogLT

Ghana's Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa

They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpwXgS7

Ros Atkins on... the BBC resignations

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the resignations of BBC bosses - and how this crisis didn't come out of nowhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vuUHWeV

A jailed hacking kingpin reveals all about the gang that left a trail of destruction

One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oNRP942

British man dies after being shot during robbery in Ghana

A manhunt is under way for the 68-year-old's killer and other suspects who were at the scene in Tema. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wFupom

Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran

The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XIpLodl

Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan

The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l3gOdut

Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza

Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/25j7SyG

France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Iqk7CK

Louvre criticised for spending money on art instead of security in years before heist

Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8GMo7C

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ceahZXd

Democrats hit back and a winning message - four election night takeaways

It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z73UjDL

China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death

The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XBeE0Id

Key town faces 'multi-thousand' Russian force, top Ukraine commander admits

Oleksandr Syrskyi says special forces have been deployed but denies Russian reports Ukrainian troops are surrounded in Pokrovsk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TRZw0U6

Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule

Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pawuYnN

Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion

The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJSvIs8

Britons to be evacuated from Jamaica as UK sends Hurricane Melissa aid

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK's first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will depart late on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPVgTKN

Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry

Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step. from BBC News https://ift.tt/naD5prJ

US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says

Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B90gbxd

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

World leaders will soon gather for the annual UN meeting on how to tackle climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHWV7Ly

Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting

His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTZxbwM

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SsC6nA

Investigation after woman left behind by cruise ship dies on island

Crew of Coral Adventurer only realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing hours after they left Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LbfDUJo

Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of ceasefire violations

Hamas denies it was behind an attack on Israeli forces inside an area of Gaza under their control and condemns the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SsC6nA

Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N5WyfHq

Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town

Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6uiLVDp

Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/52epCSo

Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred

Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HUl3vCe

Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1e3MGHB

Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica

The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKeiZ1t

Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6A2Ggb

Hundreds of smartphones intensified India bus blaze - reports

The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCyYrSF

'I'm not done', Kamala Harris tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg

The former vice president made her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 - after losing to Donald Trump last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LaV9g56

Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win

The result, long clear from early tallies, was officially announced at Dublin Castle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RkaSCKt

Warships, fighter jets and the CIA - what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela?

President Trump says he wants to tackle the drugs trade but many believe he is trying to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJq7zD4

NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown

It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q54Dk1x

The decades-old exemption that lets Trump fast-track White House rebuild

The White House and several other buildings are exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bxLXz3g

US forces kill two in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific

This is the eighth US strike on alleged drug trafficking vessels near Latin America, the first on the Pacific side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJMQsC8

Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints

Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OP4r7Xk

Gaza ceasefire deal going better than expected, Vance says

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xifUu0A

Watch: Dozens of giant pumpkins hit the water for rowing race

The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gXuv32s

US strikes on Latin American 'drug boats': What do we know, and are they legal?

Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/es6OoCh

Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region

The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2735yp75ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics

Bolton argues his case is an example of "weaponisation" but legal experts say the charges are serious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/djq5BUn

Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals

The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJ1CT8I

US to repatriate survivors of strike on 'drug-carrying submarine', Trump says

The latest attack is at least the sixth US strike on ships in waters off Venezuela in recent weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3qFz684

'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjxL0gk

Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India

Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5avRV4

US governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas

Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjZPX6G

Airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for paperwork

The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/POIwvr1

Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p0AhVND

Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials

The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qCo3567

Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since fall of Assad

Syria's leader suggested he would continue to allow Russia access to its military bases in Syria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BkuFpjl

Cracked windscreen forces US defence secretary's plane to make unscheduled landing in UK

The Pentagon says Hegseth and other military leaders on board, who were travelling back from a Nato meeting, are safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FKIGoCZ

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHsL1E5

Israel identifies bodies of four dead hostages returned by Hamas

The first four deceased hostages to be returned are Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Daniel Peretz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ipG3SJt

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFTlJnm

'Indescribable happiness' as detainees return to Gaza

Israel says it has released 1,968 prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xG3aLYZ

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lWjzYTP

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YA30mMw

'She left trail of fairy dust': Tributes pour in for Diane Keaton

First Wives Club co-star Goldie Hawn says Diane Keaton left "memories beyond imagination" following her death aged 79. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gn2Hvu

No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast

With 18 people unaccounted for, the tragedy is "even more devastating than we thought", says a sheriff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vh2zJY3

Watch: North Korea shows off huge missile at military parade

Named the Hwasong-20, its size suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lb5Y0AL

Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wV7nAtD

Qatar to build air force facility in Idaho, US says

The facility in Idaho will be used to train Qatari pilots to fly F-15 fighter jets, the US defence secretary says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wivSJp3

Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages

"I can't quite believe this is actually happening, we've been waiting for so long," said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PrxeOmM

Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet

For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors from BBC News https://ift.tt/VyjIJdr

Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?

Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GkOJqTt

Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours

Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4r9nH5

What we know about the hostages still in Gaza

Two years after the 7 October attacks, dozens of hostages remain in Hamas captivity. BBC Verify has been examining what we know about them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mr9huBz

Five takeaways from Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate hearing

Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eWwu0yn

Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players' eligibility

The alleged forgery was done to comply with Fifa's 'grandfather rule' for foreign-born players. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZoYdynH

New Zealand pays Samoa millions after naval ship crash

HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank in Samoan waters a year ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVI0xmW

Exiled leader to return to Bangladesh for historic vote after uprising

Tarique Rahman, tipped to be the next PM, tells BBC Bangla he is planning to return to fight landmark elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lupaw8X

Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WVQ6dCl

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTqOnfJ

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

The conservative politician is set to be Japan's first female prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tPm0HqY

'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October

Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6qcOzkh

Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0HLmJY

Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested

The alleged head of the gang's armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RODFmxe

'Find common ground', tourists in Washington tell lawmakers amid shutdown

Several museums and landmarks, including the US Capitol and Washington Monument, have closed to visitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2w5F1e

Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France

The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7UtlSiy

Germany arrests suspected Hamas members over alleged attack plot

The three men are accused of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Germany, federal prosecutors says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/84HZLec

Watch: Jane Goodall tells BBC how she became interested in animals

The animal rights activist has died aged 91, after a pioneering career studying chimps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JBigbjp

Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4uBdCip

Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in Gaza

The deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3kzKA5

Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack

Officials have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman attacked a church and set it on fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2o8nirf

Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/D8uqNKa

The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VPR7yNK

US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCDXE5U

Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lzL8y3O

Swiss vote on electronic identity cards for second time

The proposal was revised after voters rejected the idea in 2021 amid concerns over data protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8jPWA3

Instagram vs reality: Bali is becoming a victim of its own success

Millions flock to Bali to Eat, Pray, Love. They also get crowds, traffic and the cacophony of construction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPn8oZG

The US navy killed 17 in deadly strikes. Now Venezuela is giving civilians guns

Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A5OTPnD

Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed - and searching for response

In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark's critical infrastructure has become vulnerable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ompQ1A7

New York office gunman had low-level CTE, medical examiner finds

Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July from BBC News https://ift.tt/EZDvSdp

Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud case

Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p64WRn2

From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1bYd34E

Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/erI1m0n

Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly from BBC News https://ift.tt/5sM0S2K

France formally recognises Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BUTLzHR

Copenhagen airport shut after drone sightings, police say

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST). from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ah7Ne1V

California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yg06smf

Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bsPyQA6

Republican senator says US TV regulator acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel

The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLHRxvS

British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release

Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMJf34c

How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Upbq5Rw

Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the US

The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power". from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2Jmczv

Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence

The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/51Qu4s9

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon

Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVW0YLX

Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison

Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0McSCi

'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9mk0KgL

Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/udjMFlh

'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x81XgG3

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/14EuzLd

Hermeto Pascoal, 'the wizard' of Brazilian music, dies at 89

Pascoal - famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music - wrote more than 2,000 instrumental pieces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/igB7548

Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7a3bJtR

Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says

He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1W6dC8N

'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist from BBC News https://ift.tt/wxCzico

Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T02z8vY

New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ki4GEjg

Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s1pZAkd

UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HCsiYoy

Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4xbYydm

Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KtVbJSA

Russian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says

The attack targeted the eastern village of Yarova, officials say, a few kilometres from the front line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ZlxPz3

Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WT7nIq5

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts

The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2NsZXw1

Argentine rights activist Rosa Roisinblit dies aged 106

A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rSvclJO

Teen gamer who 'performed miracles' becomes first millennial saint

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hrAld5M

Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world

s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon". from BBC News https://ift.tt/7APdyrk

Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid

US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aNixMHz

Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vu2SIPX

Google fined €2.95bn by EU for abusing advertising dominance

The Commission said competitors faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kxoJiOV

ICE raid on Hyundai plant in Georgia swept up workers on visitor visas

But one immigration lawyer in Atlanta says his clients were wrongly caught up in the raid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gl6B2tJ

Watch: Ex-VP Mike Pence says he has 'great concerns' over Trump's tariffs

In an interview with BBC Newsnight, the former vice-president to Donald Trump said he would like to see negotiations to lower the levies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/soWhGPC

Israel destroys dozens of buildings in Gaza City as new offensive intensifies

The images come as the Israeli military says it has established control over 40% of Gaza City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U6GLRzE

How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T5x2Mjf

'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre can stay open, appeals court rules

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis welcomes the ruling and declares the Everglades site "open for business". from BBC News https://ift.tt/7bEcfLv

'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rATWkM7

Search for painting looted by Nazis may have found more stolen art

The search of property in Argentina linked to the daughters of a fugitive Nazi may have unearthed more stolen artworks, say investigators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKVmsfw

Epstein accusers say they are compiling list of his associates

Victims of the disgraced financier give emotional accounts of abuse in a news conference on the steps of the US Capitol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQxoE0s

China's Xi steals the limelight in a defiant push against US-led world order

President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3DEOcQh

Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/awGqdIV

Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mn9yhEg

US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TAl0R7Z

Czech opposition leader hit in head with crutch during rally

Andrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVWeO1J

Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4FytQoq

Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia

Police say an officer injured their hand but no other injuries were reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jgTWmuh

Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot

India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1j3ater

How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption

Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt? from BBC News https://ift.tt/h95nxXe

Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot

India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1j3ater

Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America journalists

Termination notices have been issued to more than 500 employees of VOA and its parent agency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d74D6pb

Watch: The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far

Actor Julia Roberts makes her Venice Film Festival debut promoting her new movie After The Hunt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2NpP1n

What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding could look like

From dress(es) to secret plans, experts share their predictions for America's wedding of the century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHZxET5

Manhunt in Australian bush brings long-dismissed conspiracy theorists to the fore

Two officers were shot dead in a small, rural town, allegedly by a man with links to the "SovCit" movement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nV0OmFX

Madeleine McCann suspect to be released in less than three weeks

Christian Brückner is still dangerous, the German prosecutor leading the investigation into the toddler's disappearance tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8FvmaTh

'India put us on the boat like captives - then threw us in the sea'

Rohingya refugees tell the BBC they were flown from Delhi and forced into the sea off the coast of Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkJYO7F

Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico

The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PotIZO

BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uJdhmap

Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis

Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 other people injured following a shooting during Mass. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u8mlsDc

Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images

BBC investigation finds US victim's images are traded globally by an operator based in Indonesia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wReuhrO

How the double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital unfolded

BBC Verify analyses footage from the attack and its aftermath to piece together the timeline of events and what it reveals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXagJKE

UN demands justice over Israeli double strike on Gaza hospital

An initial Israeli military report says the attack targeted a "Hamas camera" and identified "gaps" for further investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pwv8asU

Bruce Willis' wife Emma says he is in great health but brain is failing

The Die Hard star's partner also says she hopes to advocate for fellow carers in her new book. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pNbte2y

Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vaJgpVQ

French helicopter crew survive crash into lake

The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0W5TPI

North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AyPMTNV

More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Btp72UJ

South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean troops crossing border

Pyongyang's state media call the shots a "deliberate provocation", as the South Korean leader begins visit to US and Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcSfl2F

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts creating lava fountain

Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, started spewing fresh lava on 22 August, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZd8ExY

Why India's Election Commission is facing a test of credibility

The polling monitor is facing heat over voter roll revision and allegations of vote theft, that it has denied. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olg1wG9

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6QqyMP

The 95-year-old Korean POW who wishes to return to the North to die

Ahn Hak-sop, whose wishes to return to North Korea before he dies, failed his attempt on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BzsxqA9

Texas approves new electoral map favouring Republicans

Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VBn2Lgq

Denmark scraps book tax to fight 'reading crisis'

The government hopes abolishing the sales tax will encourage more people to buy books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqbYrGc

Watch: JD Vance heckled meeting National Guard troops in Washington DC

Protesters shouted at Vance, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller as they entered DC's largest rail hub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n2JmsSk

Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NhmEZJS

Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel

Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9DuiLe

Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds

The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gGdj3xH

Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington

Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrSyebf

Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNoDmMA

Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNJmX4n

Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrGnTwo

One dead and several injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails

Local media report crash at railway crossing in southern Jutland involved lorry transporting farm waste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1qKUbpX

Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks

This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjZbnJF

'Our children are dying': Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r1GjyaY

'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LQsFMrW

Three Colombian soldiers killed in drone attack

Drones are being increasingly used by illegal armed groups to attack Colombia's security forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0bfsX5P

Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas

Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene from BBC News https://ift.tt/t9n6G1o

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wra4N1d

US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue

He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti's capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/biIKVE4

Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above

Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GtTDOE8

Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WvNdDJz

Zelensky could still attend Trump-Putin meeting, but rest of Europe is shut out

As things stand, there are no invites for the country being invaded, nor the continent it sits in, writes James Waterhouse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/awEVJ3f

China rams own warship while chasing Philippine vessel

The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship "unseaworthy", Manila said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d3ToHDw

Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and pledges crime crackdown

The president also takes control of the city's police force, as the mayor rejects his claims of a crime wave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4U5RVs

Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh

Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7EJKvW

Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine

Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, from BBC News https://ift.tt/TqhDVOj

Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine

Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, from BBC News https://ift.tt/TqhDVOj

Why Hiroshima and Nagasaki are safe to live in today

BBC science reporter Esme Stallard explains why the radiation from the 1945 atomic bombings is undetectable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XYw5qza

Mushroom murderer tried to kill husband with pasta, cookies and curry, court was told

One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NQa3XDL

Six dead in Kenya medical small plane crash, official says

The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L2csyvS

United Airlines passengers in US delayed after tech glitch halts flights

The company said late on Wednesday that its flights were no longer grounded, but that disruption was ongoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VOGkF17

Russian attacks on Ukraine double since Trump inauguration

Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now at their highest, despite Trump's promise to end the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnZMAwW

Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'

A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h6FpGBJ

How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress - and Trump's presidency

A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdGbKk5

Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage

Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y3k0ivl

Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NrvDd7B

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers from BBC News https://ift.tt/aD4Fpgw

Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H2my3qg

Leaders condemn videos of emaciated hostages as Red Cross calls for access

Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mH2IQwK

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJG9NOK

Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/adA0e5c

Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa

The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SWC4qE1

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQORGB0

More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods

Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call". from BBC News https://ift.tt/b39KtZR

Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0t18F5b

Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen

Ukraine's military says three people were killed as Russia posted video of what it said was the strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pe54uvS

What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HV5aUmj

Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2SXNWJ

Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says

The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QTDvNHV

Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods

At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uPix5a0

Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen goes onboard a plane dropping aid into Gaza

The BBC's international editor was on a Jordanian flight as it dropped supplies into Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7KvQ0x1

The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home

Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ApMoEFO

EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after "tough negotiations" in Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6d2laR

Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas

Critics say EU policy has given Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev a free hand during his crackdown on opponents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x15Fk4l

Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens

Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vnJpLq0

Israel to open Gaza humanitarian corridors as aid drops begin

IDF says it wants to improve humanitarian response in Gaza after days of pressure and growing reports of starvation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t3vCLIi

Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert

Authorities warn air quality is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many parts of New York state on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gCVqQpR

Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers

The vote could alter the balance of power in Taiwan, which has seen months of political deadlock. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U3IAeWJ

220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

The PM says recognition of a Palestinian state must be part of a "wider plan" to ensure peace in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YATtrI6

Watch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in awkward exchange

The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3AzfOIZ

The story behind the photograph of a starving Gaza baby

Photographer Ahmed al-Arini told BBC Newshour he had to catch his breath between each photograph. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rzKPgS

Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case

The verdict marks the end of the highly publicised case, in which the men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ylZ0o8N

Watch: 'Living is how I honour them' - Families address Idaho murderer

Relatives of Bryan Kohberger's victims delivered emotional impact statements before he was sentenced to life in prison for killing four students. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fk7uepJ

Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey

Forestry workers and rescuers were trapped by fire following a change in the wind direction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8DcNuQ

Ozzy Osbourne death: 'He was one of nature's good guys'

The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vFVLxt3

Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness'

The singer helped invent both heavy metal and the image of the wild rock star, before unlikely reality TV fame. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kQziByq

Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

The Intelligence and Security Committee says all documents related to the case should be provided for review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6YUAIt

US court orders new trial for man convicted of killing Etan Patz

The 1979 disappearance of the six-year-old boy rattled New York City and the nation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTiYkFR

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54

Warner drowned on Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica, US media reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WnNcoRk

WW2 veteran and TikTok star 'Papa' Jake Larson dies aged 102

Tributes are being paid to the American D-Day veteran and social media star. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wPhBYEm

Bedouins tell BBC they could return to fighting Druze in Syria

More than 1,000 people in Syria have been killed in recent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7K1J8Q

British woman dies after rafting incident in French Alps

The woman fell from her raft in Briancon and was later found on a riverbank in a serious condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMwNsHL

Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgcXSAw

Anti-immigrant rallies staged across Poland

Right-wing politicians claim Poland is being flooded by illegal migrants - but official data does not back their claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0R6QeDo

US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability. from BBC News https://ift.tt/muon9Ig

Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia

The offer comes amid renewed fighting and seeks to resume negotiations that were halted in early June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1MFZXK

Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong

A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFyZR3O

Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story

Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLCVON1

El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela

Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador will be exchanged for 10 Americans held in Caracas, according to officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GVL7Ags

Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?

The US president says it's better to make the fizzy drink with cane sugar, but why might that be? from BBC News https://ift.tt/kL3CBV7

Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ExepHuZ

Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m

It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dW4oFN

British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach

The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fDxq4vA

Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus

Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nLC1NHy

Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters

In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he said "stupid" Republicans fell for a hoax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sqJACkY

Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening

Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bJkxXap

Mike Waltz grilled over Signal leak at UN ambassador hearing

President Trump's former national security adviser was pressed on the inclusion of a journalist on a sensitive group chat discussing war plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xfjU9D

Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia

Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Bg3m5i

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4i57XQD

US tariff threat leaves Russia less rattled than relieved

The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PhTvxtH

Motorists rescued as new flash flood warnings hit Central Texas

The heavy rain has forced rescuers to halt search operations for victims of the deadly floods that occurred in the region just over a week ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6gHZLG

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/INwQ3Bm

Two women shot dead at Kentucky church

Investigators believe the suspect, who was shot dead by police, had a connection to individuals at the church. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fon7XSO

RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city

It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ezPKWxS

When an unsung Indian helped Austrian Jews escape the Nazis

Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe's darkest hour and bring them to India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PV9e3LH

Gaza hospital says 24 people killed near aid site as witnesses blame IDF

Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as people were trying to get food. The IDF says there were no known injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FxwmPh5

The mushroom killer was obsessed with true crime. Now true crime fans are obsessed with her

A jury found Erin Patterson guilty on all charges - but the frenzy of speculation has only intensified. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nzKAc8M

'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid

Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPVBpK7

The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings

BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their broken lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETRWlFg

BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches

The BBC's Theo Leggett explains that the two switches were moved which caused the crash from BBC News https://ift.tt/mTjc78e

Trump surveys damage in Texas as search continues for 160 missing

At least 120 were killed when flash flooding devastated areas in central Texas last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PzLyK8

'We're worried about our future': Srebrenica massacre's tensions still felt 30 years on

While communities in Sarajevo mark three decades since the massacre, denial of the genocide in on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFujRDg

Judge blocks Trump's birthright order after Supreme Court ruling

The White House vowed to fight the judge's ruling, which once again paused a priority for Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/smtoGnw

Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents

As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5gNkA68

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested

Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T3sFq27

Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns

India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k3osSPQ

Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite

President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6WBmdIV

The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic from BBC News https://ift.tt/mvJ0Dhn

From India to Britain and back: The cartoonist who fought censors with a smile

Abu Abraham’s sharp cartoons exposed power’s excesses during India’s 1975 Emergency crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FfeBWnK

Trump announces 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan

But Trump says US will start collecting the tariffs on 1 August - delaying his Liberation Day tariffs again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2Ma1k6

A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China

So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RbGCHdy

IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians

After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3TFNniw

BBC witnesses destruction after house ripped from foundations in Texas floods

At least 32 people have been killed, including 14 children, officials said, after flash floods hit Kerr County. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Auklw1S

Key suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia senator

Police say Élder Arteaga masterminded the attempt on the life of presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vC1RneI

Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHpXrU8

Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction

At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMvCETJ

Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years

The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9EKzM6j

Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey

Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hiev0ZO

Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians

The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ndlfvVp

Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters

The move follows a historian's report that said that keeping the names was unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZ9e7cM

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7imcUY

Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate

The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RvdlIHp

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine

A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NL5341d

Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90?

The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bXtKZ9i

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1DRhcit

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3MGjOWs

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRq4epO

A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UCR3eac

I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSCALaD

'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point? from BBC News https://ift.tt/6vUGTZX

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sHIwJ9O

GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ExnVeIF

Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say

The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZRW0hg

Watch: Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US

The American Meteor Society has described it as a bolide, a large and rare fireball that creates a sonic boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HEuUDwc

Iran carries out wave of arrests and executions in wake of Israel conflict

Iranian authorities have carried out arrests and executions of people suspected of links to Israeli intelligence agencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9YJeXDn

Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzZ6ufO

Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say

Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m8oLMC9

Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y6PoaDJ

'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uYjXSFp

Millions swelter as heatwave descends on North America

Experts warn that the soaring temperatures could aggravate the risk of heat-related illness, especially due to high humidity levels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i6QphMF

Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse

Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJU67yc

Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VaQoWr5

Florence's Uffizi criticises selfie-takers after portrait damaged

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rKetgd

'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ab6EwLg

Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?

The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later? from BBC News https://ift.tt/F0AvIy2

Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession". from BBC News https://ift.tt/38F6SpV

Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HYFw2De

BTS is back - but the K-pop superstars are returning to a changed industry

While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2G6dD79

Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCWJPVU

US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrDKqiy

Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewjOLiu

South Africa's firebrand politician banned from entering UK

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mk1MdNA

Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fpPwdOr

Devastating crash threatens Air India's ambitious turnaround

The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout from BBC News https://ift.tt/c6N1W8b

Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say

Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a potential threat, but that it was unaware of injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RyCKz61

Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLy2jAG

Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eji60or

Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7

The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lOcWPGv

'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YIrwzPx

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUO2gWe

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bdNZjzI

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epLmK56

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/qOITQjG

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TCQJuym

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f9rUdE5

The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GhQVjSy

What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8RiGVJQ

Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DqE47Fa

Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded

London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gj9XBvt

What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?

Experts told the BBC that a flap issue, engine failure or a bird strike are among the possible causes of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zla5RnK

How Trump's immigration raids sparked protests and unrest

The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PbYjyaq

French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JmsFoGD

Bolsonaro denies involvement in alleged coup plot

The former president is standing trial, accused of plotting to overthrow current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nS2Kcew

At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAaxw3E

Watch: At the scene of Austria's worst shooting in modern history

The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0bsTWq7

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security? from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRdorvj

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Vfbhtp

'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aRID3pn

BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K5UlrZY

Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nB7YThl

How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tw8Og04

Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oiTAeQ0

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFiR0Jg

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jup4TCx

How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2E1YtCH

India leads in remittances - but Trump's tax could deal a blow

Trump's proposed 3.5% tax on remittances by foreign workers could seriously impact top recipient India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0TjeHB

Nato chief is determined to give Trump a win with 5% defence spending plan

Some may ask if Mark Rutte's proposal to deter Russian aggression has at least a little to do with appeasing the US president, writes Jonathan Beale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqdMNOh

Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S6B8FoP

Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?

Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pcGLj3M

Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nip6I32

Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMrq16H

The Today Debate: Israel-Gaza - are we witnessing war crimes?

The BBC’s Anna Foster hosts a debate to discuss whether there have been war crimes in Israel and Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cfvbTLe

Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKOHLtG

Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75MklB3

UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hV8vxtw

How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ciaeT5P

Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jelTh8V

Polish presidential election too close to call, exit poll suggests

Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski claims early victory but his winning margin is well within margin of error, exit poll suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXPBj3e

Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G6rsnST

Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

The ruling means 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela are at risk of being deported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IpvyN2M

MAS*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87

Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5fI3RJL

Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge

The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFNImj1

French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98

Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUIjpkb

World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC

The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mPxdbi

Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court

The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VWOSDQm

Security breaks down in Gaza as desperate people search for food

Scenes of chaos and looting in parts of Gaza persist as food shortages continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSJpnhI

Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts

Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJsyVbP

Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce

The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zi0XYsN

Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/atwo4R5

Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates

The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eight other inmates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sfktWjL

Russian advance in Ukraine's north east may be attempt to create 'buffer zone'

The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSmkZ2O

Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UrVIoP

A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election

The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rFQJtC

Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NwjvGIB

Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home

Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fMe9WZ0

'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDSih5Z

Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMcFhyQ

US arrests man for allegedly trying to firebomb embassy in Israel

Officials say a 28-year-old with US citizenship had Molotov cocktails in his backpack and called for "death to America". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQIRtKF

Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H1frRU2

Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wruY6Rc

Watch: Suspected sabotage causes Cannes power cut 'meltdown'

The prestigious film festival was disrupted, about 160,000 homes were without power and businesses were left without power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QEoe8UW

Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gxOQtTd

Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gkWPQA4

'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students

The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7u8EUI

A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFwk2an

Watch: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border

The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ErLN23

Judge says US deportations to South Sudan violate court order

The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGIlCRt

Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day

Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza from BBC News https://ift.tt/m9BR0DO

Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel

The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zXYagH

Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sEOov8Y

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kSqUaEo

US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uoikQJV

Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?

A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bIvcpWZ

Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport

The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0jUxGCO

Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll

Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/edIwSib

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gi2dPOW

US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dmEM1Go

Four days that took India and Pakistan to the brink

The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3oEp46k

Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hncJ0wl

Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland

Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total. from BBC News https://ift.tt/byHNCha

Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit

Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zh2M6YQ

Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Apn5gw0

Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T1OANHD

Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wHrjtxv

US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks

Marco Rubio says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/El8Gjce

Seventeen arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse

The State Audit Office tower in Bangkok collapsed after an earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TAWRIfG

'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lys3Cpf

Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yEe1SPH

'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EArdXxG

What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JpBEeN

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gWCuHFw

BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank

Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank from BBC News https://ift.tt/oAZgjxX

Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

It comes as a senior Palestinian official confirms direct talks between Hamas and the US in Qatar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qcwiUfF

White House, Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One

Qatar said a deal for "temporary use" of the plane was under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PiCWTV

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6MWQk8

India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal

Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aHxYyTq

Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/on4DYUM

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOphmDA

Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

Her arrest follows the White House's crackdown on what it has classified as antisemitism on US campuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCPoSYB

Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z5xmhb4

India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role

India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evhIZbU