UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

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Families leave Jenin camp in Israel West Bank push

Civilians trickle out of Jenin refugee camp, sealed off for almost four days by an Israeli operation.

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Russia pushes on key Ukraine city while Kyiv's Kursk incursion slows

Russia is poised to assault Pokrovsk, a crucial supply and reinforcement hub for Ukraine's frontline troops.

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Norway's Princess Märtha Louise weds American shaman

The Norwegian princess has tied the knot with Durek Verrett in a union that has divided the public.

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Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.

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Harris unscathed after walking careful line in first interview

There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate.

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Girl, 14, killed as Russian strike hits Kharkiv playground

The strikes, which left at least five other dead, also hit a 12-storey building in the eastern city.

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New Zealand's Māori king dies

The king died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery.

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Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft.

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Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

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Norway princess and US shaman's wedding begins after years of 'turmoil'

Norwegian Princess Martha Louise is set to wed Durek Verrett in a three-day ceremony among the fjords.

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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.

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Self-proclaimed healer found with 24 human skulls in Uganda

Police tell the BBC he may have been using them for human sacrifice and could face life in prison.

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UN says Gaza aid operations continuing after staff forced to evacuate

The UN paused deliveries on Monday after an Israeli evacuation order affected premises in Deir al-Balah.

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

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Watch: Lightning strikes and a rainbow forms during Minnesota storm

Lightning flickered through the orange skies at the same time as a rainbow, after a summer storm.

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Ikea trials resale website to rival eBay and Gumtree

Ikea Preowned launches in Oslo and Madrid, with a global rollout expected by the end of the year.

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UN says Gaza aid operation paused due to evacuation orders

An official says staff cannot operate in central areas because of relocations and safety concerns.

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'Very serious' mosquito virus prompts US towns to close parks

The potentially lethal virus triggers ten towns in Massachusetts to restrict outdoor activity and close parks.

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'ABC is a disgrace' - Trump on the looming debate

During a campaign stop in Virginia, Donald Trump spoke about the anticipated debate occurring on ABC,

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.

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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records

Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia.

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Paralympic torch heads to Paris via Channel Tunnel

The torch began its journey at Stoke Mandeville, where the Paralympic movement started.

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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

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Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.

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SpaceX will return stranded astronauts next year

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore took off on what was planned to be an eight-day mission but will now spend around eight months in orbit.

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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights

Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads.

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TikTok blamed for hit to Iceland cucumber supply

One supermarket says demand has more than doubled, after viral videos promote unique recipes.

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Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.

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Nine migrants drown in river on Serbia and Bosnia border

Rescue teams from both countries are searching for several people still unaccounted for.

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Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC

What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Ancient ocean of magma found on Moon south pole

The findings are from India's historic Chandrayaan-3 mission that landed on the Moon's south pole.

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No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

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Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

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What might have caused Sicily yacht to sink

As the rescue operation continues off the Italian coast, questions remain as to why the superyacht sank.

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Russian forces claim another town captured in east Ukraine

Ukraine does not confirm the loss of Niu-York, saying Russian forces are attacking near the town.

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.

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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

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'For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea' - Sicily yacht survivor

Charlotte Golunski used all her strength to hold her baby above the surface of the water after the Bayesian yacht sank.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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Libya's central bank halts operations after director kidnapped

The central bank says operations will not resume until their employee is returned.

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Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.

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US Republican George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case - reports

The Republican, who was expelled from the US Congress, faces multiple charges alleging fraud and misuse of campaign funds.

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No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane

Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader.

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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Gaza ceasefire mediators in bid to ‘narrow gaps’

The US, Qatar and Egypt say talks will resume in Cairo next week with the aim of agreeing a deal.

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Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?

Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission.

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Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online

The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics

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Ukraine sets up military office inside Russia

The office has been created "on the territories controlled by Ukraine", says its top military chief.

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Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

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US man held in Moscow for attacking police - local media

A criminal case has been opened against the man, who could face up to five years in prison.

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Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

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Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles

The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels.

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Ukraine’s incursion: Where does it go from here?

Kyiv needs to decide whether to keep its forces in Russia to exert maximum pressure on Moscow or withdraw now.

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Emotional Miley Cyrus accepts Disney Legend award

The singer thanked fans as she became the youngest ever star to reach Disney Legend status.

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Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

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USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold

The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.

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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'

Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles.

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Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

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Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says.

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Iconic banyan tree showing signs of life after Maui wildfire

The tree, which was shipped from India as a gift, is once again sprouting due to the efforts of arborists.

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San Diego debuts first giant pandas from China in decades

Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are the first giant pandas in 21 years to enter the US from China.

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Hunter Biden allegedly paid in Romanian 'influence' plot

The president's son is charged with evading taxes while spending millions on a lavish lifestyle.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader

Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

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Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat

The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat

Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Gaza to get 1.2m polio vaccines amid outbreak fears

The agency's chief called for a ceasefire and "total freedom of movement" so the vaccine programme can be rolled out.

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Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.

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'He offers so much': Democrat voters on Walz

The BBC spoke to Democratic voters about Kamala Harris's choice of running-mate.

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US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.

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Somali police seize hundreds of veils amid security fears

Security forces in Somalia's Jubaland state are waging a "fight" against the niqab, a police boss says.

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'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out

Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week

Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.

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‘Marchand-mania’ inspires French unity – but for how long?

The French swimmer's medals have helped distract the nation from its political crisis, Parisians say.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.

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US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'

The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.”

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Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine in Crimea

Ukraine's military said it destroyed the Rostov-on-Don attack submarine in a missiles attack on Friday.

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Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.

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Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap

The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane.

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Russia TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

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‘Their brutal ordeal is over’ - Biden on prisoner swap

The US president thanked his allies, who he says played a key role in the prisoner exchange.

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