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".

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First war-injured Gazan child arrives in UK for treatment

Majid, 15, was almost killed by an Israeli tank shell last February. He has finally arrived in the UK for reconstructive surgery.

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Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says

On Tuesday, UN-backed global food security experts warned the worst-case scenario of famine is "currently playing out" in Gaza.

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Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off

A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.

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More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics

Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

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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.

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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.

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US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law

Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.

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Israeli rights groups accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza

Israel's government rejects the allegations in the separate reports by B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel.

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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.

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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.

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Several reported killed in German train derailment

German media report deaths and injuries in crash near Stuttgart, south-west Germany.

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Jordan and UAE drop aid in Gaza as Israel begins 'tactical pause'

Israel's concession to aid come as it faces growing international pressure to alleviate mass starvation in Gaza.

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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.

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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.

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Trump calls on Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting

As he golfs in Scotland, the US president talks to the Thai and Cambodia leaders about stopping fighting.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Watch: Protesters pack Tel Aviv square to demand Gaza ceasefire

Demonstrators urged Isreal's leaders to end the war and bring back the hostages.

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France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron says the announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in New York.

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Blood, sweat and tears: Look back at the highs and lows of Hulk Hogan

The all-American hero of wrestling also had a Hollywood career and was one of Donald Trump's biggest fans.

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One in five children in Gaza is malnourished, UN aid agency says

The UN agency for Palestinians says it has thousands of truckloads of supplies near Gaza which it wants to deliver.

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'I can barely do one story. I just feel dizzy' - BBC's Gaza freelance journalists tell of struggle for food

Three freelance journalists working for the BBC in Gaza are facing the same dire circumstances as those they are covering.

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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.

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Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey

Forestry workers and rescuers were trapped by fire following a change in the wind direction.

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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.

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Jeremy Bowen: Israel's allies see evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounting up

The Middle East has been transformed since 7 October, and almost two years on, the conflict in Gaza is at another inflection point.

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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.

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

Warner drowned on Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica, US media reports.

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Watch: At the final checkpoint before the 'dangerous' road to Suweida city

Government forces say it is too dangerous for journalists and aid trucks to enter Suweida city.

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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.

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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.

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One person killed and two missing after six swept over Oregon waterfall

Dillon Falls, near the city of Bend, has a 15-foot (4.5-metre) drop that turns into "churning rapids".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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Colombian gold miners rescued after about 18 hours trapped underground

Eighteen miners are in good health after a 12-hour-long rescue operation, Colombia's National Mining Agency says.

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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.

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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.

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Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls

The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.

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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.

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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.

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'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes

From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.

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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.

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Air quality alerts issued in Canada and US as wildfires continue to burn

Wildfire smoke degrades air quality in swaths of Ontario, with Toronto ranking among the worst in the world on Monday.

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Emmys 2025: Severance and The Penguin scoop top nominations

See which shows and actors are up for the TV industry's most prestigious awards in Los Angeles.

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Trump 'not encouraging killing' by asking Ukraine about Russia strikes, White House says

Trump asked Ukraine's Zelensky if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.

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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.

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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

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MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

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Texas camp buildings were removed from map showing flood risks, US media reports

The camp where 27 girls died successfully challenged initial risk designations by US regulators, according to reports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Russians tell the BBC how they think the Ukraine war will end

Russian victory is a key message at the 'Patriotic Festival' a few miles outside Moscow.

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Watch: Moment child gets stuck inside a claw machine

The child was rescued unharmed from the toy crane game in the US state of Ohio by first responders.

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'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.

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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.

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Semenya's right to a fair hearing violated - ECHR

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics' sex eligibility rules.

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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.

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Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa

The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.

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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.

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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.

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Trump accuses Brazil of 'witch hunt' against Bolsonaro

The former Brazilian president is on trial for his role in an alleged attempted coup, which he denies.

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Watch: Moment pet lion pounces on woman in street

CCTV footage shows the moment a lion leaps over a concrete wall before attacking a woman.

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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.

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A girls' summer camp cut short by deadly disaster

Camp Mystic, where young girls were having the "time of their life" just days ago, is now the site of one of the deadliest disasters.

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Domino's restaurant explodes after car crashes into building

The explosion happened after a car veered off the road and hit the building in the US state of Utah, the local fire agency says.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Trump's 'Shylock' comment draws outcry from Jewish groups

Trump described some bankers as "Shylocks" at a rally. He said later he did not realise it was offensive.

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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.

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Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas

Others are missing following "catastrophic flooding" in several areas, authorities say.

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Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.

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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.

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Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters

The move follows a historian's report that said that keeping the names was unconstitutional.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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'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.

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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.

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Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts

Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

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