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.

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'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult

Carolyne Odour's two young sons went missing with their father - a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie.

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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.

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Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine

The North Korean leader met the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

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What happens next after Trump tariffs ruled illegal?

A US appeals court has ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal - so what happens now?

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Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters

The fast food chain is reassessing its use of the tech after a number of errors were shared widely online.

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Irish missionary Gena Heraty released after Haiti kidnapping

Gena Heraty's family thanks those who "worked tirelessly" to secure her safe return.

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How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM's career - and the Shinawatra dynasty

Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.

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New footage shows Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times

New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported.

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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.

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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.

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Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin

The leaders of North Korea and Russia will attend China's military parade next week - a win for Xi.

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First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US

The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo.

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'Punk rock' dinosaur with metre-long spikes discovered

The animal has come as a surprise to experts, who now have to rethink how these armoured dinosaurs evolved

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Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI

The Raine family alleges ChatGPT "actively helped" their 16-year-old son take his own life.

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Thousands evacuated as 'exceptionally high' flooding devastates parts of Pakistan's Punjab

Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after authorities warned of flooding from three rivers.

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'I thought it was the end of my life': Inside Israel's attack on Iran's Evin Prison

In an exclusive interview with BBC Persian, a prisoner describes what happened when Israeli missiles tore through Iran's most notorious jail.

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Cook to sue Trump over order to fire her from Federal Reserve

The central bank governor says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the Fed.

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US House committee requests Epstein 'birthday book' from his estate

A panel investigating the disgraced late financier's crimes has subpoenaed an alleged file with notes from associates.

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French helicopter crew survive crash into lake

The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash.

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Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week.

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Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike

For decades, many flight attendants in North America weren’t paid for ground work. The Air Canada strike marks a shift.

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WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace

Workers, employers and governments need to adapt to a more extreme climate, the organisation says.

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Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery

German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.

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If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?

Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.

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Watch final trip for church on wheels as it moves to new home

It took two days to move the church in Sweden's Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.

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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel

Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state.

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Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington

Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.

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Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki

Eemeli Peltonen's sudden death shocks Finland, with politicians on all sides expressing their sadness.

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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.

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Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington

Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.

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'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'

The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.

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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?

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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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

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Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit

European leaders are urging Trump to keep Ukraine and Europe's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.

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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.

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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.

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Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above

Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries.

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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.

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Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC

Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back.

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India's immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike

An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants.

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Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France

Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country.

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Watch: Trump announces deployment of National Guard in Washington DC

The US military is preparing to activate troops as part of Trump's crackdown on street crime.

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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.

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Watch: Palestinian and Israeli representatives address UN meeting

Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the UN, and Jonathan Miller, Deputy Permanent Representative for Israel to the UN, address a UN Security Council meeting.

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Three swimmers killed by sea mines in Odesa, Ukrainian media report

A local official confirmed the three had been killed by "explosive devices", at beaches where recreational swimming is banned.

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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,

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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,

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US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled.

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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.

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Payout for mother wrongfully jailed over babies' deaths 'inadequate' - lawyer

Kathleen Folbigg was freed in 2023 after a review found there was reasonable doubt she killed her babies.

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Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?

The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.

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Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily

The project, which has been started before, still needs to cross several hurdles before building can start.

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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.

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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.

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Danish zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators

Aalborg Zoo says the unique scheme is aimed at mimicking what its predators would eat in the wild.

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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.

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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

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Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

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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.

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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.

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Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.

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Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel

Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.

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