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Governor Brad Little says "multiple heroic firefighters" were attacked while responding to a fire.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

Nearly 12 million estimated to lose health coverage under Trump budget bill

The spending plan could also add nearly $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to non-partisan analysis.

China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica

"Every word I once wrote has come back to haunt me," posted a writer who says she was arrested for "obscene" work.

Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more

Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.

'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city

Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.

Senate Republicans advance Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' but final vote hangs in balance

Senate leadership twisted arms for an initial vote on the spending plan, which still needs final approval.

Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade

President Aleksandar Vucic - populist and close to Russia - has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot.

Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban

A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.

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.

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.

'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?

How Indian chef defied odds to win food Oscar and take Tamil cuisine global

Chef Vijay Kumar’s 2025 James Beard win marks a quiet revolution, spotlighting south Indian cuisine globally.

Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?

US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.

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.

Top court ruling expands Trump's power - and he intends to use it

It handed a significant victory to Donald Trump - and future American presidents.

Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump's orders in birthright citizenship case

Because of the ruling to limit injunctions, Trump's birthright citizenship order will be able to take effect, 30 days after the courts opinion was filed, the court said.

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.

Mission Impossible theme composer, Lalo Schifrin, dies at 93

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The Grammy Award-winning musician is remembered for a career spanning 60 years with more than 100 scores to his name.

Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

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The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

Crush kills 29 pupils taking exams after blast in Central Africa

The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams.

Three Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack on West Bank village

Israel's military says its forces returned fire after being shot at by Palestinians, but the Palestinian foreign ministry blames settlers for the deaths.

Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial

The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference.

Astronaut to become first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian on ISS when the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory.

Ecuador's most wanted drug lord captured in 'underground bunker'

The leader of Los Choneros gang, Adolfo Macías Villamar, had been on the run for 17 months.

Iran's nuclear programme is damaged but is it destroyed?

Fordo probably is probably the most spied on place on the planet - and work to understand what is happening there is set to intensify further.

Trump pushes back after leaked report suggests Iran strikes had limited impact

The US president says the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities while speaking at a Nato summit.

Watch: Firefighters rescue girl trapped in drain for seven hours

Rescue workers found the girl unharmed in the drain, after flooding stuck the area.

Nato set to agree big spike in defence spending at 'historic summit'

Nato leaders are meeting in The Hague to decide on ramping up defence spending to 5% of their countries' economic output.

Eurostar passengers face severe delays and cancellations after cable theft

Passengers are being told to cancel or postpone their trips, following two track deaths and the theft of copper cables.

Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

Colombian army frees 57 soldiers held captive by locals

Fifty-seven soldiers had been seized over the weekend and held captive in the restive Cauca region.

Germany vows to pay its 'fair share' on defence as Nato prepares for summit

The German chancellor says Nato leaders will aim to ensure peace in Europe for generations to come.

German court lifts ban on far-right magazine

Judges said that while the magazine published anti-constitutional content, it did not justify a ban.

US marine jailed for seven years for sexual assault in Japan

Jamel Clayton was given seven years, with a judge describing the physical attack as "vicious".

Trump uses expletive in warning to Iran and Israel

The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.

What we know about the Iran-Israel ceasefire

Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".

Children killed in 'appalling' Sudan hospital attack - WHO head

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".

'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike

At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.

'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand ad wins top prize

The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.

Uffizi gallery portrait allegedly damaged by visitor taking selfie

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

Police officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.

Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano

Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater.

Scottish wingsuit flyer dies during Swiss Alps jump

British champion Liam Byrne, 24, had said he knew from a young age he wanted to "fly like a bird".

Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routes

Iran's judiciary says the attack damaged parts of Evin, a notorious facility which holds many political prisoners.

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

'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.

Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran

It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place.

Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia's Kursk, commander says

Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky disputed Russian claims that Ukraine had been pushed out of Kursk.

Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil says Trump administration has failed

He tells the BBC the Trump administration was trying to suppress Pro-Palestinian voices.

Belarus opposition leader's husband freed from prison

Sergei Tikhanovsky had planned to challenge Alexander Lukashenko in the 2020 election, but was detained before the vote.

Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily

The cause of the sinking, which killed seven of the 22 people on board, is still under investigation.

At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board.

Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

Niger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm

The company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.

US court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA

Trump deployed the troops in response to protests in the city, despite objections from city officials and California's governor.

Israeli military kills 23 Palestinians near aid site in Gaza, witnesses and medics say

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed in this way since late May.

Funeral of Zambian ex-president in doubt as national mourning cancelled

President Hichilema says Zambia cannot mourn indefinitely as a row with his predecessor's family escalates.

US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.

Girl dies in food poisoning outbreak in northern France

Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials scramble to find the root of the outbreak.

Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible".

Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead

It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.

At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics

It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

Armenia's PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row

The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Israel called the attack "criminal", while Iran said it had targeted a site nearby and not the hospital itself.

Hurricane Erick 'extremely dangerous' as it nears Mexico

The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.

After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on

A cruise missile slammed into an ordinary residential block early on Tuesday, likely travelling at about 500mph.

'What should we do?' Seeking clarity in Tehran as Israeli jets fly overhead

BBC Persian's Kasra Naji says his sister is among those who want to know where the conflict with Israel is leading.

Lone survivor of Air India crash lays to rest brother who didn't make it

A visibly upset Ramesh was overcome with grief carrying his brother's coffin to the crematorium.

Trump considers joining Israel on Iran strikes as IDF targets nuclear sites

US strikes could involve using superior weaponry to hit an underground nuclear site, sources say.

Lawyer who defended drug lord 'El Chapo' elected as judge

Silvia Delgado was one of the most controversial candidates to run in Mexico's judicial election.

Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured.

Why the death of a blogger has put Kenya's police on trial

His widow tells the BBC his last words from a police station in Nairobi were: "I'll see you soon."

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.

Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC.

'I want to get home': Thousands of Britons trapped in Israel as conflict with Iran rages

Since the conflict with Iran broke out, Israel's airspace has been closed and all flights suspended

The teen who filmed the Air India crash video the world saw

Aryan Asari just wanted to film planes flying in the sky - but he ended up capturing one of the country's biggest air crashes.

Colombian senator in 'extremely critical condition' after being shot

The presidential hopeful was badly injured in a targeted attack on 7 June.

Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites.

No further damage seen at Iran nuclear sites, global watchdog says

The IAEA says radiation levels outside the Natanz and Isfahan facilities remain normal following Friday's Israeli strikes.

Gunmen storm Mexican village hall and shoot dead mayor

The mayor is the latest local official to be killed in an area of Mexico where organised crime holds sway.

Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.

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.

Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

'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.

Manhunt in Minnesota lawmaker attacks widens to nearby state

Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.

Wait for bodies deepens pain of families after Air India crash

Officials said on Saturday that 11 victims had been identified so far based on their DNA samples.

Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel

Israel and Iran have continued to attack each other throughout the night

Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270

Dr Dhaval Gameti said 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of Thursday's plane crash in Ahmedabad.

Ex-Syrian commander claims missing US journalist Austin Tice was executed

Major General Bassam Al Hassan claims former Syrian President Assad ordered Austin Tice's execution.

'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.

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran.

Homes of two Minnesota state lawmakers targeted in shootings

Governor Tim Walz says "targeted shootings" took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park near Minneapolis.

'A long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'

'A long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'

Israel-Iran strikes: What are the worst-case scenarios?

The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands.

Watch: Israel strikes targets across Iran as leaders vow to fight

Israel's prime minister said Iran's nuclear capability posed a "clear and present danger", while Iran's president promised a "powerful" response.

'My kids are the reason I'm alive': Backstage with Shakira

Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is "painful" as she talks to the BBC in Miami.

Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

Analysis: Why has Israel chosen to attack Iran now?

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran.

Watch: Footage shows explosions and buildings ablaze in Tehran, Iran

Israel says it has carried out strikes on Iran's nuclear programme, with blasts and fires seen in Tehran.

Watch: Fountains of molten lava arc into the air as Kilauea erupts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024.

Watch: Large fire breaks out at motorcycle parking lot in China

Footage shows flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky, as bystanders watch the blaze erupt in southwest China.

Starvation alert as children fill Kenya refugee ward after US aid cuts

A UN official warns that hundreds of thousands in the sprawling camp are "slowly starving".

Brian Wilson: iconic images of a Beach Boy's life

The legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys has died aged 82, his family said.

Video shows crowd of Palestinians climbing fence and rushing to aid site

BBC Verify has geolocated the video to a GHF distribution site, west of Rafah. It is said to have been filmed on Tuesday.

'I made the sign of victory for Siwar': Mother's relief as malnourished Gaza baby evacuated to Jordan

The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family

New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree

The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.

What we know about Austria school shooting

It is not yet known why a 21-year-old Austrian man committed a shooting that left 10 people dead.

LA police enforce curfew as Trump vows to 'liberate' city

Police in the city say they have made mass arrests, as a war of words between the president and California's governor ramps up.

Search resumes for schoolchildren swept away by South Africa floods

Three children were rescued on Tuesday reportedly found clinging to trees after their bus was swept away.

Elon Musk says he regrets some posts he made about Donald Trump

The billionaire says his posts went "too far".

Polish PM Donald Tusk prepares for confidence vote

Tusk called for a vote of confidence after his political camp narrowly lost the presidential election.

BBC Verify examines tunnels footage after IDF says Hamas leader body found

The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence.

Watch: 'It's important' - LA protesters on why they're taking to the streets

Demonstrations have continued in other major US cities, including Chicago, where protesters clashed with police on Tuesday.

US-China talks end with plan for Trump and Xi to approve

The US Commerce Secretary said the deal should result in some restrictions being resolved.

Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

Newsom says Trump 'deranged' as thousands more troops sent to LA

Protests against immigration raids by the Trump administration spring up in at least nine other US cities.

At least nine dead in Austria school shooting

Police say the gunman is among the dead, but is not clear if he was a current or former student at the school.

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.

Sly Stone: A funky life - in pictures

The singer and front man of Sly and the Family Stone was known for his big style and even bigger hair.

One dead in strike on Odesa maternity ward, officials say

Almost all of the Eastern half of the country is under air raid alerts, the official raid map shows.

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?

RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee

The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was 'plagued' with conflicts of interest.

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.

How the LA clashes unfolded... in 60 seconds

National Guard units deployed by US President Donald Trump join other security forces to keep order.

How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store

Claims that day labourers were being detained spark violent protests in a city on edge over the president's immigration crackdown.

How the LA clashes unfolded... in 60 seconds

Watch: How the LA clashes unfolded in 60 seconds

Activists say Israeli troops have boarded aid ship

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, which is trying to reach Gaza.

The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament.

'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.

Gaza health workers say four killed by Israeli gunfire near aid centre

It is the latest deadly incident to occur near aid distribution points set up by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

National Guard to deploy after clashes in LA

They city sees a second day of clashes over raids by federal agents on undocumented migrants.

Italian citizenship referendum polarises country

People are voting on whether to cut from 10 to five years the time required to apply for citizenship.

An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

Trump-Musk row fuels 'biggest crisis ever' at Nasa

The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.

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.

Families of Ukraine's missing fear peace will not bring them home

Authorities say nearly 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are still being held in Russian prisons.

'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody.

Watch: Did Trump win the re-election because of Musk?

The BBC’s Nomia Iqbal speaks to voters in Philadelphia, where the tech billionaire campaigned for the president and even gave away a few $1m cheques.

Diddy's ex-girlfriend testifies about pressure to participate in 'hotel nights'

"Jane" testified about her "love contract" with Sean "Diddy" Combs and feeling pressure to continue with the sexual encounters.

Boy fell to death after slip at Cliffs of Moher - inquest

At the coroner's court in County Clare, a French tourist describes seeing the 12-year-old boy from China fall over the edge.

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.

US brings man mistakenly deported to El Salvador back to face charges

Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.

On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains.

Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation

At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say.

Australian mushroom lunch cook tells trial meal was 'special'

Erin Patterson denies intentionally putting toxic fungi into a home-cooked meal to kill her relatives.

Bouncy castle operator cleared in tragedy that killed six

A court ruled the incident was "due to an unprecedented weather system".

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.

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.

Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up

A knock-down fight between world's the richest person and the most powerful politician is playing out in public view.

Israel launches strikes on southern Beirut

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

New Zealand PM 'shock' as staff member accused of secretly recording women

PM Christopher Luxon says he has "zero tolerance" for women being made to feel unsafe after allegations emerged.

Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.

Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage

On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She claimed that the BBC took down a story after reviewing footage. The BBC has said the claim is completely wrong and that it stands by its journalism. Ros Atkins from BBC Verify takes a look at the facts.

What we know about Trump's latest travel ban

President Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries.

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.

US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

The US ambassador to the UN said the resolution failed to call on Hamas to disarm and leave the Gaza Strip.

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.

At least 10 die in crush at India cricket stadium

Supporters of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru had gathered to celebrate their team's IPL victory.

Act now to save lives in Gaza, ICRC head urges world leaders

Mirjana Spoljaric has appealed to world leaders to intervene in the conflict in Gaza.

Boulder attack renews safety concerns for US Jewish communities

A recent spate of attacks targeting Jewish people and institutions has led to calls for heightened security

South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

US steel and aluminium tariffs doubled to 50%

Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.

Oreo maker sues Aldi over 'copycat' packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.

IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are 'combat zones' as sites close for day

Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.

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