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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Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

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Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

Mark Carney says the move depends on Palestinian democratic reforms and elections without Hamas.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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The last custodian: A Kashmiri artisan's battle to save a musical legacy

Ghulam Mohammed Zaz fears for the future of the hand-made santoor as there are no takers for the dying artform.

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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.

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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.

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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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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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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'They shot patients in beds' – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital

The BBC visits Suweida's National Hospital where staff claim patients were killed by Syrian government forces.

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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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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.

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UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

Israel rejects a joint statement which says the suffering of civilians has "reached new depths".

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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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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.

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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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Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts

A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

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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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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?

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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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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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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.

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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%.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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South Africa's police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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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.

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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.

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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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'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.

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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.

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BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches

The BBC's Theo Leggett explains that the two switches were moved which caused the crash

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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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Watch: Smoke billows from luxury yacht fire in St Tropez

People watch on as a blaze rips through the deck of a yacht moored in the French Riviera.

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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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Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents

As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down.

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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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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

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Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction

At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.

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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.

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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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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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Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes

Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

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How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

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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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