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BBC News - World
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse -- Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
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France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves -- A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.10 hours ago
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life' -- Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.3 hours ago
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut -- The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.57 minutes ago
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 -- A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.10 hours ago
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles -- Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.57 minutes ago
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks -- Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.15 hours ago
Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC -- Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.15 hours ago
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand -- No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".18 hours ago
Frustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days -- In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".7 hours ago
Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds -- Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.14 hours ago
The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer -- A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.1 day ago
Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games -- The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.15 hours ago
Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya? -- Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.1 day ago
Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal -- The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.1 day ago
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks -- They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?1 day ago
Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.1 day ago
Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.1 day ago
'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters? -- As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.2 days ago
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference -- More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.1 day ago
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware -- Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.2 days ago
Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan -- The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.25 minutes ago
Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip and reaffirm UK support for Ukraine -- It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.5 hours ago
New Tata boss to face formidable challenges -- Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.5 hours ago
Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission -- Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.6 hours ago
Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets -- The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.7 hours ago