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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down' While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons. 1 hr ago - World
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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses -- Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.14 minutes ago
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support -- Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.2 hours ago
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory -- Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.6 hours ago
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths -- The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.4 hours ago
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says -- The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco. -- World43 minutes ago
Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime -- Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists. -- Middle East43 minutes ago
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26 -- Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.43 minutes ago
Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces -- The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.3 hours ago
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing -- The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.3 hours ago
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm -- The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.3 hours ago
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president? -- The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?1 hour ago
Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels -- The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.3 hours ago
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes -- Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.13 hours ago
Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away -- Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.19 hours ago
El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party -- His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.1 day ago
How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russia -- Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.43 minutes ago
Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked -- SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.3 hours ago
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan -- Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped out in central Asia a century ago.13 hours ago
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos -- As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it's causing real world problems in China.20 hours ago
Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack -- Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.23 hours ago
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash -- Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.43 minutes ago
Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors -- The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.1 day ago
Team of former inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires -- The Arcadia 20 team worked on preventing the spread of the Autumn Lane fire that continues to threaten areas of Spokane, Washington.1 hour ago
Israel strikes south Lebanon after two soldiers killed by explosion -- Lebanese authorities says one person was killed in the strikes, which came after the first Israeli military fatalities in Lebanon in more than a month.3 hours ago