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BBC News - World
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent -- While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths -- Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.3 hours ago
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop -- Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.5 hours ago
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind -- Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.2 hours ago
What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact -- Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.1 day ago
Just now -- Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital -- Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July. -- Just now6 minutes ago
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities -- Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.4 hours ago
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions -- India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.3 hours ago
Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea parasite -- About 1,645 people in five states were infected by the parasite after having Taco Bell, according to US health officials.6 hours ago
Giant sinkhole appears on Sunset Boulevard from burst water pipe -- A century-old water pipe burst in West Hollywood, triggering a giant sinkhole and flooding nearby streets. Officials said no injuries were reported.6 hours ago
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night -- The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. -- World2 hours ago
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses -- Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output. -- Europe2 hours ago
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast -- The US Tsunami Warning Center has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico after the quake. -- Latin America2 hours ago
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC -- Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.8 hours ago
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner -- The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.4 hours ago
Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police -- Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.10 hours ago
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates -- There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.10 hours ago
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation -- The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".1 day ago
Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms -- China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.14 hours ago
Uganda suspends school trips after 20 pupils die in bus crash -- Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.14 hours ago
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer -- Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.3 hours ago
Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods -- Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.17 hours ago
Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species -- New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.1 day ago
Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends -- More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.1 day ago
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US -- There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.2 days ago
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages? -- Five episodes of the award-winning children's cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.2 days ago