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LIVE - Storm and evacuation disrupt July 4 celebrations in Washington ahead of Trump's speech - US President Donald Trump's remarks at what he has billed as a "spectacular" celebratory rally are being delayed.
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Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia -- More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.22 hours ago
Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback -- Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.9 hours ago
Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral -- Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.15 hours ago
Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu -- West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.1 day ago
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler -- The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.16 hours ago
Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote -- The daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting took place.10 hours ago
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue -- The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.1 day ago
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man' -- Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.1 day ago
Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks' -- Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".4 hours ago
Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding -- The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.12 hours ago
In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding -- Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.17 hours ago
'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts -- Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.15 hours ago
More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya? -- More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.1 day ago
Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded -- The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.20 hours ago
'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US -- More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.1 day ago
Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble -- Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.2 days ago
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.59 minutes ago
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.59 minutes ago
Martin Naughton used his considerable wealth to support education and the arts across the island of Ireland.4 hours ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".7 hours ago
Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.7 hours ago
The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.7 hours ago
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.19 hours ago
Roger Lieb and Bonnie Taff tell the BBC what it was like to have their wedding on 4 July 1976, America's bicentennial.7 hours ago
The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.7 hours ago