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BBC News - World
Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down -- The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". -- Just now
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Trump touts peace deal after leaving Alaska without ceasefire pact -- The US president wrote of a potential permanent agreement hours after meeting Russia's Vladimir Putin.29 minutes ago
Hundreds of flights grounded as Air Canada staff strike -- The airline says the strike will disrupt travel plans for around 130,000 passengers a day.1 hour ago
One dead and dozens injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails -- The crash at a railway crossing in southern Jutland involved a lorry transporting farm waste.4 hours ago
'About our lives, but without our voice': Sidelined Ukrainians look on -- Left uninvited to key talks, many Ukrainians look on with a mix of fatigue and mistrust.20 hours ago
'Next time in Moscow?': Five takeaways after Trump and Putin's Alaska summit -- With no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the US and Russia's meeting yields more questions than answers.3 hours ago
Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir -- The majority of deaths were recorded in Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area.3 hours ago
Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner -- Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win".22 hours ago
Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided -- The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.1 day ago
Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot -- The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali.1 day ago
Spain at 'extreme risk' of new wildfires as 14 blazes spread -- Temperatures remain high across southern Europe with wildfires also affecting Portugal, Greece, France and the Balkans.22 hours ago
My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach -- Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan.23 hours ago
Are mangoes good for diabetes? Indian studies challenge conventional wisdom -- Two Indian trials suggest that controlled mango consumption, instead of carbs, may improve blood sugar in diabetes.9 hours ago
'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president -- Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.1 day ago
In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit -- Kyiv has rejected ceding territory seized by Russia to secure a ceasefire.2 days ago
Chemistry on trial: How a professor tried to convince a court she didn't kill her husband -- While the accused mounted a self-argued defence using science, the court found her guilty of murder.2 days ago
Relationship and new album - what we learned from Taylor Swift on Travis Kelce's podcast -- The pop superstar gives a rare insight into their life together and reveals details of her new album.2 days ago
How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded... in under 2 minutes -- The meeting concluded with no deal being reached between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin but "great progress" was made in Ukraine talks.5 hours ago
'A long way for nothing?' BBC correspondents on Alaska meeting -- After the leaders left without taking questions, Anthony Zurcher and Steve Rosenberg stayed on to unpack what we learned.5 hours ago
Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks -- This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska.5 hours ago
Watch: Meteor shower seen in skies above UK -- The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.1 day ago
Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia -- CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.2 days ago
Bring sick and injured children to UK from Gaza immediately, MPs say -- Unicef has estimated that 50,000 children have been killed or injured since the conflict in Gaza began two years ago.46 minutes ago
Former Australia captain Simpson dies aged 89 -- Former Australia Test captain and coach Bob Simpson dies aged 89.2 hours ago
Afghans resettled in UK hit by new data breach -- Personal data of up to 3,700 Afghans have potentially been exposed after a cyber-attack on a company working with the MoD.7 hours ago
DC police chief retains command after deal with Trump administration -- The city had asked a judge to block Attorney General Bondi's order that put in place an "emergency police commissioner".7 hours ago
Blackpink: K-pop band make 'epic Wembley dream' come true -- The quartet have become the first Korean girl group to headline a concert at London's Wembley Stadium.9 hours ago