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BBC News - World
LIVE - Wildfire has 'life of its own', says French minister, with blaze nine miles from Bordeaux outskirts - Fire crews are battling to contain the wildfire, as people in the city say they feel "anxious and fearful".
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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled -- A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.45 minutes ago
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians -- The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.4 hours ago
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis - The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing. 1 hr ago15 minutes ago
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks -- The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.4 hours ago
Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack -- As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.2 hours ago
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February -- The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".45 minutes ago
Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle -- Police say two suspects were shooting at each other and one of them is in custody and one at large.4 hours ago
Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X -- Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.1 hour ago
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links -- The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.4 hours ago
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat -- Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.13 hours ago
'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81 -- The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.2 hours ago
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly -- Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".4 hours ago
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film -- Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.4 hours ago
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next? -- The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.9 hours ago
The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold -- World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.17 hours ago
Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win -- Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.4 hours ago
Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall -- Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.8 hours ago
Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues -- A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.1 day ago
Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister -- The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister2 days ago
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns' -- Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.2 days ago
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest -- Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.3 hours ago
Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC? -- Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.2 hours ago