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BBC News - World
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes -- Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
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Eleven people die in fire at Algerian children's care home -- Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.1 hour ago
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster -- A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.13 hours ago
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest -- Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.8 hours ago
US Coast Guard suspends search for three missing people after boat sinks near Alcatraz -- One person is known to have died in Tuesday afternoon's disaster, and 20 were rescued.3 minutes ago
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US -- The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.3 minutes ago
Argentina face action over Falklands banner -- Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. -- England Men3 hours ago
Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned -- Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.57 minutes ago
Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production -- The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.1 hour ago
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms -- Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.7 hours ago
US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says -- Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".9 hours ago
'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final -- BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.1 hour ago
A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos -- A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country's first large-scale luxury survival shelter.12 hours ago
'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC -- Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.14 hours ago
Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change? -- The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?14 hours ago
Crackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row -- Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises.14 hours 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.11 hours 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.17 hours ago
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada -- CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.20 hours ago
Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed -- The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.1 day ago
Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister -- Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.2 hours ago
Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan -- The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.1 hour ago
'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient -- Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.57 minutes ago
Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast -- A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.1 hour ago
Starmer pledges 'cast-iron support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM -- The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.4 hours ago