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BBC News - World
Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears -- Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash -- Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.3 hours ago
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq -- US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure. -- World6 hours ago
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct -- The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers. -- US & Canada5 hours ago
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament -- From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.5 hours ago
French DJ and electronic musician Kavinsky dies aged 50 -- He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.1 hour ago
Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail -- The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.2 hours ago
Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate -- Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience4 hours ago
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots -- The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.13 hours ago
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria -- West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.13 hours ago
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake -- Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.5 hours ago
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack -- A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.9 hours ago
Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates -- International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.4 hours ago
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats -- Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.16 hours ago
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue -- The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.16 hours ago
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes -- The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.1 day ago
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle -- Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.1 day ago
What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington -- Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.1 day ago
BBC outside court as judge rules singer D4vd will face murder trial -- The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.1 day ago
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins -- The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.32 minutes ago
Japan earthquake: What we know so far -- Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.22 hours ago
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled -- Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.2 hours ago
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13 -- People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say2 hours ago
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism -- The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.4 hours ago