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BBC News - World
Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat - Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left. 11 hrs ago - World
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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool -- Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher. -- Business14 minutes ago
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village -- Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.2 hours ago
Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war -- It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.13 hours ago
Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle -- A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.3 hours ago
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97 -- The former premier brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.1 hour ago
Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake -- Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete. -- Latin America1 hour ago
Wisconsin result dents winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing -- Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.3 hours ago
Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds -- Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.6 hours ago
At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba -- The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.1 hour ago
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez -- The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.6 hours ago
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February -- Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.5 hours ago
These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in -- Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.14 hours ago
Decoys to hide presidents are common - but elaborate Trump ruse was different level -- Deceptions of varying complexity are often used to thwart potential threats, former Secret Service agents say.1 hour ago
Brother of man trapped under rubble in Colombian quake clings on to hope -- BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.6 hours ago
How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft -- A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.10 hours ago
How and when to see the solar eclipse -- What you need to know about the UK and Europe's best eclipse in 25 years.2 days ago
Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut -- The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.7 hours ago
In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope -- Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia's third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.8 hours ago
Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump? -- Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who flew on board without him.16 hours ago
Watch: Why was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? -- US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.7 hours ago
Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river -- Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.22 hours ago
Indian labourers dream of striking it rich after '$52,400' diamond find -- The seven men found a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond in central India's Panna.5 hours ago
Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires -- Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.9 hours ago