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BBC News - World
Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts -- Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island. -- Just now
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Glen Hansard: A life in song and stories -- Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.6 minutes ago
US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops - After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks. 5 hrs ago - World54 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war -- The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.13 hours ago
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year -- It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.2 hours ago
Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect -- Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.1 hour ago
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM -- The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.4 hours ago
At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says -- A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.54 minutes ago
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents -- It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.5 hours ago
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says -- The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.7 hours ago
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material -- Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.13 hours ago
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt -- The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.13 hours ago
Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues -- The Trump Administration has regilded the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold.17 hours ago
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire -- Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.18 hours ago
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: 'When you're best friends it's easy' -- The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.16 hours ago
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry -- Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.17 hours ago
India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks -- Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.17 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.1 day ago
Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain -- Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana's Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side.21 minutes ago
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast -- Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.4 hours ago
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake -- Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.16 hours ago
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise -- Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.1 day ago
US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter -- The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.1 hour ago
Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car -- Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.2 hours ago
George and Amal Clooney evacuate French home amid wildfires -- The couple and their children left their home in Brignoles but promised the mayor they would return and help rebuild the area.3 hours ago