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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. -- Just now -- World
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LIVE - Japan PM says rescue teams in 'race against time' after earthquake kills at least 13 - Rescuers are searching for survivors at the site of a collapsed shopping centre and a factory. The quake, with a magnitude of 6.8, hit south-west Japan on Tuesday.1 hour ago
Japan in a 'race against time' to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake -- At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.2 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.8 hours ago
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave -- Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.16 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. -- World1 hour ago
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on -- The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.2 hours ago
Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant' -- Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.14 hours ago
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation -- The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.22 hours ago
'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims -- Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.20 hours ago
Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan -- Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.12 hours ago
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake -- Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.2 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.3 hours ago
'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance -- International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.3 hours ago
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback -- The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.23 hours ago
'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires -- Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.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.10 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.23 hours 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
BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards -- All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.30 minutes ago
Japan in a 'race against time' to rescue people after quake -- At least 13 people were killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday, but the death toll is expected to rise.2 hours ago
Greece call up Konstas to help T20 World Cup bid -- Greece call up the brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas to their national cricket team as they aim to become surprise contenders to qualify for the 2028 men's T20 World Cup.3 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.1 hour ago