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BBC News - World
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. 46 mins ago - World
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage -- Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.6 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.6 hours 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. 2 hrs ago7 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.9 hours ago
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM -- The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.11 minutes ago
Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe -- Gale-force winds on Crete have whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, as parts of the continent continue to tackle fires.7 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.55 minutes ago
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt -- The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.6 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.6 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 day ago
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences -- Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.8 hours ago
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.21 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.12 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.10 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.10 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
'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.1 day ago
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake -- Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.9 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.17 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.1 day 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.2 days ago
Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say -- 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.1 hour ago
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat -- Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.43 minutes ago
'End this nightmare': Wife of ailing Briton jailed in Saudi Arabia appeals for release -- Ahmed al-Doush has been in jail in Saudi Arabia since 2024, apparently over a handful of social media posts dating back several years.2 hours ago
Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families -- Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.4 hours ago