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BBC News - World
How and when to see the solar eclipse -- What you need to know about the UK and Europe's best eclipse in 25 years.
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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake - Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings. 2 hrs ago - Latin America33 minutes ago
US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade -- US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. -- World22 minutes ago
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls -- Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution". -- Europe33 minutes ago
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health -- Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state. -- World4 hours ago
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president -- Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.2 hours ago
Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury and overflow seating -- The judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.2 hours ago
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia -- The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.11 hours ago
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting -- Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.7 hours ago
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery -- Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.9 hours ago
The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA -- After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.19 hours ago
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides -- "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.23 hours ago
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame? -- The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.2 days ago
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope -- The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.3 days ago
Watch: 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.5 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.5 hours ago
Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires -- The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.7 hours ago
Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach -- The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.19 hours ago
Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio -- Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.22 minutes ago
Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight -- Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.33 minutes ago
Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war -- Iran's proxy says it hit a ship with Saudi military equipment in the Red Sea, as tensions over the US-Iran war remain high.1 hour ago
Miss Universe Canada contestants apologise for wearing indigenous dress -- "My outfit caused hurt and offence to people in the indigenous community," one of the contestants said after the pageant.3 hours ago
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says -- Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.4 hours ago
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty -- The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.5 hours ago