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One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.
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For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.4 minutes ago
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.4 minutes ago
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.2 hours ago
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.2 hours ago
The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.2 hours ago
The medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days.2 hours ago
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.2 hours ago
The motorbike rider, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene, Irish police have said.2 hours ago
Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies - Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta. 4 hrs ago - World44 minutes ago
'We have nowhere to return to': How Russia is seizing homes in occupied Ukraine18 hours ago
I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says -- The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.14 hours ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact -- Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.10 hours ago
Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks -- The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.10 hours ago
Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second member to depart this year -- The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.4 hours ago
Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row -- Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.10 hours ago
A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests -- Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.18 hours ago
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant -- The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.21 hours ago
German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved? -- The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.17 hours ago
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity -- Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.1 day ago
'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette -- Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.1 day ago
India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them -- India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.1 day ago
Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president -- The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.5 hours ago
What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting -- At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.9 hours ago
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan -- Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.19 hours ago
'Wiped out' - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires -- Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.1 day ago