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World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023The world’s seas were hot
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Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition
Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
World
Houthis launch fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on al-Makha port
Iran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea.
World
Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving int
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Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.
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New Houthi missile and drone attacks kill seven in Yemen’s al-Makha
The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha and its commercial port.
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Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club
F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.
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Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
World
Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Education
How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.
World
Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 SeptemberDonald Trump announced on Sunday tha
Culture
'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.
Finance
China is now the world’s great oil power
Forget OPEC. The Chinese Communist Party calls the shots
Tech
NASA takes aim at fire storms
These products of wildfires worsen their creators
Tech
Fifth summer heatwave on way - as temperatures set to hit 36C
Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatw
Sport
What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?
BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10
Science
Is your ill fate bad luck or a curse? You could ask Ted Lasso, but why not consider the psychology | Helen Pilcher
The hit TV show confirms that sports lore is rife with powerful hexes. But there’s really nothing mystical about the dread and self-doubt th
Culture
Memories of rock royalty in my garden in Knebworth
This weekend is the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury.
Tech
MPs fear one key issue could end new PM's honeymoon period
For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime ministe
World
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
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Trump’s Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, is now US attorney general.
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Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal remains out of reach
Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missileIran has issued tough new demands for reo
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What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
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