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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims
The UN estimates 50,000 are missing, with many more feared dead under the rubble as the focus shifts to rebuilding.
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Vietnamese activist Bao Ngoc places rare national spotlight on Gaza
Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
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Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran
Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.
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Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers
PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.
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One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
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Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse
The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
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I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
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As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
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Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure
The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to 'dismantle' the international court.
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Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary
The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.
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FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal
FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.
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JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
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Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’
Reported attacks on bridges, rail and communications infrastructure come as both sides harden their positions.
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Donald Trump live: US president accuses China of election interference
Critics fear Trump is attempting to spread doubt about election integrity before the pivotal 2026 midterm races.
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The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran
Washington's spoiler problem sits inside its own alliance, and the spoiler playbook was never written for friends.
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Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank
More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.
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Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff
Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup.
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How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
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Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
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Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case
The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister's killing.
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How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?
After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.
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Mary Jo, mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, dies aged 91
Mary Jo Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
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