Friday, 25 July 2025

How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing

In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

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Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte

Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.

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Watch: Man dons bear costume in Japanese Police animal attack drill

Authorities and local hunters have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill.

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Thursday, 24 July 2025

Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago.

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Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.

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BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

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Wreckage found after plane carrying 49 people goes down in Russian far east

The Angara airlines An-24 plane had disappeared from radar as it approached an airport in Amur region.

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Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Carney says Canada won't settle for a 'bad deal' on US tariffs

The Canadian prime minister said he was still negotiating in advance of a 1 August trade deadline set by Donald Trump.

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British couple held by Taliban 'may die in prison,' son warns

Jonathan Reynolds says his parents' health is quickly getting worse after being held for five months.

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Thousands pay tribute to veteran Indian communist leader

VS Achuthanandan, one of the most popular political leaders in Kerala state, died this week at the age of 101.

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Tuesday, 22 July 2025

World Health Organization condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in Gaza

The UN agency accused Israeli forces of attacking a building housing its staff and their families in Deir al-Balah.

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Australia's toxic algae bloom is 'natural disaster' - premier

The catastrophe has turned South Australian waters toxic green and suffocated masses of marine life.

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Monday, 21 July 2025

China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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Victims' families decry report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash

The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors.

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High-profile Kenyan activist faces terror charges over anti-government protests

Rights groups have condemned Boniface Mwangi's arrest as an attempt to stifle dissent.

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Watch: Camel learns to walk again with prosthetic leg

The animal, named Cammie, was rehabilitated by an animal shelter in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Sunday, 20 July 2025

'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

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Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

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Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

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At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

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Saturday, 19 July 2025

South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say.

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Friday, 18 July 2025

Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli.

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What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.

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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

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Thursday, 17 July 2025

Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage

Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".

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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.

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Syria president vows to protect Druze after deadly sectarian violence

Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.

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Wednesday, 16 July 2025

US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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Twenty killed in crowd surge at Gaza aid site, GHF aid group says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 19 were trampled to death and one was stabbed at the site in the Khan Younis area.

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Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000

Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.

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Tuesday, 15 July 2025

How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

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World's 'oldest' marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run

Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him.

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As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown

Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett.

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Monday, 14 July 2025

Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?

BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

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Sunday, 13 July 2025

South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

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US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

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Saturday, 12 July 2025

German backpacker found after 11 nights in Australia's outback

Carolina Wilga, 26, survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police said.

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'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

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Air India report may lead to answers, but not closure for families

As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones.

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Friday, 11 July 2025

Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel

Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats

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Watch: Rare shelf cloud seen over Maryland amid severe weather

Video shows the phenomenon floating over the city of Bowie as storms and flooding hit areas across the Northeast US.

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Thursday, 10 July 2025

Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed

At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state.

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Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The popular Athens attraction is shutting temporarily as highs of 42C are forecast for parts of the country.

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200 million year-old flying reptile species found

The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.

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Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again

Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.

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Monday, 7 July 2025

Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests

These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.

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Sunday, 6 July 2025

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.

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Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama's 90 birthday

Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.

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'Y'all need to get out now' - Texans reflect on flood devastation

Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51.

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Saturday, 5 July 2025

Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

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Friday, 4 July 2025

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

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Thursday, 3 July 2025

Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

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Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.

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Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

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Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says

Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.

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Tuesday, 1 July 2025

When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28

A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.

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Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea

A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".

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