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A large cloud of dark smoke is seen from a distance rising from a port. Boats, cranes and silos can be seen around it.

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

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Astronauts told to return to International Space Station after sheltering over air leak repairs

Nasa had directed five of the seven astronauts to shelter inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while two Russian cosmonauts attempted an urgent repair.

Medical staff wearing protective equipment at a hospital in Bunia, Ituri Provice in the Democractic Republic of Congo

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

36 mins ago
Africa

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

7 mins ago
Culture

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

17 hrs ago
Climate

'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job

After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

18 hrs ago
US & Canada

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

16 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

Two trail runners cross an alpine valley beneath a glacier during an ultramarathon in the Alps (Credit: Getty Images)

Why travellers are choosing holidays that hurt

Forget relaxing on holiday; more travellers are opting for physically punishing adventures in some of the world’s toughest places.

Loreen Willemberg, a woman with long hair, stands in the middle of a warmly lit, homely decorated sitting room (Credit: Ari Michelson/ AUGUST)

The extraordinary people who can fend off HIV

Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.


Arts in Motion

Cecilia Bartoli: A voice that defies time

Cecilia Bartoli: A voice that defies time

Cecilia Bartoli has spent 40 years at the pinnacle of classical music, a feat few artists ever achieve.
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Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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UK
French police officers stand near their van on a road outside a french country village during the search for the missing girl. The road cuts through fields and some buildings can be seen in the background.

Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

5 hrs ago
Europe

Primavera fans react after headline acts Doja Cat and Massive Attack cancelled over weather

Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.

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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

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Culture
A laboratory setting with a person in a white lab coat working at a bench. The person is wearing protective gloves and a face mask while carefully using a pipette to transfer liquid into a small test tube. Several racks of test tubes with coloured liquids are arranged neatly on the work surface in the foreground. Scientific equipment and shelves are visible in the background, suggesting a clean and organised workspace

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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Health
People, including several in military-style uniforms, use shovels to dig in a sandy desert area, with dust rising around them

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

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French Open: Zverev faces Mensik for place in final

Title favourite and second seed Alexander Zverev reaches French Open final with victory over rising star Jakub Mensik - reaction.

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Hamilton fastest in Monaco Grand Prix second practice

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Guide stranded on Everest rescued after six days without food or oxygen

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.

Asia
A woman walks in front of a toppled statue of a World Cup player.

Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City

Teachers demanding higher pay have been demonstrating for several days and threaten to disrupt the tournament if their demands are not met.

Latin America
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Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

US & Canada
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Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthday

Hundreds of the Hollywood icon's personal possessions have been put up for auction in California.

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Henry Nowak: How misinformation sent two people into hiding

A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.

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Robodogs and Black Hawks: How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup

In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

Latin America
A huge plume of smoke and fire is visible over a series of warehouse buildings.

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One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

Middle East
A group of men getting out of a plane with bright green suitcases.

World Cup teams start arriving in North America

Some wore matching suits and others carried identical green bags as they landed, just days before the tournament kicks off.

World

100 Objects

An ancient Greek silver coin depicting a man wearing a lion-skin headdress, next to a British penny from 1903 that was defaced by suffragettes in the early 20th Century with the words "Votes for women" (Credit: Alamy/ Getty Images)

The groundbreaking audio series that explored world history through objects

In 2010, a radio show was launched called A History of the World in 100 Objects which recounted two million years of humankind through artefacts. Now it has inspired a new US version.

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Culture

A curved home on stilts in a lush rainforest (Credit: Alvaro Fonseca)

10 stunning summer homes in harmony with nature

From a sleek dream home in the Costa Rican rainforest to a stone, cliff-top retreat in the wilds of Scotland, here are 10 summer retreats that are immersed in their surroundings.


US & Canada News

The US Capitol is seen between two marble pillars

US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies

The package to fund agencies including ICE until the end of Trump's term had face Democratic opposition over immigration agents killing two US citizens.

US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs

Trump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating?

Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers


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Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'

Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour

Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers


Business

A World Cup football in front of a fan zone being erected for the World Cup in Kansas City.

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

Shift from diesel 'helping Rwanda manage price shocks'

China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas

British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops


Technology

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Tech Now visits FIFA HQ in Zurich to find out how AI-powered balls and smart tracking are transforming football.

The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty

Gen Z singles need AI to make first move on dating apps, says Hinge boss

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Health

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How to know if your pet has allergies

Cats and dogs can be allergic to pollen, but getting a diagnosis is a lengthy process.

The people who are addicted to daydreaming

Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health

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Culture

Kanya King and Idris Elba standing together, she's pointing at him and he's holding a Mobo trophy

Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.

Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame band tensions and internet trolls

Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play?

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56


Travel

Fishermen pull in nets from a small boat at sunrise on the Hooghly River under Kolkata's Howrah Bridge (Credit: Marco Rutten/World Food Photography Awards)

10 winning photos from the World Food Photography Awards 2026

From a Soviet-era sanatorium to a floating market in Bangladesh, this year's World Food Photography Awards capture the many ways food shapes daily life around the world.

The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine

The idyllic island you can drive around in a weekend

A 1,400km bike ride along the 'End of the World' in Patagonia


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World Cup: Game-changing tech

The game-changing tech transforming the World Cup

Tech Now visits FIFA HQ in Zurich to find out how AI-powered balls and smart tracking are transforming football.
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Arts

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10 of the best books of 2026 so far

From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the year's most acclaimed works of fiction so far.

Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its success

'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant


Earth

Stevie the pangolin out foraging (Credit: Kelsey Skinner)

This trafficked pangolin was destined for a grisly end. Now he's back in the wild

Stevie the pangolin was saved from the illegal wildlife trade. After months of care, he’s now back in the wild – and thriving.

No males exist in this fish species. How has it survived for 100,000 years?

The real story of the Amazon's 'lost city'

The environmental cost when rockets go wrong


Video

The fish-killing snail’s deadly game

Watch the killer snail that hunts with toxic bullets

In the Great Barrier Reef, a venomous snail catches and devours its prey in a silent, lethal game of ambush.

The little-known fried dish unique to one English city

The space tech solving the world's signal problem

The unseen photos captured on the Royal Yacht Britannia


World's Table

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Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka's roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

The prized Chinese green tea that can cost $8,800 per kilogram

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