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News imageA woman and a small girl walk hand-in-hand over a patch of rubble and debris in Kyiv in the early morning.

Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people

Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.

18 mins ago
Europe

News imageA family including a person in a wheelchair stand next to the window of the Jabal Amel hospital and look out to survey extensive damage to the neighbourhood, with broken glass and rubble on the floor of the hospital room they stand in, in Tyre on Monday.

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan

A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

26 mins ago
Middle East
News imageAn older man and woman and a younger woman walking past a mural in Tehran featuring several drones and a raised fist

Analysis: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

10 hrs ago
Middle East

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations

The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

7 hrs ago
Europe

Prepare for El Niño, UN warns. It could be the strongest in decades

Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

9 hrs ago
US & Canada

China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps

The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

News imageMarilyn Monroe with a beach towel around her shoulders, photographed on a beach in Santa Monica, California (Credit: Photo: George Barris u00a9 INHOLLYWOODLAND u2013 The George Barris Estate)

The story of Marilyn Monroe's intimate final photos taken weeks before her death

On the 100th anniversary of her birth, images from the Hollywood icon's final photoshoot reveal a carefree joyfulness that's far removed from the shocking tragedy of her death.


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'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India

What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

9 hrs ago
Asia
News imageA US Virginia-class attack submarine, only partially submerged, sailing off the coast of Western Australia

Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal

Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

6 hrs ago
World

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

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Africa

Fans break glass door trying to see TV star

Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.

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News imageStephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center in Chicago

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

1 hr ago
Business
News imageSam Altman looks forlorn wearing a grey jumper standing in front of an OpenAI logo.

OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

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US & Canada
News imageDonald Trump stands at a lecturn with a plaque reading ' President of the United States' with the US eagle logo, as he speaks into a microphone while wearing a dark suit and red tie against the backdrop of the US flag.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

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News imagePurple and pink flashing police lights are in rack focus in the distance with yellow police tape that says police line do not cross on it in the foreground.

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The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

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No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

US & Canada
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Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts

According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

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News imageA group of people dressed in white dresses and wigs posing as Marilyn Monroe lookalikes.

Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

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'I could not see him one last time': A family's grief a year after Air India crash

There were 242 people on board the flight on 12 June 2025, and all but one died in the crash.

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

Europe
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Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

World
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'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone

A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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Health

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The people who are addicted to daydreaming

Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming has gone too far.


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What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.


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Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter

Pence calls Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund 'deeply offensive' and says it should be dropped

'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival


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How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

British woman dies after Pyrenees peak fall

Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates


Business

News imageAnthropic founder and chief executive Dario Amodei on a stage speaking. He is wearing a blue suit and glasses.

AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn

The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.

Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns

Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all UK airlines under new proposal

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?


Technology

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The space tech solving the world's signal problem

New satellite networks promise phone signal anywhere, transforming how we stay connected globally.

Science says dating app users fall into the same cycle. Here's how to spot it

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder


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Sport

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Southampton owner Dragan Solak tells BBC Sport he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

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Health

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Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health

If you’re having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches too.

Children need to move more. Here's how to help

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Culture

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Singer duets with pre-transition self

Musician Dylan Holloway goes viral creating "a conversation between past and present identities".

Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks

Rosamund Pike calls out audience member for texting during show

Dua Lipa marries Callum Turner in low-key London ceremony


Travel

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The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine

Fine dining in Zambia has long meant replicating European techniques. But chef Sungani Phiri's new home restaurant is boldly elevating Zambia's ingredients – and its culinary profile.

The idyllic island you can drive around in a weekend

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

How an enslaved, shipwrecked African became the US's first great explorer


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The Hull patty is a distinctive dish rooted in the city's 19th Century working-class and maritime history.
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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

News imageA man seen from behind wearing a yellow long sleeved top and a blue backpack and a cap, he is surrounded by thick, high tropical pasture (Credit: Sofia Quaglia)

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

This sprawling ancient metropolis in the jungle of Ecuador has revealed a unique form of urbanism. The BBC visits the site for the story of this mysterious civilisation.

The environmental cost when rockets go wrong

How light is erasing one of Earth’s darkest places

We can now track animal panic from space - and it's bad news for poachers


Video

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The only photographer aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia reveals the rare images he took on the Queen's ship.

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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.

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