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Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:48 pm
Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate
The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:43 pm
'Diddy' denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges
Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:31 pm
Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes
Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 9:08 pm
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.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 8:16 pm
Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply
On Tuesday the White House said that it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine in order "to put America's interests first".
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:14 pm
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.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 5:50 pm
How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa
Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 4:20 pm
Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire
A Hamas official tells the BBC the group is "ready" for a deal if it ends the war, but optimism remains low.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 4:04 pm
Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash
Five people on board died, while three survived with "severe burns", the military said.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 3:27 pm
Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 3:01 pm
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death
The exiled leader of Tibetan Buddhism issues a landmark announcement as he turns 90, ending years of uncertainty.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:57 am
Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts
Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 9:09 am
Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles
The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.
Published on 2 July 2025 | 4:12 am
'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine
A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 11:23 pm
Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard
Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:38 pm
US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 5:07 pm
Guilty plea expected in 2022 murders of four Idaho students
Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 12:09 pm
Trump tightens US policy on Cuba
President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 11:04 am
Danish women to face conscription by lottery
The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 10:45 am
Thai prime minister suspended over leaked phone call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 9:04 am
Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say
The outdoor cafe was frequently used by journalists, activists and local residents.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 8:40 am
Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in football job scam rescued in Nigeria
The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 8:22 am
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".
Published on 1 July 2025 | 6:44 am
Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?
With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 6:40 am
'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'
A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 4:01 am
Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad
Clashes broke out outside the Istanbul office of the satirical magazine LeMan.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:57 am
Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge
An Australian man has been charged with 70 offences, which police allege relate to eight children.
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:24 am
Idaho gunman in deadly ambush of fire crews had 'idolised' firefighters
The suspect deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 11:53 pm
Trans troops in US military 'in survival mode' as ban on serving kicks in
Two transgender officers say they fear their military careers are over due to Trump’s ban on trans service members.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 11:40 pm
Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
Published on 30 June 2025 | 11:04 pm
As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 10:39 pm
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.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 9:22 pm
BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush
The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 9:21 pm
'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe
A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 12:01 pm
I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader
Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 5:26 am
Jury retires in mushroom murder trial in Australia
They will decide whether Erin Patterson murdered relatives with beef Wellingtons laced with toxic mushrooms.
Published on 30 June 2025 | 3:06 am
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
Published on 29 June 2025 | 10:57 pm
Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more
Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.
Published on 29 June 2025 | 9:44 pm
'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russian claims occupied city returning to normal
Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.
Published on 29 June 2025 | 9:00 pm