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BBC News - Top Stories

US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa, official says, as diplomatic tensions escalate -- It comes after the Brazilian government refused to grant visas for two US state department officials. -- World

23 minutes ago

Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger - The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of $110bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model. 2 hrs ago

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Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume. -- World

6 hours ago

'The fire's right there' - Families recount fleeing Washington state wildfires -- Some have returned to find their homes reduced to ash and rubble, with only the charred trunks of trees rising from the smouldering ground. -- US & Canada

23 minutes ago

US congressman refuses to drop reelection bid over ex-wife's abuse claims -- Ohio Republican Max Miller, who is fighting for his political life, told CNN: "I'm never going to back down." -- US & Canada

23 minutes ago

Michigan to decide bitter Senate Democratic primary in test for divided party

12 hours ago

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

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How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat

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Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'

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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?

12 hours ago

Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial -- Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

5 hours ago

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger -- The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

14 hours ago

Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states? -- While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.

19 hours ago

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media -- As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

19 hours ago

'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future -- Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.

19 hours ago

I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa -- Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

18 hours ago

A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season -- The Premier League returns later this month and we have picked out 20 prospects - one from each club - who will be looking to make their mark and enjoy a breakthrough season.

15 hours ago

'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes

2 hours ago

Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport

12 hours ago

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

2 hours ago

Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts

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Sheriff: Spokane arson suspect in custody

5 hours ago

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast -- All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

23 minutes ago

UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House -- UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.

11 hours ago

Fan adds 'just joking' to England World Cup win tattoo -- Sean Carrington says he is more bothered about England not winning than about his tattoo.

7 hours ago

Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies

15 hours ago

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

5 hours ago

Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal

3 hours ago

Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends

4 hours ago

SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending

55 minutes ago

Surgeon struck off after wrongly connecting organs

5 hours ago

Afghan boxer arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece

9 hours ago

Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires

11 hours ago

France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

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Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah -- Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah. -- Liverpool

23 minutes ago

Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeral -- Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi. -- Football

8 hours ago

Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes -- Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol. -- England

9 hours ago

Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes -- Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes. -- Premier League

10 hours ago

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record -- Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history. -- Commonwealth Games

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