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Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it -- For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

18 hours ago

France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west

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Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17

8 hours ago

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes

3 hours ago

'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount

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'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

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'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children -- Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab. -- World

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Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures -- Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

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How Sri Lanka is using drones to fight dengue fever -- Dengue has killed 56 people and infected more than 77,000 in the South Asian nation this year.

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Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp? -- It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?

9 hours ago

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters -- Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

8 hours ago

Why smash-hit tradwife satire Yesteryear is 2026's most divisive book - The satirical novel about tradwives and womanhood has everybody talking.

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The feminist sport pioneer who set out to build 'physically perfect' women -- Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

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Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack

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'Momentum is still there': BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest

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Watch: Orcas ram into fish so hard they explode

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Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

18 hours ago

Watch: What it was like inside Maduro's court hearing

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Google fined $1bn by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals -- It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules. -- Europe

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Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world -- The service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star's official website.

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Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas -- The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.

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Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision -- The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.

3 hours ago

Miami mistakenly post James 'introductory' video -- Miami Heat mistakenly post a link on YouTube to LeBron James' 'introductory press conference' despite the NBA great not yet deciding where he will play next season.

20 hours ago

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

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Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

17 hours ago

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

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Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'

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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

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Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher

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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

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Teenager captured on CCTV stopping runaway car with elderly passengers inside

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Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes -- Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. -- Premier League

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Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing -- Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing. -- England Men

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Australia open to playing Test against England in India -- England and Australia should be open to the idea of playing a Test match in India to help generate interest in the format, says the chief executive of Cricket Australia. -- Cricket

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JJ Gabriel, 15, gets senior Man Utd call-up -- Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly. -- Man Utd

49 minutes ago

Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea -- Aston Villa sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho in a loan deal that will become permanent "if certain criteria are met".

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Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m -- Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m.

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