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Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:07 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting

1 day ago

Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now? -- At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear. -- World

39 minutes ago

'Everything on the table' as Canada plans response to US tariffs

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Justice dept withdraws subpoenas over New York Times reports about Air Force One

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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

9 hours ago

Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

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

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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.

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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?

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Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries -- Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.

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Fit checks and fear: Inside India's GenZ 'cockroach' protests -- 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.

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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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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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What's going on with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?

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Watch: Orcas ram into fish so hard they explode

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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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'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount -- Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist. -- Technology

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UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets' -- An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.

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Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings -- They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more -- A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

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Man fatally wounded in knife attack in German bank -- A 20-year-old man is arrested after a knife attack at a bank in Bavaria that left a man fatally wounded.

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ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges -- An American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.

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Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17 -- Jason Alexander said he "truly regrets" the Funny Or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden.

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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

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Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

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Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue

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Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak

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Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

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Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

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FDA panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online

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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

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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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Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola -- Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.

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King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin -- King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

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Can Emery work his magic again at Villa? -- Aston Villa are back in the Champions League but must now cope with the loss of key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.

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Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role -- Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge. -- England Men

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Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock -- World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57. -- Darts

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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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