Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:52 AM ET
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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war -- The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.2 hours ago
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences -- Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempting to help Hezbollah by attacking the British-Indian author.4 hours ago
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents - It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology. 5 hrs ago34 minutes ago
Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe -- Gale-force winds on Crete have whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, as parts of the continent continue to tackle fires.3 hours ago
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire -- Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.8 hours ago
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: 'When you're best friends it's easy' -- The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.5 hours ago
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt -- The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.2 hours ago
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material -- Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.2 hours ago
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct -- The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.22 hours ago
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash -- Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.18 hours ago
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13 -- People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say17 hours ago
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry -- Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.7 hours ago
India's CJP protests: Why tech alone won't stop exam paper leaks -- Can computer-based testing stop NEET paper leaks? Experts say governance matters as much as tech.6 hours ago
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria -- West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.1 day ago
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake -- Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.20 hours ago
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack -- A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.1 day ago
Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake -- Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.6 hours ago
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise -- Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.14 hours ago
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue -- The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.1 day ago
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes -- The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.1 day ago
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30 as evacuees battle sweltering heat -- Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.34 minutes ago
Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families -- Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.34 minutes ago
Two children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say -- Two girls, aged 5 and 12, were among the six killed in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, while Kyiv and Poltava also saw fatalities.51 minutes ago
Recovery operations continue in Kumamoto after quake -- Aeon shopping mall and the Nippon Paper Industries factory both suffered significant damage.2 hours ago
Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress -- Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."2 hours ago
The once-destroyed community that's now a global energy giant -- A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.3 hours ago