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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles -- The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.4 minutes ago
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu -- Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.15 hours ago
'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash -- A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.2 hours ago
Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years -- The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024. -- Business1 hour ago
'Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw -- The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.5 hours ago
Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog -- The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".8 hours ago
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity -- Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.27 minutes ago
Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces -- Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.5 hours ago
Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord -- Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.19 hours ago
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates -- Why did Hungary's pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?9 hours ago
Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak -- There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.2 hours ago
A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation -- From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.10 hours ago
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance -- The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.18 hours ago
Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon -- Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.1 day ago
Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran's clerical regime.5 hours ago
What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran? -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.5 hours ago
Watch: What does the US-Iran deal to end war mean for Lebanon and Israel? -- It's not clear if the deal means the Israelis will pause their offensive in Lebanon, BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen reports.19 hours ago
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns -- The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.24 minutes ago
Phoenix magazine to cease publication after 43 years -- The political magazine was sometimes seen as Ireland's answer to Private Eye.27 minutes ago
DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance -- Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.1 hour ago
Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says -- The US vice-president says the agreement is "about a page and a half" and "very general", meaning many details will be worked out later.5 hours ago
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California -- The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission.3 hours ago