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Monday, August 03, 2026 2:23 AM ET

BBC News - World

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday - Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume. 6 hrs ago - World

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir -- The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

2 hours ago

At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal -- Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths -- Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

14 hours ago

Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives -- One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

9 hours ago

Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display -- The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

2 hours ago

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny -- The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

2 hours ago

Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission -- Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

13 hours ago

Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school -- The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.

2 hours ago

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 -- The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

1 day ago

Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert -- Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.

1 day ago

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move -- Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

2 hours ago

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives -- Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

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A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino? -- Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

22 hours ago

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media -- The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

1 day ago

How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight wildfires -- As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

1 day ago

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely' -- A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

15 hours ago

At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast -- Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.

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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience -- Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

18 hours ago

Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared -- State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

15 hours ago

Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade -- Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.

1 day ago

Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

2 days ago

Top Australian radio host Alan Jones allegedly groped men as they drove, court hears -- Alan Jones is facing 20 charges of indecent assault and two of sexual touching against six men.

2 hours ago

'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja -- Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.

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Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

2 hours ago

Man dies after crash in County Donegal -- The collision, involving a car and a 4x4 vehicle, happened in Fincashel, in Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST.

7 hours ago

How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers -- A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.

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