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Tuesday, July 01, 2025 10:55 PM ET

BBC News - World

Just now -- Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms -- It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April. -- Just now -- Asia

2 minutes ago

Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says -- US president warns Hamas "it will only get worse" if they do not accept the deal. -- Middle East

3 hours ago

Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles -- The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers. -- Australia

1 hour ago

US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill -- Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House. -- US & Canada

10 hours ago

Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge -- The panel has reached a verdict on four of the five counts in the rap mogul's sex trafficking trial. -- US & Canada

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'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine -- A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

2 hours ago

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says -- US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, while Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.

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Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe -- Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.

9 hours ago

Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts -- Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.

7 hours ago

Danish women to face conscription by lottery -- The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.

15 hours ago

Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90? -- The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.

7 hours ago

Trump tightens US policy on Cuba -- President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

14 hours ago

Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard -- Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.

22 hours ago

Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble? -- With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough. -- World

19 hours ago

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary? -- The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected -- BBC InDepth

13 hours ago

'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war' -- A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region. -- Africa

19 hours ago

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it -- The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers. -- Asia

1 day ago

Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea -- A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".

19 hours ago

When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28 -- A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.

19 hours ago

'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe -- A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.

19 hours ago

Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more - Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC. 2 days ago

16 hours ago

A look at the key items in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' -- The tax and spending bill, which is now headed to the House, includes sweeping changes to taxes, Social Security and more. -- US & Canada

1 hour ago

How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa -- Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say. -- Africa

3 hours ago

UPenn to ban trans athletes after probe stemming from swimmer Lia Thomas -- The university said it would update records set by Lia Thomas to show "who would now hold the records under current eligibility guidelines". -- US & Canada

4 hours ago

Trump visits 'Alligator Alcatraz', the next step in his immigration crackdown -- Administration officials say the new facility will speed up deportations, but local politicians and environmental groups have raised concerns. -- US & Canada

4 hours ago