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Watch: The moment quake hit Japan -- Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.4 hours ago
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave -- Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.12 hours ago
Trump joins Zelensky and Netanyahu at Lindsey Graham's funeral after talks - The world leaders are paying their respects to the late senator, who was a big supporter of both Ukraine and Israel.8 hours ago
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting -- US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.4 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.4 hours ago
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots -- The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.4 hours ago
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks -- The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.20 hours ago
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation -- The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.18 hours ago
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback -- The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.20 hours ago
'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims -- Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.17 hours ago
'A narcissist' - victim's family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction -- The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.7 hours ago
Japan earthquake: What we know so far -- Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.13 hours ago
'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires -- Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.12 hours ago
A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque -- As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.1 day ago
As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons? -- The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.1 day ago
China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos -- Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.1 day 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.7 hours 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.20 hours ago
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle -- Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.23 hours ago
What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington -- Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.1 day ago
BBC outside court as judge rules singer D4vd will face murder trial -- The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.22 hours ago
Greece call up Konstas to help T20 World Cup bid -- Greece call up the brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas to their national cricket team as they aim to become surprise contenders to qualify for the 2028 men's T20 World Cup.12 minutes ago
'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance -- International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.38 minutes 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.38 minutes ago
In pictures: Buildings damaged after powerful earthquake hits south-west Japan -- A popular shopping mall in Kashima has partly collapsed, while businesses and homes across Kumamoto prefecture are damaged.17 hours ago
Japan earthquake kills at least 13 as rescuers race to find survivors -- The quake damaged roads and buildings, shut rail networks, and forced thousands to evacuate to shelters.1 hour ago