Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:17 AM ET
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New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest -- Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.10 minutes ago
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave' -- US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will "finish off" Iran. -- World5 hours ago
Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner -- Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.2 hours ago
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster -- A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.5 hours ago
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests -- There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.10 hours ago
Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers -- Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.6 hours ago
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa -- The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.13 hours ago
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops -- Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.11 hours ago
Todd Blanche pressed on independence from Trump at attorney general confirmation hearing -- Senators question the president's former personal lawyer before voting on whether to confirm him to the role permanently.5 hours ago
Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform -- The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.16 hours ago
'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC -- Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.6 hours ago
A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos -- A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country's first large-scale luxury survival shelter.4 hours ago
Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change? -- The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?6 hours ago
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war -- The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.1 day ago
Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal -- Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.1 day ago
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US -- There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.3 hours ago
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages? -- Five episodes of the award-winning children's cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.9 hours ago
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada -- CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.12 hours ago
Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed -- The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.17 hours ago
US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says -- Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".1 hour ago
Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes' -- Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.3 hours ago
Trump sanctions on ICC violate free speech, says lawsuit -- Two groups argue the president's order is being used to illegally suppress pro-Palestinian advocacy.5 hours ago
One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz -- Witnesses reported seeing a boat in rough seas which began to take on water and was turned over, authorities say.17 hours ago
Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump -- The BBC's Tom Bateman was at the hearing, as Todd Blanche made his case to be permanently appointed to lead the US Justice Department.5 hours ago