Wednesday, July 08, 2026 8:17 AM ET
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'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China -- Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help. -- Asia1 minute ago
Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office -- Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.1 minute ago
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling -- Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.8 hours ago
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project -- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.8 hours ago
Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war? -- Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?6 hours ago
Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears -- The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.9 hours ago
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence -- Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.10 hours ago
Cubans protest after third nationwide power cut this year -- While Cuban officials said that power had been mostly restored, those still left in the dark vented their anger.41 minutes ago
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks -- A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.10 hours ago
Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation -- Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".18 hours ago
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war -- El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.12 hours ago
Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei -- Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.1 day ago
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.1 day ago
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? -- China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.1 day ago
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days -- The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.1 day ago
Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble -- Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.4 hours ago
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting -- The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.15 hours ago
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency -- The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.15 hours ago
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran -- Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.1 day ago
'Forgotten' host Canada's unforgettable World Cup -- The country's co-hosting duties have come to an end along with an eventful journey for the national team.41 minutes ago
'Dark cloud' over town as woman's death investigated -- Gardaí (Irish police) investigate after a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead in County Kerry.1 hour ago
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company -- Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.5 hours ago
What's at stake in Philippines' vice-president impeachment trial? -- The political deathmatch between the country's ruling dynasties enters a critical new theatre.6 hours ago
US strikes target Iranian military boats -- The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.5 hours ago
A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week -- Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.7 hours ago