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Donald Trump

Musk hosts friendly chat with Trump on X after tech delays

Mr Musk, the billionaire owner of X, blamed the glitches on a cyber-attack but one expert told the BBC that was unlikely.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Bangladesh's former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder

9 mins ago
Asia
Donald Trump

Musk hosts friendly chat with Trump on X after tech delays

Mr Musk, the billionaire owner of X, blamed the glitches on a cyber-attack but one expert told the BBC that was unlikely.

3 hrs ago
US & Canada
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Bangladesh's former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder

9 mins ago
Asia
Ukrainian tank crew sit on top of a tank in the Sumy region in Ukraine
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Zelensky says 'war is coming home' to Russia as Ukraine continues offensive

The Ukrainian military says its troops now hold 1000 sq km of Russian territory in the ongoing assault.


Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Inside the secret Titanic warehouse

A handbag, perfume and other precious items recovered from the Titanic tell stories of the doomed ship’s passengers.

5 hrs ago

King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value

Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities.

11 hrs ago
Business

'Seismic signals' of liquid water found deep inside Mars

Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.

15 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

Ladies View in Killarney National Park (Credit: Getty Images)

The brilliant green ideas saving Ireland's 'awful' tourist town

Killarney's roots as a tourist destination go back almost 300 years. Local residents are behind its remarkable refresh.

21 hrs ago
Travel
A black and white still of Alfred Hitchcock (Credit: Getty Images)

'Make them scream': Alfred Hitchcock on the secret to his film-making

Known as the "master of suspense", in 1964 the director told the BBC how he kept audiences glued to the screen.

23 hrs ago
Culture

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Flames and smoke pour from the top of a multi-storey white building at night.

Pilot attended party before crashing stolen chopper

The pilot was killed after crashing the chopper into a hotel in northern Australia Monday morning.

1 hr ago
Australia
Ashlee Good

Family of mum who died saving baby in Bondi attack speaks

Ashlee Good died while saving her baby from the attack on a crowded Sydney shopping centre in April.

11 hrs ago
Australia
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FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

9 hrs ago
World

Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

18 hrs ago
Africa

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

13 hrs ago
US & Canada
Ashlee Good

Family of mum who died saving baby in Bondi attack speaks

Ashlee Good died while saving her baby from the attack on a crowded Sydney shopping centre in April.

11 hrs ago
Australia
Polite Ambassadors are holding a taxi door open during a Publicity Campaign Launch Ceremony in Hong Kong, on June 5, 2024

Hong Kong loves to hate its cabbies - can polite ambassadors help?

Ask anyone in Hong Kong what they like least about their city - taxi drivers will likely be high on the list.

11 hrs ago
Asia
Chairperson of Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Madhabi Puri Buch gestures with her hands as she speaks at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai

Why India's market regulator is in the eye of a storm

An activist-investor has accused Sebi's chief of having links with offshore funds used by Adani group firms.

6 hrs ago
Asia
Sir Keir Starmer sat at a desk

UK's Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack

The UK PM tells Iran's president there is a serious risk of miscalculation if an attack goes ahead.

12 hrs ago
Middle East
The FBI logo

FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

9 hrs ago
World

Must watch

A tree burns as flames and smoke rise from a wildfire burning in Greece

'Anger and grief' as Athens wildfires continue overnight

The BBC's Jessica Parker is at the scene in Greece where large wildfires continue to blaze in Athens.

11 hrs ago
Europe
The unique wearable tech revolutionising wheelchair racing

The unique wearable tech revolutionising wheelchair racing

A high-tech sleeve uses biometric threads to collect athletes' data to enhance their performance.

6 hrs ago
Sport
Two police officers are standing in front of a classroom door

Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting

Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US.

14 hrs ago
US & Canada
Man spray painting Banksy rhino artwork

Moment Banksy rhino artwork is defaced by man in balaclava

Footage shared with the BBC shows the man walk up to the mural and spray paint a white tag over part of it.

12 hrs ago
London
Miley Cyrus reacts as she is honoured at the 2024 Disney Legends Awards

Emotional Miley Cyrus accepts Disney Legend award

The singer thanked fans as she became the youngest ever star to reach Disney Legend status.

16 hrs ago
US & Canada
Cole Stewart on CCTV  throwing bricks

Footage shows teenager throwing bricks at police

An 18-year-old is sentenced after being caught throwing bricks at police in Darlington, England, during violent disorder.

20 hrs ago
Tees
A meteor trail creates a white streak in the night sky above a row of houses

Watch: Timelapse captures Perseid meteor shower

A timelapse video shared with the BBC caught the Perseid meteor shower as it made its way across the skies above Aylesbury.

22 hrs ago
Beds, Herts & Bucks

Earth

 
Returning to their home river gives salmon the best chance of survival (Credit: Della Stroh)

The battle to save Alaskan salmon

As the Earth's rivers warm, salmon must either struggle to survive in a degraded habitat or move to cooler waters – but native Alaskan fishing practices are helping protect them.

Culture

 
Comedian Bella Humphries wearing a red headband with mouth slightly open  holding a mooncup to the left and looking up towards it.

The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show

Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences.

News

Eurovision star: There never was a case against me

7 mins ago
Europe

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

9 mins ago
Asia

Pilot attended party before crashing stolen chopper

1 hr ago
Australia
Burnt out buildings in the area of Vrilissia, a north eastern suburbs of Athens

Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

2 hrs ago
Europe

Sport

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Football and transfer updates and including latest on Guehi, De Ligt, Mazraoui and more

Ten new players to watch in the Premier League

3 hrs ago
Premier League

Red Sox's Duran suspended for homophobic slur

2 hrs ago
James Anderson

England great Anderson considering white ball return

James Anderson says he is "still fit enough" to continue his career as he considers a move into white ball cricket.

3 hrs ago
England

Business

Musk hosts friendly chat with Trump on X after tech delays

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Why India's market regulator is in the eye of a storm

6 hrs ago
Asia

Hong Kong loves to hate its cabbies - can polite ambassadors help?

11 hrs ago
Asia
Bartender Athena Young cleans glasses at Atomic Kitchen in Las Vegas,  July 31.

Why Trump and Harris both say 'no tax on tips'

Under the current law, employees are required to disclose all tips over $20 per month to their employer.

15 hrs ago
US & Canada

Innovation

Growing demand on the dark web for AI abuse images

4 hrs ago

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

11 hrs ago
Asia

Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge

17 hrs ago
England
Pole with basket in the sea with aurora skies

Northern lights and meteor shower reward sky gazers

Shooting stars and the aurora borealis combine to spectacular effect in the night sky.

21 hrs ago

In Pictures

 
A meteor streaks past ruins in Turkey

In Pictures: The Perseid meteor shower

A selection of photos of the spectacular event from around the world.

Culture

'Make them scream': Alfred Hitchcock on the secret to his film-making

23 hrs ago
Culture

Inside the secret Titanic warehouse

5 hrs ago

The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show

9 hrs ago
Edinburgh, Fife & East
Miley Cyrus reacts as she is honoured at the 2024 Disney Legends Awards

Emotional Miley Cyrus accepts Disney Legend award

The singer thanked fans as she became the youngest ever star to reach Disney Legend status.

16 hrs ago
US & Canada

Travel

The brilliant green ideas saving Ireland's 'awful' tourist town

21 hrs ago
Travel

The ancient lore of the humble Nigerian yam

2 days ago
Travel

A pizza chef's culinary guide to Naples

3 days ago
Travel
Cliffside of the Faroe Islands (Credit: Alamy)

The European nation ruled by sheep

Meaning "Sheep Islands", the Faroe Islands owe much of their unique identity to these hardy, tangle-haired creatures.

4 days ago
Travel

Earth

Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

2 hrs ago
Europe

Mature trees offer hope in world of rising emissions

1 day ago
Climate

The battle to save Alaskan salmon

24 hrs ago
Future
A couple walk down the promenade in summery clothing, with one wearing a sun hat and the other sunglasses, with beach huts and the union flag in the background, in Walton on Sea on 12 August

UK sees hottest day of 2024 as temperatures hit 34.8C

Temperatures reached 34.8C (95F) in Cambridge, with 32C hit in many areas of central and southern England.

17 hrs ago
UK

World of Wonder

Earth's spectacular and remote 'capital' of lightning

7 days ago
World of wonder

How climate chaos is threatening the real 'Paddington bear'

21 Jul 2024
Natural wonders

Malaysia's adventure hotspot that crosses seven habitats

18 Jun 2024
World of wonder
Emperor Penguins: Egg-cellent fathers

What makes the emperor penguin an egg-cellent father

In the BBC Select documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, we explore the world of penguin fathers.

2 Jun 2024
World of wonder

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Bartender Athena Young cleans glasses at Atomic Kitchen in Las Vegas,  July 31.

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At least 70 people were killed in the strike Israel says targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants.

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Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory

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Ukraine and Russia trade blame over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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Protests reveal deep-rooted anger, but UK is not at boiling point

The rhetoric taps into genuine frustration yet the UK is safer and more tolerant than ever.

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