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Iraq accuses U.S. of killing 7 soldiers in clinic strike
As Iraq claimed “heinous aggression,” the U.S. denied it targeted a clinic. The incident threatens to sour relations between the countries amid the Iran war.
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Russia hits Ukrainian cities, intensifying bombing as U.S. focuses on Iran
Ukraine said eight people were killed as Russia launched a bombardment that included its largest single-day drone assault of the war.
What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US Congressman Massie tells BBC
The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.
South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war.
Talk show host Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film
Colbert, who is a Tolkien superfan, will adapt an early section of the first Lord of the Rings novel.
U.S. plan to end war seeks removal of Iran’s enriched uranium, officials say
The proposal offered sanctions relief to Iran in return for the removal of all its enriched uranium and other U.S. demands, officials said.
Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.
'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star
Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday.
Iran’s missiles pierce Israel’s defenses, raising doubts about interceptors
Concern that Iran was amassing missiles to overwhelm defenses was a key factor in the push for war, officials said, and recent strikes laid bare Israel’s vulnerability.
Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency
The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.
Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition
A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.
Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.
'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, five women abused by the disgraced financier describe the impact of their shared ordeal.
'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
Danish PM fails to secure majority in party's weakest election showing since 1903
The party, which has been in power since 2019, gained the most votes but faces tough talks on forming a new government.
Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up
The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
Army paratroopers ordered to Middle East as U.S. weighs next move in Iran conflict
The orders follow weeks of speculation about whether the 82nd Airborne Division would join the war, after its headquarters unit abruptly pulled out of a training exercise this month.
Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.
We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss
Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster strike for first time in 20 years
Staff have walked out for 24 hours over a pay rise offer that was below inflation.
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
