US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?

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Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

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Trump Escalates Fight With Brazil, Taking Aim at Its Economy and Politics

By Ana Ionova and Jack Nicas from NYT World https://ift.tt/i8fYkW2

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

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Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m

The German sportswear giant sources most of its products from Vietnam and Indonesia.

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India and US set for launch of 'first-of-its-kind' satellite

Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets.

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BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood

The BBC's Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.

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Eve Jobs’s Wedding in the Cotswolds Is Peak Quiet Luxury

By Anna Grace Lee from NYT Style https://ift.tt/wDTaiyM

Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.

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Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

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Churchgoers killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say.

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Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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Ocasio-Cortez Must Pay Another $2,700 for Met Gala Dress

By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/DGyChOJ

Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.

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'All the people are hungry': Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food

All week across the BBC we've been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.

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How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing

In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

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Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.

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Attorney General Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files

By Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6dHhP7G

BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

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What the US-Japan deal means for Asia and the world

An agreement gives firms certainty after months of chaos from Donald Trump's tariff policy.

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Erik Menendez taken to hospital with unknown medical condition, US media report

It comes weeks before he and his brother are expected at a parole hearing, after decades in US prison.

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Two Israelis questioned after attending Belgium's Tomorrowland festival

Police said the pair were detained after two pro-Palestinian groups alleged they had been waving flags from their army brigade.

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Hunter Biden lashes out at George Clooney over father's 2024 election exit

Joe Biden's son directs expletive-filled accusations at the Hollywood actor for his part in the former president quitting the campaign.

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Crackdown on Pakistan's illegal big cats after pet lion attack

BBC Pakistan correspondent Azadeh Moshiri joined wildlife officials on their raids.

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Want More Self-Control? The Secret Isn’t Willpower.

By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/1fINYd7

At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school

The air force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka.

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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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Japan's ruling party set to lose majority, exit polls suggest

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.

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Israel issues new evacuation orders in crowded central Gazan city

People in Deir al-Balah are told to leave, as the IDF prepares to launch its first ground offensive in the city during its war against Hamas.

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'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

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Number of Missing in Kerr County, Texas, After Floods Drops to 3

By Alyce McFadden and Chris Hippensteel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HydOUp1

Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar

The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August.

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E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm

By Lisa Friedman and Maxine Joselow from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/eY5c7Gl

Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say.

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Teen Arrested in Killing of Paddleboarder in Maine

By Mark Walker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mxLaBow

What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.

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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

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Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.

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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.

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The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falcone's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

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US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

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First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth

The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission with Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours.

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With $217 Million in Ticket Sales, ‘Superman’ Helps Save Warner Bros., Too

By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://ift.tt/oz4cfrM

Body of former Nigerian leader Buhari to be flown home for simple burial

Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.

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South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

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ICE Set to Vastly Expand Its Reach With New Funds

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Hamed Aleaziz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kYZ8jAg

Man, 25, dies in balcony fall at Malta hotel

Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday.

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Camp Mystic Owners’ Legacy: ‘If You’re a Camper, You Know Who They Are’

By Ruth Graham from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YR3HxkA

Survivors Recount a Night of Terror at Waterfront Campgrounds

By Thomas Fuller and Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/V6BKuEs

'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

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It’s Time to Let Go of ‘African American’

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/VoKp8mL

Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump

The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine.

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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges

The US singer attends a hearing in London over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.

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Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes - Israeli official

The US has insisted that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely 'obliterated' during strikes in June.

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Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.

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How the Rich Go Grocery Shopping

By Taylor Robinson from NYT New York https://ift.tt/xyIVkaL

US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants

The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.

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Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats

By Christine Zhang and Tony Romm from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UvXscSD

Bee attack leaves three in critical condition and dozens injured in France

Twenty-four people were stung when a swarm of bees attacked passersby in the town of Aurillac.

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Police officer who shot Aboriginal teen was 'racist', inquest finds

Kumanjayi Walker, 19, was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe in Australia in 2019.

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Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.

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Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala.

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Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke

By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jm5Ilg7

Mother of 2 Rescued Campers in Texas Relays Their Story

By Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HEjIST2

Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.

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Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

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'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria

Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.

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BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

Watch BBC footage of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel, a move the UK describes as "a significant moment".

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Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told

Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.

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BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

The BBC's Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children.

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'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero'

Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.

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Skydiving Plane With 15 Aboard Crashes in New Jersey

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Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

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Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

By Benjamin Mullin, Michael M. Grynbaum, Lauren Hirsch and David Enrich from NYT Business https://ift.tt/TsdqNrQ

Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia

The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.

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Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

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A Saber-Rattling Musk Promises a New Political Party if the G.O.P. Bill Passes

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Danish women to face conscription by lottery

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.

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