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Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.

Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award

First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.

Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under threat; Trump says blockade stays

Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.

‘Predators’: Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Global rights group says leaders of three countries behind devastating wars inspire other states to carry out abuses.

Hungary’s incoming PM says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits

Hungary’s election winner says he would enact an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him.

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO

Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.

Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government

Announcement from Tigray's main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.

Deadly shooting at famous Mexico tourist site

A gunman has killed a Canadian woman and more than a dozen others have been injured at one of Mexico's most popular tourist sites.

EU eyes Ukraine loan, Israeli settler sanctions, after Hungarian election

Ouster of EU 'spoiler-in-chief' Viktor Orban unlocks key foreign policy decisions in the 27-member bloc.

Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?

In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.

Trump boasts on ‘winning war’ on social media posts

Donald Trump has released various social media comments throughout the day, preaching about winning the war.

Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard

"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.

Funerals held across Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire

Mourners across Lebanon are burying victims of the war with Israel during a 10-day ceasefire.

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Gunman kills Canadian woman, 13 injured at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she instructed authorities to 'thoroughly investigate' incident outside Mexico City.

Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures more at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

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Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures six at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she instructed authorities to 'thoroughly investigate' incident outside Mexico City.

UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked ‘terror’ cell

Arrests come after United Arab Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbours.

Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.

Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

Rebuilding Gaza will cost more than £50bn, says UN

While the focus of many in the Middle East has been on conflicts in Lebanon and Iran, the scale of damage in Gaza is also back under scrutiny. 

More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo

The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.

Migrants in Spain queue to apply for mass legalisation programme

Migrants in Spain have queued up to apply for the country's mass legalisation programme on Monday.

Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .

Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe

The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".

Iranian FM spokesman says ceasefire ‘violated’ by US in shipment seizure

Iran is accusing the US of ‘ceasefire violations’, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election: All you need to know

Former President Rumen Radev wins big in Bulgaria’s eighth election on an 'anti-corruption' ticket.

Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?

Trump announces new talks with Iran as fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire raises stakes for future negotiations.

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Pacific Island states cannot and will not allow key climate shipping agreement to be watered down.

Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election

With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting

Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

Russia claims Ukraine-linked bomb plot foiled, German woman arrested

Russia's FSB accuses the woman, found with a bomb in her backpack, of taking part in a plot hatched by Ukraine.

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?

Fresh talks between the US and Iran are uncertain. But these are the key figures who have driven negotiations so far.

IDF soldier damages Jesus statue with sledgehammer in Lebanon - as Netanyahu responds

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned "in the strongest terms" images of an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus.

British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students

Investigation reveals how Horus, a company led by ex-military intelligence officials, was hired during protest movement.

Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases

Sudan's health ministry says 37 percent of country's health facilities are out of service as war enters its fourth year.

Rebel Wilson appears in court for start of defamation trial over social media posts

Rebel Wilson has appeared in court for the start of a defamation trial brought against her by another actress who starred in her directorial debut.

US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Iran says no talks with US for now, casting doubt over Pakistan efforts

Iran said Monday it would not be sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with the US, amid rising tensions.

Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.

Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory

Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.