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‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives
Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.…
Families search for earthquake survivors in one of Venezuela's hardest hit areas
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Caraballeda, La Guaira, where locals are still desperately searching for family members in the rubble.…
What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.…
Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following yearsWe know heatwaves have serious healt…
Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.…
SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low
The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. m…
Reform MP chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projectsUK politics live – latest updatesThe appointm…
Reader Q&A: ask Ajit Niranjan anything about Europe’s hellish week of heat
Our European environment correspondent has been reporting on the shocking heatwave that continues to scorch its way across Europe, covering everything…
Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village
June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates.…
How I survived the record Paris heatwave while seven months pregnant
It feels as if we are being abandoned to our fate by those in power, with further extreme heat expected next weekIn the summer of 2019, I had a “fun” …
'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.…
Another UK heatwave could be on the way
As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King ex…
What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq?
A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.…
Officials release names of three firefighters killed in Colorado wildfire
Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson killed working to contain raging fires on Utah-Colorado borderThe US Department of Interior on Monday …
Earthquake jolts southwest China
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck Yibin in China’s southwest province of Sichuan shortly on Monday.…
Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded
A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city.…
Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.…
Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoorsParts of central, eastern and southern Euro…
Tennessee woman dies while trying to save her son from high flood waters
Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione’s death was among at least five reported amid floods in Tennessee and KentuckyA 39-year-old woman died in Tennesse…
Venezuela earthquake rescues: Five heart-warming moments
Amid the death and destruction, a few fleeting moments have brought rare relief to Venezuelans.…
Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of weekUnseasonal snow has fallen in som…
Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live
Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday Over the weekend, multiple European train operators report…
‘If I am to die, let it be here’: Malawians fleeing unrest in South Africa
A mass return of Malawians from South Africa exposes the cost of migration, violence and broken livelihoods.…
Who is Stephen Eustaquio, who scored for Canada against South Africa?
Eustaquio flip-flopped between his home country and that of his parents throughout his youth and senior career.…
Father and son pulled out alive four days after Venezuela earthquake
ootage shows search and rescue workers pulling out father and son from under the rubble of a collapsed building.…
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.…
Ireland clinch shock 2-0 T20 series win over India
Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.…
Murder suspect had leave to remain, say police
French national Kevin Kerjean was granted leave to remain in the UK in 2021, extended until 2031.…
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.…
Three firefighters killed and two injured while battling Utah-Colorado wildfires
Firefighters were involved in joint response to Knowles and Gore blazes as wildfires ravage western US, fire agency saysThree firefighters were killed…