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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.…
Israel releases video of huge detonations in Lebanon
The Israeli military has released video showing huge explosions and detonations in villages in southern Lebanon.…
Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks
Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of 'lying' after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank.…
US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia
The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.…
Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America corresp…
More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire
London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected a house, gardens and a railway embankment.…
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza
Israel’s military has attacked several places across Gaza.…
Georgia's unique in the American Revolution told through its historical markers
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Andrew Iden, Executive Producer of Marked!: The Podcast, which examines Georgia's role in America's revolutionary period …
The man who changed the Arab world
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.…
Lindsey Graham, hardline backer of US-Israeli wars, dies aged 71
US senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Israel and one of Washington’s most prominent foreign policy hawks, has died.…
Protest on London’s Tower Bridge demands release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia
Pro-Palestine activists unfurled a giant Palestinian flag and a banner on London's Tower Bridge.…
Israel to hold national elections on October 27, parliament says
Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has confirmed that he will run for office again.…
Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63
Footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging in the Na Ladprao pub.…
Anti-migrant display set alight in Northern Ireland bonfire
The flags of Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Somalia were draped over a huge bonfire tower before it was set alight.…
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart
Iran, US resumed fighting because they don’t see each other as ‘reliable negotiating partners’, says analyst Ali Vaez.…
England vs Argentina: Greatest moments before FIFA World Cup semifinal
England and Argentina renew their longstanding football rivalry with a World Cup final place at stake.…
Iraqi PM to meet US President Trump in Washington to deepen strategic ties
Oil and gas deals are expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation.…
Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to critical shortage of Patriot munitions.…
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the pub in the northern part of the Tha…
At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai media report
Unverified footage shows flames blasting out of the bar as people flee.…
Iran says almost a dozen ‘enemy projectiles’ targeted Qeshm Island
New explosions have been heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.…
Police: speculation during Widdecombe murder investigation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’
Politicians should not comment before facts are established, says former chief constable, after Farage describes killing as ‘premeditated murder’Senio…
Former Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark on French World Cup team
Mariano Rajoy condemned for opinion piece on Spanish website El Debate ahead of World Cup semifinal.…
How will Qatar’s Father Emir be remembered?
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died…
Qatar’s former emir remembered as ‘a man of vision and courage’
US diplomat Adam Ereli remembers Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh as a personable and charismatic leader.…
Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon men’s singles tennis title
Italy's Jannik Sinner beats Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam.…
Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis
The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.…
More than 100 firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London
Fire in Walthamstow producing a ‘significant amount of smoke’, says London fire brigadeMore than 100 firefighters are tackling a fire at a railway emb…
US congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiers
Israeli ambassador to US accuses Ro Khanna of political stunt to distract from support for Graham PlatnerRo Khanna accused the Israeli government and …
Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief
General Jean Elysee Dao says 60 others also wounded as army retakes key town after nearly a week of fighting.…