Saturday, August 31, 2024

The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

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UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Protest, a punch and the Paralympics: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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'It feels like we're in Gaza': Israeli West Bank raid leaves destruction and determination in its wake

Palestinians in Nur Shams camp speak to the BBC's Lucy Williamson after Israeli forces withdraw.

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Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Thursday, August 29, 2024

New Zealand's Māori king dies

The king died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery.

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Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft.

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Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.

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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats

Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids.

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Mpox jabs arrive on African soil after red-tape delays

Vaccines are arriving in Africa - the heart of the outbreak - weeks after it was declared a health emergency.

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

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Monday, August 26, 2024

‘I found out that my son had died on social media’

Amina's son left Senegal on a boat to reach Spain. His body was found off the Dominican Republic.

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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

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Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy.

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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders

José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown.

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Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.

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Saturday, August 24, 2024

The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

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Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

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RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and supports Donald Trump

The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship".

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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights

Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads.

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake quotes

The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival.

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Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks

The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.

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Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon

Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war.

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Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC

What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

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Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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Saturday, August 17, 2024

Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world

The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by Raygun's efforts in Paris.

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Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.

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Friday, August 16, 2024

No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane

Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader.

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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?

Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission.

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Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online

The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

On the frontline of Greece’s wildfire 'hell'

A firefighter says this week's mega-blaze which reached the outskirts of Athens was like a war.

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Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed

Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Watch: CCTV captures moment earthquake hits California

The quake shook homes and startled residents, but no structural damage or injuries have been reported.

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Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting

Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US.

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4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

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Sunday, August 11, 2024

'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

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Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

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Saturday, August 10, 2024

Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Friday, August 9, 2024

Fishing, farmers and facepaint: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

First debate showdown between Trump and Harris set for September

The debate on ABC News will mark the first time the rivals will square off since Harris became Democrats' presidential nominee

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What we know about military records of Walz and Vance

Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Australian hockey player 'sorry' after Paris cocaine arrest

A member of Australia's hockey team is arrested in Paris and is in custody for allegedly buying cocaine.

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Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader

Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

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Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat

The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

US arrests Pakistani national in alleged plot to kill Trump

Asif Merchant is accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill politicians on US soil, including Trump.

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Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.

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Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse

An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.

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US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.

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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

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France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris

Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles wins an epic men's 100m.

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'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out

Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

He lost two homes to California fires in six years. Now what?

Rick Pero can't fathom starting over again after watching his home burn down again in northern California.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.

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Friday, August 2, 2024

US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case

Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge.

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.

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Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?

The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.

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Hezbollah leader says conflict with Israel in 'new phase' after killings

The killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders crossed "red lines", Hassan Nasrallah says, but he stops short of declaring all-out war.

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Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap

The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane.

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