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US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

July 05, 2026

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

July 04, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

July 05, 2026

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks

July 04, 2026

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

July 05, 2026

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

Injury ends Williams' Wimbledon comeback

July 04, 2026

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway island

Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants as he visits gateway island

July 04, 2026

The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

July 04, 2026

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

July 04, 2026

The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.

Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

July 04, 2026

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote

July 04, 2026

The daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting took place.

Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue

Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue

July 04, 2026

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

July 03, 2026

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

July 03, 2026

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

July 04, 2026

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".

Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding

Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding

July 04, 2026

The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.

In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

July 04, 2026

Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.

'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

July 04, 2026

Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.

More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

July 04, 2026

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

July 05, 2026

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral

BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral

July 04, 2026

Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded

Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded

July 04, 2026

The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.

'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US

'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US

July 03, 2026

More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble

Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble

July 02, 2026

Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats

Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats

July 02, 2026

Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

July 02, 2026

Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

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