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Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.
China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding
Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York C…
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip
Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.
'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US
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.
A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada
Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challeng…
Iran plans dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death
The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah…
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary – video
Pope Leo has used his first major address to his home country to praise the US's history of welcoming immigrants, urging Americans to live up to the ideals put forward in the de…
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Russian airstrikes on Kyiv, the aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela, a brutal heatwave in Europe and Harry Kane at the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the wor…
William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".
Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo urged Americans to live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in his first major address to the USPope Leo has used his first major address to his home coun…
Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".
Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave
Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise furtherThe number of deaths recorded in France surged by nearly 30% dur…
What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
Ukrainian woman named by Interpol as main suspect in Monaco bomb attack
Monaco's prosecutor's office says the suspect is no longer in Monaco.
Stand-up comic in court accused of insulting Islam and Erdogan in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "insulting religious values" on stage.
Can Girmay recreate past Tour de France glories with new team?
Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.
July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital
July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls reta…