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'A lot of scepticism' from some Israeli politicians
US President Donald Trump said the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas in Gaza.
‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather
Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likelyThe extreme heat and drought stoking huge wildfires in Spain and Fran…
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying …
‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis
In this week’s newsletter: As France and Spain battle huge fires in this summer of relentless heat, will it be enough to spur us to take action? • Don’t get Down to Earth delivere…
Calls grow ‘to flunk’ Portugal’s education minister amid exam marking fiasco
Fernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal actionPressure is growing on Portugal’s education ministe…
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now routinely bypassed, with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targetsGood m…
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, where some of the most serious damage was recorded.
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. But many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remain to wind down t…
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The rapper had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after performing in Perth in 2024.
If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.
Will brutal wildfires force French leaders to take climate crisis seriously?
Campaigners worry politicians will have moved on by time of elections in which Marine Le Pen is expected to challengeAs dozens of forest wildfires burned across France this week a…
After teargas, protests and legal strife, Turkey has a new opposition party. Is this the man who can oust Erdoğan? | Kaya Genç
Under Özgür Özel, the CHP became Turkey’s most popular party. Now his Yeni (New) movement is growing fastIn May this year, police in Ankara stormed the headquarters of the Republi…
Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC they have agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel has not commented.
US cyber defence agency warns of water attacks after Minnesota targeted
More than 30 water systems in the state faced an attack this week - with US media indicating Iran could be behind it.
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he is ‘not sure’ about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles
US president places military plan in doubt despite positive meetings with Voloymyr Zelenskyy in Washington this week. What we know on day 1,619Donald Trump has cast doubt on allo…
Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.
Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.
Record low water levels across Europe reveal mammoth skeletons and forgotten shipwrecks – video
Water levels across several of Europe’s major waterways have dropped to exceptionally low levels, setting new records in some areas.Extreme heat exacerbated by the climate crisis …
England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis
England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.
Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.
'I won't stop fighting,' says 'cockroach' protester after alleged detention
Mohammad Junaid has moved court alleging he was unlawfully detained by police due to his role in the protests.
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.
Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.