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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.
Nevada wildfire still burning out of control near secretive Area 51
The Quail Springs Fire, which was caused by lightning, now covers more than 13,500 acres, officials say.
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
Watch: Giant 100-metre Mexican sandwich sets Guinness record
The record-breaking row of traditional sandwiches was assembled during Torta Fair, an annual food festival celebrating one of Mexico's most popular street foods.
The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in rei…
Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a sy…
Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory
Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US companyA drone factory in Kyiv destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile on Frid…
European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.
Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
"It is clear you failed as a parent," the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack.
The Guardian view on prolonging kidulthood: Britain prices young adults out of independent life | Editorial
More young people live with parents as low wages, insecure work and unaffordable housing turn family support into another source of inequalityIn Britain, young people are expected…
Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
Belgium says a Canadian intern is suspected of spying at Nato. Here's what we know
The suspect was working as an intern in Nato's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers (Shape) Europe in Mons, Belgium.
Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.