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The Ukrainian start-up taking the missile fight deep into Russia
Fire Point makes 100 long-range missiles and thousands of drones a month and is vital to Kyiv’s deep strike capability, says CEO Iryna TerekhUkraine’s leading arms company is manu…
Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.
Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-ou…
With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are…
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems. One of the most striking examples of this are dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, cloudsPedro Sánchez says Spain…
Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm
The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
Ukraine war briefing: Air ceasefire talk ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down three drones; Zelenskyy to meet Andy Burnham in UK. What we know on day 1,615Ukrainian and US officials have discussed a pro…
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime ministerVolodymyr Zelenskyy will become Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor as prime minister, in a visi…
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
BBC speaks to Palestinians targeted by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.
Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia wins the 2026 Tour de France, his fifth victory in the race
The route for the iconic cycling race's final stage was shortened because security and police were reassigned to assist with wildfires in southwest France.
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
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U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on a…
Berlin Pride van and knife rampage an ‘Islamist terrorist attack’, say German authorities
Hunt ongoing for main suspect, named as Abdul Ballout, 21, after fatal attack in Tiergarten park close to LGBTQ+ eventA deadly van ramming and knife rampage near Berlin’s Pride fe…
Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
Mythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in NormandyAfter a 12-year wait, Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the ancient Greek gods,…
Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday
F-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister saysRomania has said it is summoning Russia’s ambassador after the Nato member’s military …
Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".
Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux
Efforts to contain wildfire that has consumed an area of four times the size of Paris impeded by windy conditionsEurope wildfires live – latest updatesAuthorities are battling to …
Spain wildfire burns 'out of extinguishing capacity' as fires engulf parts of Europe – video
A wildfire burning in Spain's eastern Castellón province has grown beyond firefighting capacity, the Valencia regional government has said.Wildfires in Spain and France have drive…