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Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign
Democrats are searching for a new path forward in Maine after Graham Platner announced he was suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate.
Ebola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workers
BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.
Barcelona registers highest temperature in 112 years as UK health service urges children and elderly to ‘take weather seriously’ – Europe live
Some stations in Spain recorded temperatures of up to 44C after western Europe experienced the warmest June on recordAs per the UK Health and Safety Agency’s guidance issued earli…
Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it "cannot remain silent" after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round of 16 loss against A…
Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One
President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit on an old Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted plane, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran began tra…
Morocco presser disrupted by fighting journalists
Watch the bizarre moment Morocco's press conference was disrupted by two journalists arguing, leading to a very perplexed-looking Brahim Diaz.
Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy
President Trump capped a NATO summit in Turkey meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and saying that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense sy…
U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim de…
How Ebola misinformation is fuelling violent attacks against health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.
Populism unites Le Pen and Farage. But she is a step closer to power
Marine Le Pen is a convicted criminal. But now she’s running for office and there is still no credible candidate to oppose herAs the judge read out the verdict in Marine Le Pen’s …
Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructureRecord wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a…
Teatime in Tbilisi: Georgia’s Soviet-era plantations brew up a renaissance
Georgia’s tea industry collapsed alongside the Soviet Union but is now reaching a luxury marketRainclouds shroud the Caucasus mountains as the day’s harvest begins on a rural esta…
US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans diesel exports as refinery attacks trigger gas shortages and price spikes
Moscow moves to support domestic fuel market as drivers face hours-long lines amid intensifying Ukrainian strikes. What we know on day 1,597Russia introduced a ban on diesel expo…
Library cards and faux copies - US man sentenced in elaborate theft of 17th century Chinese literature
The man checked out rare manuscripts - many centuries old - from a California university and returned fakes in their place.
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their s…
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.
Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case
The long-shot bid by Trump comes a week after the high court ruled that those born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship.
India is adding biofuels to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy
Motorists say the E20 fuel blend has reduced their vehicles' fuel efficiency and could lead to higher maintenance costs.
Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern
Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.