'Is she black or Indian?': Trump attacks Harris' racial identity

The Republican suggested Vice-President Kamala Harris changed her identity from Indian and "became black".

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Bowen: Israel's killing of Haniyeh deals hammer blow to ceasefire prospects

The Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran, and it is widely believed Israel was behind the killing.

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Hezbollah confirms commander died in Israeli strike

Israel had accused Fuad Shukr, a top Hezbollah commanders, of masterminding operations against Israel.

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Trump on Harris: 'Is she Indian or is she black?'

Donald Trump questioned the vice-president's racial identity while speaking at a conference for black journalists.

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Chaos and damage in Beirut after Israeli air strike

Smoke seen rising from above the Lebanese capital, as building is damaged and crowds of people gathered outside.

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Thousands of Palestinians return to Khan Younis as IDF withdraws

The Hamas-run media office says more than 250 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli operation in the area.

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Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim

Video shows crowds gathered in the Venezuelan capital as riot police face off with demonstrators.

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'Unjustified': Videos reveal brutality during Bangladesh protests

A UN expert describes the violence seen in videos analysed by the BBC as "unlawful".

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Caracas echoes with loud protests against Venezuela's disputed election result

Protesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is "destroying everything".

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Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse

The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza.

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Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast.

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Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought

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Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.

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Kit Harrington defends play's 'black out' nights

Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences.

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Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a key political battleground for Republicans

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Top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024

Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way.

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Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

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Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail?

France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame.

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Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

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How a sketch blossomed into Pakistan's first Ghibli-style animation

The Glassworker is the country's first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?

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How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths

A new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly bacteria spread, causing about 500,000 deaths.

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Salman Rushdie attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah

Hadi Matar plans to plead not guilty to the federal charges of providing material support to a terrorist group.

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Ukraine thrown into war's bleak future as drones open new battlefront

On the front line, drones are killing hundreds every day - showing the world a new kind of high-tech war.

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Yellowstone blast sends visitors fleeing for cover

A hydrothermal explosion of rock and debris erupted near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park.

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Watch: Celine Dion in Paris amid rumours of Olympic performance

In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person's Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows.

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150,000 have fled Gaza's Khan Younis since Monday, UN says

Israel has renewed its offensive in the city, saying Hamas is reassembling its forces there.

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Senator Bob Menendez to quit after bribery conviction

Democrat had resisted calls to resign for accepting gifts, including gold bars, to aid foreign states.

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Ten years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Watch: Dancing tea cakes, a giant Nessie and Karen Dunbar - the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 10 years on.

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CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.

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Lawmakers call on US Secret Service boss to resign

Both parties called on Kimberly Cheatle to resign during a bruising hearing about security lapses that led to the Trump rally shooting.

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Biden's legacy of accomplishment is unmatched - Harris

The US Vice-President praised Joe Biden's track record as US president.

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Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race.

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Malaysia tracks down missing oil tanker which fled after collision

The vessel was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene on Friday.

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Who will replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

Mr Biden has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.

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US President Joe Biden says it has been 'greatest honour' to serve as he ends campaign

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country".

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Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled.

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‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

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Thousands gather for Trump's first rally since shooting

Trump and running mate JD Vance are scheduled to address a crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday evening.

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Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

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Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent.

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Belarus sentences German medic to death, activists say

Rico Krieger, 30, was convicted of six crimes, including terrorism, in a closed trial in June.

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Watch: Waterspout spotted off Philippines coast

Footage shows the column of air and water near Misamis Oriental province on Thursday.

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American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says

The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career.

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Rwanda's president smashes his own election record

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say.

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'Is this some kind of fantasist?' Behind the viral BBC video

Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof.

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One dead, several injured after car hits Paris cafe

The driver initially fled the scene but was later arrested, police say.

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Three things to watch for in JD Vance's convention speech

The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate.

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Drake's Toronto home 'The Embassy' hit by floods

The Canadian rapper joked on Instagram that the rushing floodwaters "better be espresso martini".

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Drake's Toronto home 'The Embassy' hit by floods

The Canadian rapper joked on Instagram that the rushing floodwaters "better be espresso martini".

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Toronto reels from floods and power cuts after severe storms

Record rainfall leaves large areas of city flooded, drivers stranded and 170,000 without power.

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Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him

There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.

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Copa America - the 'party that almost became a tragedy'

What went wrong at the 2024 Copa America tournament and what can be learned from the chaotic scenes that marred the final?

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Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

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Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard.

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Alec Baldwin's Rust trial dismissed amid claims of hidden evidence

The dismissal happened just days into the actor's involuntary manslaughter trial.

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Former PMs, film and sports stars join Ambani wedding

Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire's son.

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Hackers steal call records of 'nearly all' AT&T customers

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken.

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Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

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Israeli army 'failed in mission' to protect kibbutz from Hamas attack

The army's report examined the 7 October attack on Kibbutz Be'eri, in which 101 people were killed.

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Rival Bolivian party factions in street brawl

Followers of President Luis Arce and former president Evo Morales faced off in La Paz.

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US says Gaza's floating aid pier to shut down soon

The $230m pier had delivered 8,000 tonnes of aid before it was removed last month because of bad weather.

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Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger now than ever'

The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.

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Nato vows 'irreversible path' to Ukraine membership

Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.

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Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun, Rust trial hears

Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence.

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Gladiator II: Paul Mescal battles a rhino in upcoming film

The trailer for Ridley Scott's sequel to Gladiator also includes a water battle in Rome's Colosseum.

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BBC Verify looks at evidence linking Russia to Kyiv hospital strike

Watch BBC Verify's visual analysis of the strike which killed two adults and injured 300.

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Europe's Ariane-6 rocket blasts off in maiden flight

It's taken 10 years to develop and cost billions but the new launch vehicle has finally blasted off.

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Rewards for tourists who litter pick in Copenhagen

The city hopes to offset the "environmental burden" of tourism with rewards for eco-friendly travellers.

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Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially.

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National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result.

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Fake police scammers convinced me I was on China's 'most wanted' list

Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”.

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French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory.

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Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote

France’s sometimes violent election campaign closes with appeals from leaders ahead of Sunday’s vote.

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Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds

Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations.

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World media reacts to UK election

Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world.

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Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

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Flames, chains and grains: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections.

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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.

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Pay rise freeze for Kenyan MPs after public anger

Protesters last week forced William Ruto to scrap planned tax rises, saying public money was being wasted.

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Belarus frees five political prisoners in rare amnesty

Activists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday.

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Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed

Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive.

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Texas Democrat openly calls on Biden to leave presidential race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for Biden to make the "difficult to decision to withdraw" from the race.

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Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit

He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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The Malawi music icon who became a 'soldier for the poor'

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

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Trump says immunity ruling 'big win' for democracy

The former US president hails a Supreme Court verdict giving him partial immunity from prosecution.

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Justices 'fear for democracy' in dissent on Trump immunity

The three liberals, led by Sonia Sotomayor, painted a dark picture of absolutist power.

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