Thursday, July 31, 2025

Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka

The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.

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Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.

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UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions

The PM announces there will be a shift in policy in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.

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Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering

The 73-year-old has become the first Colombian president to be convicted of a crime.

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Watch: Four killed in Manhattan shooting

A New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.

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Monday, July 28, 2025

Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

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The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games

Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.

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Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting

Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the attack in Thailand's capital.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Passengers use emergency slides to flee plane fire in US

One person was taken to hospital after a fire started during takeoff.

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Eleven injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart, authorities say

One person is in custody following the incident in Traverse City, which police say was a "random act".

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Gaza aid site offered a 'women only' day. It didn't stop the killing

Families say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza.

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What to Know About the Hack at Tea, an App Where Women Share Red Flags About Men

A data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.

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Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

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Trump Fights ‘Woke’ A.I. + We Hear Out Our Critics

“Any historical understanding of the First Amendment would say this is just plainly unconstitutional.”

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Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte

Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.

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Watch: Man dons bear costume in Japanese Police animal attack drill

Authorities and local hunters have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago.

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BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

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In the Latest Space Race, It’s China vs. SpaceX

China has made it a national priority to catch up with SpaceX’s nearly 8,000 Starlink internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit, which it regards as a military threat. Despite successes in other parts of its space program, China has just 124 internet-providing satellites in low-Earth orbit. Selam Gebrekidian, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains why China is lagging behind in this new space race.

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Wreckage found after plane carrying 49 people goes down in Russian far east

The Angara airlines An-24 plane had disappeared from radar as it approached an airport in Amur region.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Thousands pay tribute to veteran Indian communist leader

VS Achuthanandan, one of the most popular political leaders in Kerala state, died this week at the age of 101.

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Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women's health and water sanitation.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

World Health Organization condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in Gaza

The UN agency accused Israeli forces of attacking a building housing its staff and their families in Deir al-Balah.

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Australia's toxic algae bloom is 'natural disaster' - premier

The catastrophe has turned South Australian waters toxic green and suffocated masses of marine life.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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Victims' families decry report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash

The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors.

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High-profile Kenyan activist faces terror charges over anti-government protests

Rights groups have condemned Boniface Mwangi's arrest as an attempt to stifle dissent.

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Watch: Camel learns to walk again with prosthetic leg

The animal, named Cammie, was rehabilitated by an animal shelter in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

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What Would a Real Friendship With A.I. Look Like? Maybe Like Hers.

Chatbots can get scary if you suspend your disbelief. But MJ Cocking didn’t — and wound up in a relationship that was strangely, helpfully real.

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Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

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At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say.

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How a Sequoia Capital Partner’s Mamdani Posts Dragged the Firm Into Politics

Sequoia Capital, which backed Nvidia, Google and Apple when they were start-ups, has long stayed above the fray. But one partner’s post about Zohran Mamdani set off a chain reaction.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.

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X Hits Grok Bottom + More A.I. Talent Wars + ‘Crypto Week’

“XAI had to apologize after Grok began praising Adolf Hitler, making antisemitic comments and referring to itself as MechaHitler.”

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North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening

Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.

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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom

Consumer groups say proposals by BlackRock and Blackstone to buy energy companies in Minnesota, New Mexico and Texas could hurt residents.

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Syria president vows to protect Druze after deadly sectarian violence

Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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Twenty killed in crowd surge at Gaza aid site, GHF aid group says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 19 were trampled to death and one was stabbed at the site in the Khan Younis area.

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Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex

The woman, known as "Ms Golf", allegedly had sexual relations with monks and extorted money from them.

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Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000

Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

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World's 'oldest' marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run

Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him.

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As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown

Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?

BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

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World's oldest president to seek eighth term

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.

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Sunday, July 13, 2025

South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

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US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

German backpacker found after 11 nights in Australia's outback

Carolina Wilga, 26, survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police said.

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'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

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Air India report may lead to answers, but not closure for families

As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel

Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats

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Is A.I. the Future of Web Browsing?

A test of the app Dia illustrates that the humble web browser may be the path to making artificial intelligence more natural to use.

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'I created it myself': The boy behind the viral 'aura farming' boat racing dance

Over the past few weeks, a boy dancing on the prow of a racing boat has become an internet sensation.

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Watch: Rare shelf cloud seen over Maryland amid severe weather

Video shows the phenomenon floating over the city of Bowie as storms and flooding hit areas across the Northeast US.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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A.I.-Generated Images of Child Sexual Abuse Are Flooding the Internet

Organizations that track the material are reporting a surge in A.I. images and videos, which are threatening to overwhelm law enforcement.

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'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed

At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Australian childcare operator to install CCTV after abuse claims

An employee of G8 Education, one of Australia's largest private childcare operators, was charged with child rape.

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Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers

The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center.

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200 million year-old flying reptile species found

The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.

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Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again

Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests

These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.

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Thousands turn out to mark the Dalai Lama's 90 birthday

The Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday and says he hopes to lives for another 40 years until he is 130

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'Y'all need to get out now' - Texans reflect on flood devastation

Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

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Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars

The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.

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Solar Industry Says Republican Policy Bill Would Cede Production to China

A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.

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Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says

Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28

A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.

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Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?

With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.

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