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News imageA man climbs out from a damaged apartment building following an earthquake in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, some 30km north-west of Caracas, on June 25, 2026.
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 188, as rescuers search collapsed buildings for survivors

More than 1,500 people have been injured, and about 3,000 families have lost their home, according to the president of the national assembly.


News imageA boy wearing a dark red T-shirt looks forward - he is being held by a woman with long hair whose face cannot be seen. There are the remains of a building behind them

Devastating images from the Venezuelan earthquake

News imageA girl runs from building damagd by earthquake in El Junquito near Caracas

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

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How Pochettino has US believing they can be World Cup winners

Mauricio Pochettino has united the USA fans and players in a belief that they are capable of winning the World Cup.

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Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?

Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

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US & Canada

No injuries after plane crashes in remote Alaska wilderness

All ten people on board the commercial flight walked away from the crash after the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Alaska’s remote Brooks Range.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants

The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

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News imageSpider-Man swings on a web above the city and a villain in Spirde-Man: Brand New Day (Credit: Sony Pictures)

10 of the best films to watch this July

With Tom Holland and Zendaya starring in two of the biggest releases, here are the films to watch at the cinema and screen at home this month.

News imageAerial view of sinkhole on Konya plain (Credit: Getty Images)

The sinkholes caused by Turkey's thirst for water

The "breadbasket" of Turkey, Konya's valleys are filled with the farms needed to feed a growing nation. But the available groundwater is drying up and causing fields to collapse.


World Cup

News imageThe World Cup trophy in front of the logo for the 2026 World Cup

The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup

Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

News imageNorway fans gather in New York City's Times Square

World Cup makes more than enough money - NYC mayor

Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates "more than enough" income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.

News imageNeymar makes the heart sign with his hands while he celebrates Brazil's win over Scotland in Miami

Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero

BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen delves into the return of Brazil's Neymar against Scotland.

News imageDaichi Kamada of Japan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium

What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts

With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.


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News imageUS President Donald Trump, left, and Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, during a cabinet meeting

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

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News imageA woman protects herself from the sun under an umbrella as she rides a bicycle in Paris on June 25, 2026, as France experiences a heatwave.

France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

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Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable

Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

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TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder

Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.

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News imageLisa Bankworth, wearing shades and a brown jacket, poses for a photograph in Paris on 18 March 2026

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

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Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein

The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.

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News imageVisitors attend the opening concert of the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC.

Thousands gather for the Great American State Fair

The rally on the National Mall is one of a range of events planned by Donald Trump to celebrate America's 250th year of independence.

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Moment quakes hit Venezuela, causing people to rush out to streets

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

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Rescuers were on the site of a collapsed building in Caracas searching for survivors after back-to-back earthquakes shook the capital.

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They beat out thousands of others for the opportunity to watch all 104 games from a glass room in the middle of Times Square.

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The Ardèche: France's stunning outdoor playground

It's filled with rock-strewn ravines, stunning villages, more than 6,000km of cycling trails and blissfully few crowds.


Culture

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How brutally tortured 3rd-Century saint Sebastian became a gay icon

A Roman soldier who was killed for his Christian beliefs, Saint Sebastian has been a hero for gay men over the centuries – from Oscar Wilde to Keith Haring. Here's why.


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US Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii limits on guns in public

The court sided with gun owners who argued the limit on firearms on publicly accessible private property, like restaurants or shopping malls, violates the Second Amendment.

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Business

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Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

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The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

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Karl Stefanovic has helmed a popular breakfast TV show for the better part of two decades.

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Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.

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A history of art in seven colours

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Earth

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The risk of a 'super' El Niño is rising. Here's what it means for North America

The Pacific weather event will have far-reaching impacts across hurricane season, food harvests and weather in the US and Canada in the coming months.

The Amazon farms that feed a community - then disappear

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From a Soviet-era sanatorium to a floating market in Bangladesh, this year's World Food Photography Awards capture the many ways food shapes daily life around the world.

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