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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/thzXf6N
via IFTTT

New Secret Service boss reveals fresh Trump shooting details

In a tense hearing, Acting Director Ronald Rowe shared new details about security failures, the would-be assassin and changes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbewHac
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cAnT6Jh
via IFTTT

Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yzCTFNP
via IFTTT

'Unjustified': Videos reveal brutality during Bangladesh protests

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z9MzCQ7
via IFTTT

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".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9wX0pZy
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hY6RNgT
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7nMiJoB
via IFTTT

Timing, luck or talent - what makes a billionaire?

Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sapdVDU
via IFTTT

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLFsN5i
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gV0u5Ht
via IFTTT

Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qCfDnN1
via IFTTT

Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tahvrSX
via IFTTT

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 on Saturday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YJU1Qa0
via IFTTT

JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rQAEBs7
via IFTTT

Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PoLVXih
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Dnrei8
via IFTTT

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?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZizIARC
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6yt87u
via IFTTT

Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis

Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/odbviSZ
via IFTTT

Morocco beat Argentina in game marred by crowd trouble

Crowd trouble forces the first football match of the Olympics to be delayed by almost two hours, with Morocco finally beating Argentina 2-1 in an empty stadium.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kEqXHc6
via IFTTT

Yellowstone blast sends visitors fleeing for cover

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RamSCfF
via IFTTT

Pilot survived Nepal crash after cockpit sheared by freight container

The plane's cockpit split from its fuselage leaving pilot as the sole survivor of crash that killed 18.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/POLSqvZ
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tb78J5T
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CS1LhIm
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1gothOc
via IFTTT

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vSPh38E
via IFTTT

Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/J0dafOt
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBDbpmX
via IFTTT

Who will replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfH6Fpi
via IFTTT

Watch: How US President Joe Biden's bid for re-election came to an end

US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAIQ1ei
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/y8Tgo1x
via IFTTT

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

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vw17P05
via IFTTT

The Spanish fightback against record tourism

Activists say spiralling housing costs are due to properties being bought by foreigners - or rented over the summer.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0z9OH68
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BZRMuCv
via IFTTT

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fx6QIHu
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4jcOxCb
via IFTTT

Judge sets Harvey Weinstein retrial date for November

The ex-film mogul will be retried for rape after his conviction was overturned on appeal in April.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UsgcXWE
via IFTTT

Watch: Waterspout spotted off Philippines coast

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/THLFO4j
via IFTTT

'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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWyGsth
via IFTTT

One dead, several injured after car hits Paris cafe

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/e28iG04
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zkQjA0V
via IFTTT

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

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ecVKWwZ
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dJRS7Tk
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tOv1XPB
via IFTTT

Violence erupts at Dublin site earmarked for asylum seekers

Fifteen people are charged with offences after disturbances described by the Irish PM as "reprehensible".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/B3EnWVy
via IFTTT

Royal welcome as winners Spain return from Euros

Pictures as Euro 2024 champions Spain return home to a royal welcome in Madrid.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XajyWsg
via IFTTT

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?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWX9gbq
via IFTTT

JD Vance once criticised Trump. Now he's his running mate

The junior senator from Ohio shot to fame writing about his hard upbringing and morphed from a 'never-Trumper' into a Maga champion.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yFvMBla
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPMH2AI
via IFTTT

Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LmyMC8X
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNTvJws
via IFTTT

Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OG7g8Eq
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LwHtNd
via IFTTT

Trump rushed off stage at Pennsylvania rally as loud noises heard

Sharp bangs were heard as the Republican addressed supporters in Pennsylvania.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5koqzw3
via IFTTT

Five jailed for Ecuador presidential candidate's murder

The head of the Los Lobos gang is handed a 34 year sentence for ordering Fernando Villavicencio's murder.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Xm6MWZ
via IFTTT

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

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Awqmo4i
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xP5bV4k
via IFTTT

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zCODyQi
via IFTTT

Who could replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

Several rising stars in the party could enter the 2024 fray if Joe Biden steps aside.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ba6v1sL
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FwcixKZ
via IFTTT

Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pVK0bJo
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YE6JcdN
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TLMtwnk
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqvP60a
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/g8yKVLO
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jSXxFm
via IFTTT

Rewards for tourists who litter pick in Copenhagen

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/z1FJund
via IFTTT

Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/f6np4su
via IFTTT

Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation

Ehab al-Ghussein had been appointed to manage the affairs of the Hamas government in Gaza City and northern Gaza.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DsA6tCl
via IFTTT

LFI supporters burst into cheers in Paris's Stalingrad Square

Preliminary results showed France's left-wing alliance, New Popular Front, led the polls.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCWTgBh
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/48n32Ga
via IFTTT

Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvWwf1u
via IFTTT

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”.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nW5O7i3
via IFTTT

'We've learnt to do surgery without electricity': Ukraine's power cuts worsen

Russia is pummelling Ukraine's energy grid, forcing Ukrainians to live and work by torch light.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XoRwAs2
via IFTTT

Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GVSUlNH
via IFTTT

World media reacts to UK election

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/M5RBkDG
via IFTTT

Flames, chains and grains: Africa's top shots

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PCL6MOf
via IFTTT

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?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQyBH5k
via IFTTT

Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nsV34LU
via IFTTT

Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground

Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/o8Dd9EQ
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xUFeM7
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Jn7k0V
via IFTTT

Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynOKudo
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RohLs8A
via IFTTT

Judge orders surprise release of Epstein transcripts

Nearly 200 pages of documents shed new light on Epstein's crimes and how he evaded severe punishment.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7nqdeB5
via IFTTT

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0s5rF9q
via IFTTT

Trump says immunity ruling 'big win' for democracy

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ovYPdXD
via IFTTT

Justices 'fear for democracy' in dissent on Trump immunity

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJueTGK
via IFTTT

Will Biden's green jobs policy help him win votes?

The US president has invested heavily in helping to create renewable energy jobs across the country.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AON2m7x
via IFTTT

I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SnH7sRJ
via IFTTT

Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kj6HDIk
via IFTTT