The Mexican women aiding migrants on their perilous journey north

A group of women helps migrants with a simple humanitarian act, defying a crackdown on migration.

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'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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Belarus pardon for German hints at wider prisoner swap

The unusual case is prompting speculation Mr Krieger may be part of a swap involving prisoners in Germany and Russia

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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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Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign

Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.

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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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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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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.

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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

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

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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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How 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in the US after 35 years

The last of an original generation of drug cartel leaders, El Mayo evaded arrest for decades. Until now.

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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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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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Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis

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

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'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".

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Watch: Moscow's Europe Square renamed Eurasia Square

Moscow's Europe Square has been renamed Eurasia Square, as Russian relations with the West deteriorate.

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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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Wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest US and western Canada

Fires are threatening a national park in Alberta and burning in British Columbia, and in Washington and Oregon in the US.

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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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Batons, tear gas, live fire - Kenyans face police brutality

The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.

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Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

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'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.

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Biden has endorsed Harris. What happens next?

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media

It is thought the device, now being examined, was used to pick the best line of sight to the former president.

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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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The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

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Bodies of fallen climbers finally recovered from Everest 'death zone'

A clean-up team removed four bodies from the Himalayas in this year's operation.

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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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Red carpets, cars and cowries: Africa's top shots

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

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Journalist told to pay damages for mocking Italian PM's height

A reporter is told to pay €5,000 for posts that a judge ruled amounted to "body shaming".

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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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Gaetz trolls McCarthy and other unexpected convention moments

The Florida congressman interrupted a live TV interview - a rare unscripted moment at the event.

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Watch: Unexpected moments from the Republican convention

The Florida congressman interrupted a live TV interview - a rare unscripted moment at the event.

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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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Kenya's ‘serial killer’ mystery - five key questions

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

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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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The missed warnings ahead of the Trump attack

Ros Atkins examines the evidence about crucial warnings in the minutes before the attack on Donald Trump.

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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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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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Ros Atkins on... The Biden dilemma facing the Democrats

A growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid after a series of gaffes.

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As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

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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.

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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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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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Man caught smuggling 100 snakes in his trousers

The traveller was caught with "living snakes in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours", officials say.

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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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Brazil's Bolsonaro may be charged over jewel sale

Brazil's ex-president is accused of benefiting from a scheme to sell gifts given to his government.

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US officials uncover alleged Russian ‘bot farm’

The justice department says nearly 1,000 social media accounts distributed pro-Russia stories.

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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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'You're not welcome here': Australia’s treatment of disabled migrants

Australia faces pressure to change strict immigration policy blocking disabled people from living there.

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Russian court jails theatre figures over IS wives play

The prosecution of a director and a playwright has sent shockwaves through the artistic community.

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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.

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Jubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit polls

Polls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.

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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.

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Ukraine lorry collides with minibus killing 14

Twelve passengers and two drivers die in a horrific accident in Rivne region.

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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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Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip

One top EU leader says Hungary's PM "has no mandate to engage with Russia" on behalf of the bloc.

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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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Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

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Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica

At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean.

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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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A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

A former US police officer runs an AI-powered network of misleading news sites turning its sights towards November.

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How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

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How the Supreme Court became a political battlefield

The fractiousness of US politics has reached the highest court in the land, and prompted demands for reform.

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How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament

A senator says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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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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Biden says ruling on Trump undermines rule of law

The US president condemns a Supreme Court verdict giving his predecessor partial immunity from prosecution.

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