The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

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Russian activist speaks out in spy case after prisoner swap

The strange case of Spanish-Russian reporter Pablo González, who was accused of spying by Poland before being flown to Moscow in a prisoner swap in August.

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'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'

A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.

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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

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The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

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'Black tax' - why some young Africans want to stop sending money back home

Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo's now-deleted rant against giving family members cash renews a debate.

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Weekly quiz: Which of Amy’s songs was up for sale?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban

Officials say mixed martials arts poses a risk of death and is incompatible with Islamic law.

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Three months into global cruise, passengers have not left Belfast

A round-the-world cruise ship has been delayed in Belfast for almost three months.

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Fury, hope and changing gear with a sword - Ukraine's Paris preparations

After more than two years of war, Ukraine aim to continue punching above their weight and to extend their remarkable Paralympic record.

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Manatee mummy and calf charm wildlife photo judges

The photo is among several highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

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Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

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Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign

Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia.

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Tanker attacked by Houthis appears to be leaking oil - US

The Greek-flagged MV Sounion is on fire after being attacked several times last week, the Pentagon says.

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Crushed coral and shipwrecks: Behind a new flashpoint in the South China Sea

Both countries blame each other for repeated boat collisions near the shoal in recent days.

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Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.

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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders

José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown.

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Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet

The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

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Rampant harassment and no toilets: Report exposes Kerala film industry

The Hema committee report reveals the deep rot in the Malayalam-language film industry.

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'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

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He lost his legs in the war - now he’s Ukraine’s most desirable man

So many women applied to appear beside Oleksandr Budko on The Bachelor that the show's website crashed.

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Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

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Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech

The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage.

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Home floats away from swell caused by Hurricane Ernesto

In newly obtained video, an empty beach house collapses into the sea in North Carolina.

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Watch: Trump speaks behind bullet-proof glass at rally

Trump was in North Carolina, at his first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination.

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Bangladesh to raise rates, says bank chief

Soaring prices have been a major concern for Bangladesh, with its currency also under pressure.

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Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks

The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.

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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to US media.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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Gaza threatens to divide Democrats as convention kicks off

The Democratic National Convention is set to begin as Gaza protests threaten a show of party unity.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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The poet who caught the eye of Mozambique's freedom fighters

Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.

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How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world

The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by the reaction to Raygun's efforts in Paris.

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Made in Korea: When a British boy band got the K-pop treatment

New BBC show sees British boy band hopefuls Dear Alice put through rigorous K-pop training in Seoul.

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'I've been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years'

Liya’u Sa’adu cannot afford to rent a shack, let alone a room - like some 500,000 others in Nigeria’s main city.

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Fans, fireworks and twins: Photos of the week

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

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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot

Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.

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Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

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Watch: The Northern Lights seen from space

A timelapse captured from the International Space Station shows the moon setting into streams of aurora.

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Japan’s embattled PM had a cruel summer – it ends with his exit

Japan's ruling party hopes a new face can help it restore trust after damaging corruption scandals.

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Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel

Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right".

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Watch: CCTV captures moment earthquake hits California

The quake shook homes and startled residents, but no structural damage or injuries have been reported.

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Hamas says ceasefire must be based on group’s July response

The group says any deal must be based on the response it gave last month to President Biden's plan.

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How Musk and Trump put aside their differences

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears.

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'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

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Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

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The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.

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Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa's top shots

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

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Double whammy for the Kenyan president's tax plans

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

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The 'absurd' real-life sting operation that inspired a movie

A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985.

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Australian hockey player 'sorry' after Paris cocaine arrest

A member of Australia's hockey team is arrested in Paris and is in custody for allegedly buying cocaine.

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Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader

Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

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'There is no law and order. And Hindus are being targeted again'

Hindu properties and shrines have been attacked after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh.

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.

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Even after a year in jail, Imran Khan still dominates Pakistan's politics

The former cricketing superstar has now been in prison for 365 days, with no sign of release.

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Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

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France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris

Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles took men's 100m gold.

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Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Spies' children did not know they were Russian

The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.

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'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza

A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza.

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US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran says it will "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden welcomes them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.

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Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?

The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.

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