'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

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Israel tells US it plans to launch limited ground incursion into Lebanon

A US official told the BBC's US partner CBS that the operation could start as soon as Monday.

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How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

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SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts

The craft will return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - stranded since June - to Earth.

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

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Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.

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A crucial election fight unfolds in Tim Walz's home state

An electoral quirk could mean rural voters in Nebraska hold the tie-breaking vote in November’s presidential election.

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Hollywood's big boom has gone bust

Productions are down by about 40% and entertainment industry employees say they can't find work.

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BBC Verify analysis footage of Israeli strikes on Beirut

How the BBC worked out the facts about blasts in Lebanon's capital from clues in social media footage.

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Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.

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BBC asks Trump what he would do differently in the Middle East

The former president says the conflict in Lebanon is "unacceptable" and must end "one way or the other".

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Can diplomacy bring Middle East ceasefire? Early signs don't bode well

The new plan packages up a series of regional objectives that have remained out of reach for diplomats for nearly two decades.

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Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.

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US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border

The 11-strong bloc said the situation between Israel and Hezbollah presented an "unacceptable risk" of broader escalation.

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Lebanon strikes are preparing for ground offensive - Israel army chief

More than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv.

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Wreckage shows how Titan's hull came apart

Experts told the US Coast Guard on Wednesday there were safety problems with Titan's hull.

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'The violence is getting out of hand': Crime grips Cuba's streets

Fidel Castro once said Cuba was the world's safest nation. Now police can't keep the streets safe.

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Zelensky looks to Biden to back Ukraine 'Victory plan'

Kyiv is hoping for a strong show of support from the US leader before he leaves the White House.

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CrowdStrike boss apologises for global IT outage

Adam Meyers, a senior vice president with the IT firm at the heart of July's mass outage, faced a grilling by US lawmakers.

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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

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Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.

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Left-leaning candidate leads Sri Lanka presidential race

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has received messages of congratulations from his main rivals.

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Israel orders 45-day closure of Al Jazeera West Bank office

The network, which Israel has called a threat to its security, broadcast the operation live.

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Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah

Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks.

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Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

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Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices

The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.

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Key takeaways from first week of Titan sub hearings

The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day

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Secret Service admits 'complacency' before Trump rally shooting

The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns.

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Trump-backed governor candidate denies 'black Nazi' post

Mark Robinson dismisses a CNN report about his alleged comments on an adult forum as "salacious tabloid lies".

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UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories

Israel denounces the Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution as "diplomatic terrorism".

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New video shows remains of Titan sub on sea floor

The submersible was descending towards the Titanic wreck when it imploded in June 2023.

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Watch: Timelapse of supermoon rising over California

A supermoon lights up the sky across the world along with a rare partial lunar eclipse.

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Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election

It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis.

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Usyk released after airport detention - Zelensky

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being detained at an airport in Poland.

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The German woman who dedicated her life to an Indian university

Gerda Philipsborn left her home in Germany to help her three Indian friends set up Jamia Millia Islamia.

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Ros Atkins on how close Trump got to gunman at golf course

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle.

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Police surround car near Trump golf course

In the footage, taken by bystanders, there are long lines of traffic stuck behind a number of police cars that are sprawled across the road.

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What we know so far about Trump 'assassination attempt'

A suspect is in custody and has been identified by security sources in the US.

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Police cars block traffic near Trump golf course

Donald Trump says he is "safe and well" after a suspect was arrested following what authorities have called an apparent assassination attempt.

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Sheriff describes moment suspect apprehended at Trump golf course

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw told reporters that a Secret Service agent had spotted an AK-47-style weapon poking out of the bushes.

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Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.

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Venezuela arrests US and Spanish citizens over 'plot'

Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen are arrested on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country.

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Funeral of Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner takes place

Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.

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A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city

Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.

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'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events

New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.

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Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and Harris

The pontiff called the candidates "against life", criticising Donald Trump on immigration and Kamala Harris on abortion.

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Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies

Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are behind pet disappearances.

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'Undemocratic overkill' in Pakistan as Imran Khan's followers push to free him

Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political parties.

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Laura Loomer: Who is conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?

She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane.

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Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisoners

Dozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.

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Trump-Harris debate sums up policy-light US election

We learned little new from both sides on policy, a theme in a campaign that has been focused largely on character.

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Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.

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US veteran makes 'incredible' progress after world's first eye transplant

Aaron James has been able to resume normal life after receiving a partial-face and whole-eye transplant.

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US says leaders of white supremacist group plotted global attacks online

Two people have been charged with running the so-called "Terror Collective" on Telegram.

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Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.

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Venezuela's González vows to 'continue to fight' for democracy

Spain has granted asylum to Edmundo González after he left his homeland on Saturday.

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Sinner storms past Fritz to win first US Open title

Jannik Sinner holds off a late charge from American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam title.

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Kamala Harris's pain-free campaign faces first crunch moment

She avoided the challenges and scrutiny of a bitter Democratic primary, so Tuesday's debate entails even higher stakes.

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DNA tests to identify children who died in Kenya school fire

One official told journalists some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.

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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

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Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth

The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe.

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Watch: Flood devastates library causing $10 million of damage

There was about $10m (£7.5m) of damage after heavy rainfall hit parts of Long Island, New York.

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Police drone finds missing child in massive cornfield

Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin quickly located the toddler using drones with thermal capabilities.

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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson kept in Greenland jail

Japan has been seeking the arrest of Paul Watson over an incident in Antarctic waters in 2010.

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British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

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US charges Hamas leaders over 7 October attack on Israel

Six top members of Hamas are charged with crimes including the murder of Americans and terrorism.

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'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely.

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

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Will more stars boycott Dubai after rapper Macklemore?

The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group suspected of genocide.

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Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away.

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