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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Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel that "challenging days lies ahead" after Iran threatened "harsh punishment".

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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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Olympic triathlons to go ahead as Seine passes tests

The latest Seine river water tests were deemed compliant by World Triathlon.

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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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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

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The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

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Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

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

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'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors

Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.

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My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead

Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

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From Olympic braids to sunsets: Africa's top shots

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

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Paris set for its first Olympics in 100 years

'Games wide open' is the motto for this year's Paris Olympics, which officially begin on Friday with the opening ceremony.

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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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Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'

A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

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Thousands protest as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

The Israeli PM received several standing ovations, but many lawmakers refused to attend his speech in Washington.

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Edmundo González: The man taking on Maduro for Venezuela's presidency

The former diplomat is the surprise opposition candidate trying to depose the incumbent, Nicolás Maduro.

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Gaza release deal has to happen now, hostage's mother says

"She can survive this," Ayelet Levy Shachar says of her daughter, who's been held in Gaza for nine months.

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Russian arrested over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Paris Olympics

It comes just days before the games get under way with an opening ceremony in central Paris on Friday.

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Keanu Reeves: I think about death all the time

The Matrix star's new novel, The Book of Elsewhere, explores the theme of mortality.

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Hollywood stars praise Biden and rally round Harris

Famous faces are quick to pay tribute to the US president, after he says he won't stand for re-election.

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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 Spanish fightback against record tourism

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

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Fans, flames and fish: Photos of the week

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

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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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What Republicans want from a second Trump presidency

Some of former President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters have been speaking to the BBC's Kayla Epstein.

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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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Germany plans to halve military aid for Ukraine

Berlin says a G7 scheme to raise $50bn from interest on frozen Russian assets will ensure other funding.

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Dinosaur skeleton fetches record $44.6m at auction

The near complete skeleton of a stegosaurus - named Apex - is 11ft (3.4m) tall and 27ft long, Sotheby's says.

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Trump gunman seen as threat before attack, was lost in crowd

The killer had also searched for pictures of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden before the shooting, law enforcement told lawmakers Wednesday.

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Ursula von der Leyen faces crunch vote on top Europe job

Despite Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to secure support, the outcome of today's vote remains uncertain.

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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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New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart

Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts.

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Inside the beauty pageant in the world’s worst place to be a woman

Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.

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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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Watch: Witness tells BBC he saw gunman on roof

A man with a rifle was seen on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired at a Trump rally, a witness says.

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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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Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

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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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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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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.

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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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How Canada became a car theft capital of the world

From installing bollards to hiring private security, fed up Canadians are trying new ways to safeguard their cars.

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Rewards for tourists who litter pick in Copenhagen

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

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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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Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

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How fetching water is holding back India's women

Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work.

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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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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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Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week

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

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Rescue street dogs, or euthanise them? Turks split over its strays

Four million stray dogs roam Turkey. But getting them off the streets is proving contentious.

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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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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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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.

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IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.

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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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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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Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone

It is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.

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How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament

Ms Payman 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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Trump says immunity ruling 'big win' for democracy

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

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