What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.

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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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Protest, a punch and the Paralympics: Photos of the week

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

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Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".

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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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Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots

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

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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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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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Starmer in Berlin to discuss new UK-Germany pact

The prime minister said the deal was part of a bid to "turn a corner on Brexit".

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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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Heritage under attack: Ukrainians revive interest in culture

Hundreds of cultural sites have been targeted in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

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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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Matthew Perry's death reveals Hollywood's ketamine 'wild west'

Doctors say ketamine has become "super easy" to get through a network of online clinics that exploit government loopholes.

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'In the midnight sun, slaloming through icebergs' - brothers on perilous Arctic voyage

Isak and Alex Rockström face freezing waters and icebergs as they sail the perilous Northwest Passage.

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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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The lonely death of a jailed Russian pianist who opposed war

When a Russian prisoner swap hit headlines recently, a jailed musician’s fatal hunger strike went unnoticed.

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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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The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.

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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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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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Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots

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

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Watch: Iceland volcano erupts for sixth time in eight months

Timelapse footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air in the region south of the country's capital - Reykjavik.

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One half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies

Sphen and his partner Magic shot to global stardom in 2018 when they fell in love at a Sydney aquarium.

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Watch: Trump speaks behind bullet-proof glass at rally

Mr 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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'Hope is making a comeback' - Michelle Obama at DNC

Former First Lady Michelle Obama got a lengthy standing ovation as she told delegates she thought "something magical was in the air".

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Key moments when Harris and Obama's political paths crossed

Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.

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Vogue publisher and ChatGPT owner OpenAI strike deal

The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company.

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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

Lopez listed the date of their separation as 26 April in court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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George Santos faces prison after pleading guilty to fraud

Former Republican congressman from NY admitted two counts in federal case, ending a brief political career plagued by scandal.

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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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What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.

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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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'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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Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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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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Fans, fireworks and twins: Photos of the week

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

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'Ketamine Queen', cover-ups and a second death: What the Matthew Perry probe found

A year-long investigation uncovered a vast ketamine dealing network, cover up attempts, another death, and led to five arrests - including doctors and a dealer who was known locally as "The Ketamine Queen".

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Remote isles may solve mystery of 'Snowball Earth'

The islands could reveal why animal life first emerged on our planet after its biggest ever freeze.

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Weekly quiz: Who beat Raygun to win breaking gold at the Olympics?

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

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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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No more active wildfires in Athens area - fire service

Milder winds and extensive efforts by the emergency services have helped bring the blaze under control.

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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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Trump falsely claims Harris crowd was faked

The Republican presidential candidate wrongly said AI was used on a photo showing thousands at a Harris rally in Detroit, BBC Verify reports.

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'Anger and grief' as Athens wildfires continue overnight

The BBC's Jessica Parker is at the scene in Greece where large wildfires continue to blaze in Athens.

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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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Fishing, farmers and facepaint: Photos of the week

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

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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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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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Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

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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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Behave yourselves, China tells its Olympic fans

Beijing says "aggressive fan culture" affects atheletes' performance and mars the country's reputation.

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400-year record heat threat to Great Barrier Reef

The highest sea temperatures in 400 years could threaten the reef's survival, say scientists.

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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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What it's like to be your country's only Olympian

Four nations have just one athlete at the Games - it's a hard, lonely experience, they say, but also a source of pride.

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Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

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Japan stocks rebound a day after global market rout

Shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recover some of its losses after Monday's global market sell-off

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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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RFK Jr admits to dumping bear carcass in New York's Central Park

Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr says the 2014 incident that mystified New Yorkers was a prank.

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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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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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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 threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Venezuelans fear for relatives after mass arrests

Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.

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Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden is at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to welcome them off the plane.

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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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