'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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Xi Jinping is worried about the economy - what do Chinese people think?

Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.

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Watch: Explosions seen on Israel-Lebanon border

Video taken from northern Israel has captured explosions on the border with Lebanon on Monday night into Tuesday morning.

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Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?

Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.

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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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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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Sold out in minutes, resold for millions: Coldplay tickets spark outrage in India

Coldplay's concerts in Mumbai sold out in minutes and now resellers are charging up to $10,000 for a ticket.

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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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Austria's far right eyes unprecedented election win

Sunday's election could see Herbert Kickl's party top the polls for the first time.

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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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Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.

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Trump and Zelensky to meet amid Republican anger

It comes amid growing anger from senior Republicans over a visit by Zelensky to swing state Pennsylvania.

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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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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 12-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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China test-fires ICBM for first time in decades

Beijing said the test was "routine" but analysts say that is odd as the last such test was in 1980.

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Acid attack and abductions: Tanzania's poisonous politics

Tanzania's first female president is accused of reneging on her promise to free up political activity.

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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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Bird on a wire and other winning photos

Stunning shots of gannets, goldfinch and grouse on show as the Bird Photographer of the Year award winners are announced

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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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At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion

At least 51 people are reported to have been killed after a gas leak sparked a blast in eastern Iran.

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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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California fire agency worker faces arson charges

Robert Hernandez, a Cal Fire employee, is suspected of starting five blazes in recent weeks in the US state.

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South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years

Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.

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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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Sri Lanka to vote in first election since protests ousted president

Cost of living is front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.

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New Titan footage shows wreckage of destroyed hull on sea floor

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

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Officer climbs into moving vehicle to help driver

The driver was experiencing a medical emergency when deputies were dispatched, according to police.

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Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians - rights group

Brutal atrocities, like slitting civilians' throats, have been reported, Human Rights Watch says.

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Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm.

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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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Jane's Addiction cancel tour after on-stage brawl

The US band say they have made the "difficult decision to take some time away as a group" following the fight.

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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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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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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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Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son

The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".

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How Harris campaign is engaging with Swifties

The Harris campaign is hoping that Swift's millions of fans will turn out to vote.

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Germany to welcome 250,000 Kenyans in labour deal

Germany agrees to ease some of its immigration laws to enable Kenyans find employment in the European's biggest economy.

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No new pledge on Ukraine missiles after Starmer-Biden talks

Ukraine has repeatedly urged the UK and US to let it fire long-range missiles against targets inside Russia.

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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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Israeli special forces 'raid missile site in Syria'

US media say the operation included special forces who rappelled down from helicopters.

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Russia claims start of fightback in Kursk region

Moscow says it has recaptured 10 settlements seized by Ukrainian forces in a cross-border campaign.

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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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Why West has limited Ukraine's use of its missiles

Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia.

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Only my body is alive – Libyans in limbo a year after flood

A year after losing close family after dams burst above Derna, Abdul Aziz Aldali is still grieving.

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Its supporters dream of heat-resistant cows. But gene editing is making others nervous

A UK law allowing gene-edited food has been paused and some British scientists fear being overtaken.

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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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Cars plunge into river as super typhoon destroys Vietnam bridge

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful to hit Asia this year, kills 60 and destroys homes across north of country.

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Germany to tighten border controls after stabbing

It comes amid rising popularity for the anti-immigration AfD in the wake of the Solingen attack.

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Paralympics closing ceremony has Paris partying

The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games closed with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital.

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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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Manhunt under way after multiple vehicles shot at on Kentucky highway

Police have found a firearm they believe was used the Saturday shooting on a Kentucky highway as the manhunt continues.

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Boeing Starliner returns to Earth, but without astronauts

The troubled spacecraft returns empty to New Mexico from the International Space Station.

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An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze

The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.

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Satellite images show how Israel is paving key Gaza road

BBC Verify looks at roadwork that analysts say shows Israel is unlikely to fully withdraw from Gaza any time soon.

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The Afghan women who escaped to get an education abroad

Over three years since the Taliban takeover and restrictions on women, we hear from those studying abroad.

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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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Barnier becomes new French PM and bids to end turmoil

The French president names the EU's former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections.

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Father of suspect in Georgia school shooting arrested

Colin Gray, 54, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder and cruelty to children.

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Israeli strike kills five Palestinians in West Bank, ministry says

The Israeli military says it targeted an “armed terrorist cell” in Tubas overnight.

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Draper downs De Minaur to reach US Open last four

Jack Draper’s breakout run at the US Open reaches new heights as the Briton superbly fights his way past Alex de Minaur to reach the semi-finals.

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Boy in court after NFL player shot for 'expensive watch'

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

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Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' on trial for mountains of waste

Bella Nilsson is one of 11 people charged in Sweden's biggest ever environmental crime trial.

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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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'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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Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue

It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached.

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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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Top Brazil court to vote on ban of Musk's X

Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension.

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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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