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News imageIsraeli soldiers walk through the ruins of Beaufort Castle, whose keep stands high above them in the left of the picture.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

51 mins ago
Middle East

News imageA Misak Indigenous woman casts her vote during the presidential election, at the Guambia Indigenous Reserve, Cauca department, Colombia

Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US

The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

2 hrs ago
Latin America
News imageDonald Trump looks straight ahead with his eye narrowed. He is wearing a navy suit, white shirt and red tie with an American flag pin on his lapel. In the background is an American flag.

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

36 mins ago
Middle East

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

7 hrs ago
Asia

Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

3 hrs ago
Europe

'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival

Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.

6 hrs ago
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Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

4 hrs ago
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Weekend reads

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The real story of the Amazon's 'lost city'

This sprawling ancient metropolis in the jungle of Ecuador has revealed a unique form of urbanism. The BBC visits the site for the story of this mysterious civilisation.

News imageTwo adult women sit outside in the sun against a windowed wall while eating ice cream. One woman holds her right hand up to her forehead while pursing her lips. (Credit: Getty Images)

Brain freeze reveals a lot about your health

If you’re having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches too.


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Pence calls Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund 'deeply offensive' and says it should be dropped

Trump's former vice-president, who was targeted by rioters during the January 6 riots, says the fund that could potentially compensate them is a "bad idea".

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No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?

With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.

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KSI quits Sidemen collective after 13 years

The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.

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'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague

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News imageMIskito Indian rebel leader Brooklyn Rivera (R) makes a point during a press conference in Managua while fellow leader Stedman Fagoth looks on. He said the talks have stalled due to the intransigence of the Sandinistas. May 16, 1988

Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

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Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

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A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

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The idyllic island you can drive around in a weekend

More than a third of visitors to French Polynesia arrive by cruise, but Mo'orea rewards travellers who slow down and explore its coastal ring road at their own pace.


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Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter

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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

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Health

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Culture

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Tip Toe's creator Russell T Davies: 'I wish television could change the world'

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Travel

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The only photographer aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia reveals the rare images he took on the Queen's ship.
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Arts

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Earth

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