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News imageA man dressed in white is seen on the right of the image on his mobile phone as his temperature is taken with a contact-free temperature gun. A number of cars are out of focus in the background of the picture.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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Africa

News imageA person walks through rubble in a room of a residential building with extensive damage in view and what looks like half the wall missing in the background.

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing

At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

3 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageAttorney General Ken Paxton is seen in profile at a lectern with a dark background from the waist up. He appears to be smiling and clapping and his campaign sign is on the front of the lectern

MAGA candidate's win in Texas primary gives Democrats hope in Senate battle

Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.

46 mins ago
US & Canada

Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

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Asia

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?

With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

13 hrs ago
Europe

UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight

The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

13 hrs ago
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Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, UK spy agency says

The head of GCHQ will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

13 hrs ago
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Disclosure Day to Office Romance: 10 of the best films to watch this June

From Spielberg's epic alien drama to J-Lo in an office romcom and the return of Toy Story, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.

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The dating app burnout trap - and how to beat it

Download, burnout, delete, repeat. Science says dating app users follow a predictable and dangerous pattern. These are the signs you're falling for it – and how to escape.


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Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

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Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

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Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

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Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.

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Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base

The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

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The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.


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The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.

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Business

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Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job

The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

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Technology

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YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

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Culture

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Bad Bunny joins Toy Story 5 cast as voice of forgotten pizza toy

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Travel

News imageA young girl offers a tray of drinks through the window of a white van on a busy Colombo street during Vesak (Credit: Zinara Rathnayake)

Sri Lanka's roadside ritual of generosity

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka's roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

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Americans are rethinking the 'big summer getaway'. Where are they going?

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10 of the best books of 2026 so far

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Whistler Mother is a US icon - here's why the artist would've hated its success

'I was told I had months to live. Now I've been born again'

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant


Earth

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How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

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These 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradise

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