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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board

Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering…

Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers

Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.

UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires

Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

Count Binface receives over a quarter of votes in Clacton by-election

Count Binface, a satirical election candidate, received nearly 10,000 votes (26.9%) in the Clacton by-election, his…

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new…

France blocks social media ban because it would require adults to prove age

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

SEBI May Tweak CAS: Are Indian Traders Struggling With Unpredictable Closing Prices?

India’s new closing auction is facing a different test than manipulation: whether traders can reliably predict the price…

Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response

Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.

Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct

Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power…

France's tax authority had data stolen on 680k taxpayers

A hacker claimed to have stolen data on approximately 680,000 French taxpayers from the country's tax authority in a…

Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property

Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.

India’s Top Traders & Investors will Gather at Money Expo India 2026

Mumbai, India: With just two weeks to go, Money Expo India 2026 is set to bring the financial industry together at Jio…

Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross

BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta…

US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

Major oil slick washes up on Iran coast after Hormuz ship strike

A major oil slick has washed up on Iran's Qeshm Island, with BBC Verify analysis linking it to a ship struck in the…

RedotPay US IPO delayed amid regulatory, legal hurdles: Report

RedotPay’s US IPO has reportedly been delayed as it seeks regulatory approvals, while the company says it secured a US…

Kalshi Ordered to Block Washington Bets Days After CFTC Backed It

A King County judge gave the exchange until August 19 to stop offering sports, election and politics wagers in the state.

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia

Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in…

Fed Rate Hikes Return as Hammack Says Core Inflation Still Exceeds Target

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack’s call for immediate rate hikes matters because it could affect more than Wall…

Homeland Security spied on Minnesotans who spoke out against ICE

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'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill four people

The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

US conducted mass spying campaign against leftwing and anti-ICE protesters

The Department of Homeland Security conducted an extensive surveillance operation called "Operation Puppet Master"…

Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?

Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case…