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At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

Wikimedia Foundation refuses union recognition, hires union-busting law firm

The Wikimedia Foundation refused to voluntarily recognize Wiki Workers United U.S.

US Treasury undertakes historic intervention in yen market

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

Canadians are leaving the country at record levels. Can anyone solve this?

Canada is experiencing record emigration levels, with net emigration reaching 65,372 in 2024-25—the highest in 50…

The teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe

The Foxtrot Network, an organized crime group linked to the Iranian regime, has recruited teenagers across Europe to…

Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal

The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's…

Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.

Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali

The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.

Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president?

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings

There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.

Cookware Got Worse on Purpose: Who Owns Pyrex and All-Clad Now

# Summary A private equity firm (Centre Lane Partners) has quietly consolidated nearly all major American cookware…

Top amputation surgeon had own legs removed due to fetish. Were patients safe?

Neil Hopper, a celebrated vascular surgeon who performed amputations, had his own lower legs amputated in 2019 and…

Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through…

Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.

Get ready to flee, Americans in ten countries warned

US embassies have issued stark warnings to Americans in ten countries to be prepared to evacuate due to escalating…

Japan, US Plot Yen Rescue as Speculators Face Reckoning

Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs

President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say…

Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings

Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in…

India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.

A Surveillance Treaty in Disguise: Canada Signs UN Cybercrime Convention

Canada signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime despite previously opposing it, raising concerns from human rights…

Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship

The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

Trump Weighs Ethics Counteroffer as CLARITY Act Nears August Deadline

The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football

BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.

Watch: Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco

Most migrants who reached Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco have returned, officials said.