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Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a ‘web of deceit’
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark’s Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
Prepare for El Niño, UN warns. It could be the strongest in decades
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The justice department says it “disagrees strongly” with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
China cracks down on ‘ghost kitchens’ in food delivery apps
“Ghost kitchens”, which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias’ case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.
Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal’s “lucky-charm” testicles.
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Toy Story 5 shows ‘terror’ of children’s screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children’s attention.
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC’s international editor.
‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran’s strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo – the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
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Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
Marilyn Monroe ‘lookalikes’ gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
‘I will sleep with fear’: Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
Latest updates
Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
8 mins ago16 mins ago
Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
16 mins ago2 hrs ago
China cracks down on ‘ghost kitchens’ in food delivery apps
“Ghost kitchens”, which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
2 hrs ago4 hrs ago
Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
4 hrs ago6 hrs ago
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias’ case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
6 hrs ago6 hrs ago
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark’s Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
6 hrs ago8 hrs ago
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a “criminally negligent manner” when he plowed into cars and killed five people.
8 hrs ago8 hrs ago
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo – the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
8 hrs ago9 hrs ago
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The justice department says it “disagrees strongly” with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
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