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Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar attack.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
The two men, who are accused of favouring foreigners for their events, allegedly violated immigration laws.
Police still searching for second suspect in fatal Seattle food festival shooting
One suspect, a teenager, is in custody following the shooting, in which three people were killed and others injured.
'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.
Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
Argentine leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei spoke at a campaign rally for right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is running against Lula.
Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson
One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
Wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.
What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.
Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues
A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.
Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister