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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

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Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

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Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

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Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

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Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

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The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

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'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

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'A narcissist': Victim's family hits out at Kohberger for challenging murder conviction

The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.

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Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat

Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

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French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

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Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

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Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos

The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

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Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock

Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.

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Zidane confirmed as France head coach

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

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US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old

The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

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Number of suspects in fatal Seattle food festival shooting rises to three

One suspect is in custody, while a second is being sought and a third is thought to have died at the scene, court documents show.

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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.

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Japan earthquake: What we know so far

Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

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'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

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A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

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As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

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China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos

Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.

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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.

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Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes

The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

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Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle

Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

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BBC outside court as judge rules singer D4vd will face murder trial

The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

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What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.