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A mother says goodbye to her son before his evacuation

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.

20 hrs ago
Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Oval Office, at the White House
LIVE

South Korean leader visits White House after Trump questions nation's stability

The US president says it "seems like a Purge or Revolution" in South Korea, as President Lee visits the White House.

A mother says goodbye to her son before his evacuation

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.

20 hrs ago
Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Oval Office, at the White House
LIVE

South Korean leader visits White House after Trump questions nation's stability

The US president says it "seems like a Purge or Revolution" in South Korea, as President Lee visits the White House.

Mariam Dagga wears a flak vest with the word, "press" on the front. She holds her press helmet and has a headscarf. Rubble is seen behind her.
LIVE

Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say

The Israeli military says it carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital and it "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists".


Abrego Garcia detained by ICE as possible second deportation looms

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent to Uganda.

4 hrs ago
World

'It's terrifying': Thousands evacuate as typhoon batters Vietnam

It comes less than a year after Vietnam was hit by Typhoon Yagi, which killed 300 people.

5 hrs ago
Asia

Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death

She had finished working on the "intimate" and "heartbreaking" book before she took her own life in April, her publisher says.

9 hrs ago
UK

'Half alive': Toxic mushroom lunch survivor tells court of murders' impact

Family members of the three people Erin Patterson murdered with toxic mushrooms have confronted her in court.

10 hrs ago
Australia

Only from the BBC

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The surprising foods that help you sleep better

Most of us know going to bed on a full stomach can affect our sleep. Changing what we eat and the time of day we eat certain foods can help us sleep better.

Rear view of a man in a red jacket looking at the Svinafellsjokull Glacier in Iceland (Credit: Getty Images)

Five of the world's safest countries for 2025

In a year marked by conflict, five nations continue to rank among the world's most peaceful. Residents reveal how policies and culture shape daily life and create a sense of calm.


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The Interview, The Interview, Pete Townshend from The Who: Farewell tour doesn’t mean the end

The Interview

Pete Townshend from The Who: Farewell tour doesn’t mean the end

47 mins

Global News Podcast, Gaza: 20 reported dead in Israeli hospital attack

Global News Podcast

Gaza: 20 reported dead in Israeli hospital attack

28 mins

Outlook, Outlook, Amazing Love Stories: Our secret calls in Taliban captivity

Outlook

Amazing Love Stories: Our secret calls in Taliban captivity

40 mins

Witness History, Witness History, The creation of the International Criminal Court

Witness History

The creation of the International Criminal Court

10 mins

The Documentary Podcast, Adeju Thompson: Taking fashion label Lagos Space Programme to the world

The Documentary Podcast

Adeju Thompson: Taking fashion label Lagos Space Programme to the world

26 mins

Business Daily, Business Daily, Spain's power blackout: what went wrong?

Business Daily

Spain's power blackout: what went wrong?

17 mins

The Climate Question, The Climate Question, Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?

The Climate Question

Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?

26 mins

The Documentary Podcast, Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary presents, Hold Fast!

The Documentary Podcast

Bonus: Lives Less Ordinary presents, Hold Fast!

24 mins

The Documentary Podcast, Mud wrestling and tent pegging: Africa’s unusual sports

The Documentary Podcast

Mud wrestling and tent pegging: Africa’s unusual sports

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More or Less: Behind the Stats, Do women feel the cold more than men?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

Do women feel the cold more than men?

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A man is photographed speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a navy blue baseball cap, dark sunglasses, a dark long-sleeve jacket and a black and white scarf.

Kneecap cancel US tour dates amid court case

The trio said they have cancelled all upcoming US tour dates because of the "proximity of our next court hearing in London".

1 hr ago
Northern Ireland
Cameron Norrie hits a backhand
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US Open: GB's Norrie faces Korda in first round

British number one and fifth seed Jack Draper begins his US Open campaign against qualifier Federico Gomez, with Cameron Norrie also in action - follow live.

A Bharat Petroleum Corp. oil refinery in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. India's state-owned oil refiners are pulling back from purchases of Russian crude for now, according to people with direct knowledge of the companies' procurement plans, as Washington ratchets up the pressure on New Delhi over the flows with a wave of harsh tariffs.

India will buy oil from where it gets 'the best deal' - envoy to Russia

India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.

11 hrs ago
World

South African women warned about viral Russian job videos

A large number of young South Africans are jobless and attracted by social media offers of work abroad.

39 mins ago
World

Notting Hill Carnival revellers party in the sunny streets

The celebrations continue with the adult's parade, sound systems and live performances on Monday.

2 hrs ago
London
Cameron Norrie hits a backhand
LIVE

US Open: GB's Norrie faces Korda in first round

British number one and fifth seed Jack Draper begins his US Open campaign against qualifier Federico Gomez, with Cameron Norrie also in action - follow live.

A woman - wearing a mask, pink t-shirt with a Mickey Mouse emblem on the right sleeve and black trousers - rides a scooter past the construction site of an Evergrande housing complex in Zhumadian, central China's Henan province.

Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall

The embattled property giant's shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday.

16 hrs ago
Business
Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle United against Liverpool, running away from Virgil van Dijk, whose hands cover his own face

Isak saga sets tone for 'absolutely huge' match

Newcastle United needed no added motivation for the visit of Liverpool, but the Alexander Isak saga has nevertheless added spice to the occasion.

11 hrs ago
Newcastle
A Bharat Petroleum Corp. oil refinery in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. India's state-owned oil refiners are pulling back from purchases of Russian crude for now, according to people with direct knowledge of the companies' procurement plans, as Washington ratchets up the pressure on New Delhi over the flows with a wave of harsh tariffs.

India will buy oil from where it gets 'the best deal' - envoy to Russia

India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.

11 hrs ago
World

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Watch a sloth bear fight a tiger

Watch the face-clawing sloth bear that scares tigers

Sloth bears are the world's deadliest bear and for humans, outrunning them is usually not an option.

8 hrs ago
Natural wonders
Surrounded by reporters, Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura enter a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office

Watch: Supporters rally as Abrego Garcia is detained

The Salvadoran man was detained by ICE as a possible second deportation looms.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada
Woman dressed as chestnut-winged cockatoo holding bird trophy on stage

Hongkongers squawk-off in city's first bird call contest

Bird lovers dressed up and took to the stage to mimic rhythmic calls in a competition aimed at promoting conservation awareness.

14 hrs ago
Asia
Colourful young girl in red carnival outfit

Notting Hill Carnival kicks off with the children's parade

Sunday was the first day of the event, which this year is expected to draw one million visitors.

20 hrs ago
UK
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Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

1 day ago
Australia
Anti immigration protests and counter protester clash across the UK

Anti-migrant protests met with counter demonstrations

Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers have been held across the UK.

1 day ago
UK
Aerial view of Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton FC's new riverside home

What's Everton's new £750m stadium really like?

From pints and pies to wi-fi and quiet spaces: What can fans expect at Hill Dickinson Stadium?

1 day ago
Liverpool
Bright red fountain from Kilauea volcano

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, creating lava fountain

Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, started spewing fresh lava on 22 August, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.

2 days ago
US & Canada

In History

A black and white photo of Brian Epstein stood behind The Beatles as they get off a plane (Credit: Getty Images)

The man behind The Beatles

Brian Epstein guided the Fab Four from the Cavern Club to global fame. When he died 58 years ago this week, the band was left suddenly adrift.
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Health and wellness

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The bodybuilding supplement that could boost brainpower

Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.

Illustration of a grapefruit between a line of dominos with pictures of pills on them (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

The foods that change how drugs work

Occasionally the food we eat can interfere with the way drugs are supposed to work. Now scientists are trying to harness these effects to boost the efficacy of treatments.

An illustration of a child in a clock, with a tablet held to their face

What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems.


The SpeciaList

The Wing King Drew Cerza in Buffalo, New York (Credit: Jalen Wright)

A local's guide to the best wings in Buffalo

National Buffalo Wing Festival founder Drew Cerza has made it his mission to promote his hometown's iconic dish. Here are what he deems the best wings in town.
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US & Canada news

Jerry Adler, an elderly man, pictured at an evening event for The Sopranos TV series. He has short grey hair and wears a collared white shirt under a black jacket. He is stood in front of a poster for The Sopranos which reads: "The Sopranos: The complete fifth season"

Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

Trump's plan to send troops to Chicago is abuse of power, Illinois governor says

Columbia University student among five dead in New York bus crash


More world news

A man wearing a red t-shirt and carrying three packages runs in the middle of a street where many others are scattering all around. Smoke can be seen around the Nasser hospital building

Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say

The Israeli military says it hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and is investigating, adding "it does not target journalists as such".

Israel must take hostage deal, its military chief reportedly says

Shohei Ohtani high-fives heckler after hitting home run

What is behind the passion of Love Island USA's Nigerian fanbase?


Business

People commute in front of the under-construction Guangzhou Evergrande football stadium in Guangzhou, China's southern Guangdong province on September 17, 2021. The photo shows a male motorcyclist with two passengers, children, seated behind him, as they ride past a large construction site.

Evergrande: Why should I care about the crisis-hit Chinese property giant?

The stricken company's shares have been removed from the Hong Kong stock market.

Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years

Half of UK job losses in hospitality, say bosses

Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike


Sport

Jack Grealish applauds as Everton beat Brighton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

What we noticed from the Premier League weekend

The second weekend of the Premier League season brought with it numerous interesting tactical tweaks and the clever use of certain players - here is what BBC Sport learned.

Wolves reject £50m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen

Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates'

Visma bikes stolen before Gaudu wins stage three


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Women’s Rugby World Cup: The big weekend review

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Rugby Union Weekly, Women’s Rugby World Cup: The big weekend review

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Women’s Rugby World Cup: The big weekend review

36 mins

Football Daily, Premier League Review with Rick Edwards

Football Daily

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45 mins

606, 606, Fulham frustrate Man United & Everton enter new era

606

Fulham frustrate Man United & Everton enter new era

1 hr 25 mins

606, 606, The day of the killer B's

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Football Daily, Marc Guehi - The Football Interview

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Not by the Playbook, Sportshour, Eggstraordinary stories

Not by the Playbook

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Tech

Alyce Rocha kneeling next to her PC at home. She has brown eyes and brunette hair, with blonde highlights

Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch

Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly.

How YouTube's secret AI edits could bend reality

The people stuck using ancient Windows computers

'AI can't write comedy', Tina Fey tells Edinburgh TV Festival


Science & health

Pic of Sydney Brown, a young woman in her 20s with long brown hair smiling at the camera, she is wearing a white blouse and has sunglasses on her head

Mum noticed my wrinkles at 23 - now she regularly gives me botox

Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion-pound industry?

How researchers recreated faces of 2,500-year-old skulls found in India

Scientists find route to chocolate 'perfection'

A pea allergy almost killed my boy. It's only right to add it to food labels


Culture

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch looking at each other while sat on a plane in The Roses (Credit: Searchlight Pictures)

The Roses is 'smart, wild, entertaining' ★★★★☆

This remake of the '80s divorce farce is "a piercing black comedy" that is "played with droll perfection" by Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.

10 of the best podcasts of 2025 so far

Are the Edinburgh festivals doing enough to protect free speech?

Pierce Brosnan felt 'huge responsibility' towards Thursday Murder Club fans


Arts

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9 extraordinary tattoos from around the world

From Māori symbolism to the "warm hug" tattoo – here are nine works by a new generation of body artists.

What ancient women really thought about sex

The unlikely muse behind a modern masterpiece

Were masterpieces worth £100m really found under a pensioner's bed?


Watch

Is this how AI might destroy humanity?

Is this how AI might eliminate humanity?

A new research paper predicts AI autonomy by 2027 could lead to human extinction within a decade.
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Travel

The hills of the Serranu00eda de Ronda (Credit: Alamy)

A scenic train ride through Spain's 'bandit country'

Mr Henderson's Railway takes passengers on a scenic journey from the Bay of Gibraltar through the stunning Andalusian countryside – and Spain's brigand past.

A journey to Europe's strangest train station

How Europe's oldest language ended up on US trees

The US neighbourhood where cars are banned


World's Table

The idyllic sands of Maronti Bay are home to geothermic cooking pits

The little-known isle where meals cook beneath your feet

On the volcanic island of Ischia in Italy, an ancient culinary tradition hides beneath the surface.

Costa Rica's nine-course meal in the sky

What is 'real' Italian pizza?

The 'other' Michelin award travellers should know


Earth

Backwater Reservoir, Angus. The water is well below the level of the wall on the left of the image, and there is sand in the foreground and to the left.

Rivers at critical level as Scotland's water supplies feel the strain

Restrictions are being introduced on water use by businesses near two rivers where the levels are low.

Monsoon rains happen every year. So why do so many die in Pakistan?

For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding

The Brazilian slum that became a green oasis


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Why do US train stations look so depressing?

Compared to their European counterparts, US train stations can often feel like dingy basements.

The best-case scenario for AI in schools

Inside the 1950s house that shaped a British rock legend

Watch ferocious Utahraptors hunt in the forest


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