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Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car
Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in her car contained a bomb.

Huge explosion and fire rip through Essex industrial site
A major incident was declared as 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze south of Chelmsford.

Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach
Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for

Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales
The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.

Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.

They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.

How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.

Heatwave anxiety made me feel helpless - here’s how to manage it
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

Why the UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good', say Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

Slapping therapist jailed over death 'released early'
A court is told the convicted man was returned to his native US where he may no longer be in custody.

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play
The outage affected gamers' ability to launch games, apps or network features on their PlayStation.

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

With great power comes great responsibility
Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.

Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour title after Alpe d'Huez win
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.

Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.

Hamilton fastest as new Aston Martin makes encouraging debut
Lewis Hamilton leads team-mate Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.

Al Jazeera

Fury dominates Wach in Thailand boxing bout ahead of Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury forced his Polish opponent, Mariusz Wach, to retire in the fight at a Muay Thai stadium in Pattaya, Thailand.

Spanish police accuse tractor driver of sparking wildfire as blazes spread
The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark.

UNESCO places occupied West Bank, Lebanon sites on endangered heritage list
Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections.

US small businesses challenge Trump’s new ‘forced labor’ tariffs
In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.

Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians near Nablus
Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in villages near Nablus

Venezuela to exit International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘bias’
Announcement comes as Venezuela has hewed close to Trump administration, who has pledged to'disable' international court.

Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi-held Hodeidah, Yemeni group says
Houthi-controlled foreign ministry warns that the attack will spark further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.

Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.

Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?
In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.

Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency
More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.

Car bomb attack kills 27 in northwest Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban said four suicide bombers carried out the assault in the country's northwest.

ICC prosecutor Khan removed over ‘politicised’ sex abuse claims: Sources
Khan's team claim the case is a reaction to his pursuit of an arrest warrant against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.

US school shooter pleads guilty in Georgia following father’s conviction
Colt Gray pleads guilty to killing two students and two teachers in 2024 attack, which upped scrutiny of parental role.

Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes
Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.

Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal
Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal

Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp.

Israel raids hospital, shuts off Nablus following deadly settler attack
Israel has arrested wounded Palestinians in a hospital as it shuts off Nablus following Friday’s deadly settler attack

Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.

US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.

Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.

‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs
Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.

Yemen’s valleys and farms are full of dangerous plastic waste
Yemen's eastern Wadi Dawan valley is picturesque, but on closer inspection the scourge of plastic waste is clear to see.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers from Los Angeles Lakers
James's move comes after saying he was 'done' after his 23rd NBA season and it was his last with Los Angeles Lakers.

Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers
Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers.

Updates: Israeli settlers attack West Bank, shooting leaves six dead
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed after about 20 settlers raid the village of Tal in occupied West Bank.

Global Times

China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi

Chinese expert criticizes Filipino FM's claim that Japan-Philippines delimitation 'nothing to do' with China, warns move serves ulterior purposes beyond bilateral talks

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

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Минюст признал "иноагентами" обе Либертарианские партии России
Одноимённые организации существуют независимо друг от друга после раскола в 2020 году

Военные РФ атаковали полигон под Киевом, есть погибшие
Сообщается, что там проходила выставка вооружений

Губернатор: 6 погибших при ударе ВСУ по предприятию в Кирове
Атакован завод "АВИТЕК"

Зеленский рассказал, в какой момент улучшились его отношения с Трампом
Он дал интервью Лоре Лумер

Дворкович из-за санкций перестал исполнять обязанности главы ФИДЕ
Их будет исполнять Ананд

Беспилотники атаковали Петербург. Горят склады Wildberries
Сообщается о пострадавших

ЕС принял 21-й пакет санкций против России за войну в Украине
Об этом говорится в собщении на сайте Совета ЕС

Впервые с конца мая цена на нефть Brent превысила $100 за баррель
Рост цен вызвало новое усиление напряжённости на Ближнем Востоке

Федоров отказался от всех постов, кроме министра обороны Украины
Ранее ему был предложен пост вице-премьера по новациям

В США расследуют возможную роль России в ударах Ирана по объектам ЦРУ
В марте были атакованы как минимум два таких объекта в странах Персидского залива

Страны ЕС согласовали 21-й пакет санкций против России
Ранее Греция блокировала его из-за российского СПГ

Лавров и Рубио встретились в Маниле на полях саммита АСЕАН
Переговоры продлились 35 минут

Bloomberg: Кремль не планирует возвращать занятые территории Украине
В Москве рассчитывают полностью захватить Донецкую область до переговоров

Госдума приняла законопроект об ограничениях для уехавших россиян
Он касается людей, которых преследуют по уголовным и ряду и ряду административных статей

Росавиация ограничила высоту полета в районе московских аэропортов
Из-за участившихся атак беспилотников

Дроны атаковали два склада Wildberries в Краснодаре и Невинномысске
Есть пострадавшие

Армия России третий день подряд атакует авиабомбами Запорожье
По данным местных властей, удар по вторник привёл к новым жертвам

ФИФА начала расследование в связи с потасовкой после финала ЧМ
Сроки расследования не называются

В Липецке произошёл крупный пожар после ракетной тревоги
Власти сообщили, что никто не пострадал

Евгения Хмару назначили и.о. министра обороны Украины
Продолжаются протесты после отставки Евгения Фёдорова