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Wildfire now nine miles 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.

Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears
The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine t-shirt post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement
Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.

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.

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of teen
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

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".

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Teen denies endangering lives of 165 people on migrant boat crossing
Chan Mathok Atak, 19, from Sudan, is accused of endangering life during a sea journey to the UK.

Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

France and Spain 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.

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".

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.

Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.

How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.

Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.

Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.

Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave
Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.

'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers
The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.

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.

Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

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.

Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

Nans who befriended pro wrestler on flight to Vegas in talks to make a film
Four grandmothers who befriended a pro wrestler are in talks about bringing their story to the big screen.

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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

What has the BBC ever done for me?
Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.

Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson and Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones
England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.

English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.

'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again
Adam Ramsay-Peaty says "nothing makes sense" as he again has to settle for bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.

'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.

Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament
Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.

Al Jazeera

Video shows man subdued after stabbing three women in Paris
Three women were wounded, two of them seriously, in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions
A lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions, ruling Trump lacked authority to change state election rules.

UN slams Israel’s expansion of illegal settlements in occupied West Bank
UN chief Guterres labels settlements 'flagrant violation' of international law amid escalating violence.

Nvidia plans $250bn push to bolster OpenAI’s infrastructure ambitions
Political backlash grows as US states propose bans on new data centres, raising challenges for Nvidia and AI industry.

Hopes of return to diplomacy as US-Iran hold fire for third day
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan work to restart ceasefire talks amid fragile pause in hostilities.

Will Peru’s new leader Keiko Fujimori reject her father’s legacy?
Keiko Fujimori was elected president and many people are sceptical she will be able to unite Peru as promised.

British court dismisses Bahrain’s bid to block activists’ spyware lawsuit
Ruling establishes that countries using spyware on people in the UK can be sued.

Hakeem Jeffries puts affordability at centre of Democrats’ midterm campaign
US House Democratic leader unveils 'Fighting for an Affordable America' agenda, blaming Donald Trump for rising costs.

Trump takes economic message to Michigan amid dwindling popularity
US president is suffering from low approval ratings in state that has become 'ground zero' for his trade policies.

Has Burnham kept his promise to do better on Israel’s war on Gaza?
Will Britain's new cabinet change the country’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza?

Unreleased footage reveals Lindsey Graham’s push for war on Iran
Unreleased documentary footage shows late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran.

Spain protests mass ‘touristification’ of Mallorca
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Palma to denounce mass tourism.

UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
High Commissioner Turk discusses displacement and trauma in Lebanon, asserting Israel is violating international law.

Why have US-Lebanon direct flights been banned for 40 years?
Why have US-Lebanon direct flights been banned for 40 years?

Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
First of three rounds of voting held after weeks of protests during which dozens of people were killed.

Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with sociologist Ali Kadivar on what history shows about the risk of a US forever war in Iran.

Lebanon’s displaced endure ‘exhaustion and despair’
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker said that Lebanon's displaced endure ‘exhaustion and despair’.

Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.

War on Iran: Phase II: Day 16
The US-Iran war has slowed, with both sides giving diplomacy a chance through regional mediators.

Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first international guest
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom.

New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
Burnham is the fifth British prime minister to deal with President Zelenskyy since the war on Ukraine started in 2022.

Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
Sebastia, a 3,000-year-old site, faces threats as Israel intensifies plans for land seizures and settlement expansions.

What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
The ICC says its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity will continue despite the withdrawal.

India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters
An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.

Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court
Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.

Global Times

Xi says China ready to further strengthen bilateral, multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil in phone call with Lula
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with ...

CXMT debuts with record A-share IPO, boosting confidence in China's semiconductor capabilities, long-term innovation
Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) made a landmark debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on Monday, ...

China slams US' planned probe, sanctions against Chinese AI firms, will take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard interests
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday slammed the US' plan to investigate and potentially sanction Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Exclusive: At MAZU's 'birthplace,' exploring how China's intelligent meteorological solution delivers inclusive early warnings worldwide
Global Times reporters visited the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) - the birthplace of "digital goddess" MAZU - tracing China intelligent ...

Hard tech takes center stage in China: Global Times editorial

Japan's FM plays drama queen - China and Russia aren't buying it
Global Times

GT Voice: Who is bringing geopolitics into global discourse on AI?
Global Times

Sanitation workers' AC vests, phase-change cooling garments show care for people in urban governance
Amid sweltering summer heat, some sanitation workers in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province have recently been equipped with “air conditioning vests” which can make outdoor work in sanfu comfortable. This has added to the high-tech toolkit that Chinese cities use to improve working conditions in summer.

China-Mongolia joint archaeological team discovers runic inscriptions in Mongolia dating back up to 1,300 years ago
China's drone swarm achieves first-ever three-dimensional observation of Typhoon Noul throughout its entire passage

China's drone swarm achieves first-ever three-dimensional observation of Typhoon Noul throughout its entire passage
China-Mongolia joint archaeological team discovers runic inscriptions in Mongolia dating back up to 1,300 years ago

China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation
China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ... China issues orange alert as Typhoon Noul makes landfall China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert on Sunday morning after Typhoon Noul made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province, with maximum winds of Force 14 near its ...

China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data
China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ... China issues orange alert as Typhoon Noul makes landfall China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert on Sunday morning after Typhoon Noul made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province, with maximum winds of Force 14 near its ...

China issues orange alert as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ... China's National Meteorological Center issued an orange typhoon alert on Sunday morning after Typhoon Noul made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province, with maximum winds of Force 14 near its ...

Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs
US reportedly pushes Mexico to impose 232-style tariffs on Chinese steel, experts slam move as blatant trade coercion

US reportedly pushes Mexico to impose 232-style tariffs on Chinese steel, experts slam move as blatant trade coercion
Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs

Major industrial firms' H1 profits grow 18.7% amid AI, chip boom
Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size increased 18.7 percent year-on-year in the first half, with the growth rate accelerating by 3.2 percentage points from the first quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Monday. Experts noted that China's industrial production maintained steady progress, with ...

Chinese chipmaker CXMT shares surge on Shanghai debut with capitalization surpassing Intel at end of morning session
The share price of Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged than 471 percent to 49.50 yuan ($7.31) per share on Monday's opening, the first day it debuts on ... New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor handles over 500b yuan foreign trade in H1 The total trade of the “13+2” provinces, autonomous regions, and cities along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor via the corridor reached 517.23 billion yuan ($76.38 billion) in the first ... Memory chip giant CXMT to list Monday, marking a milestone for China's tech industry: experts China's largest memory chip producer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), will debut on Shanghai's STAR Market on Monday marking a historic shift for the country's memory chip industry from technological catch-up ...

New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor handles over 500b yuan foreign trade in H1
Chinese chipmaker CXMT shares surge on Shanghai debut with capitalization surpassing Intel at end of morning session The share price of Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged than 471 percent to 49.50 yuan ($7.31) per share on Monday's opening, the first day it debuts on ... The total trade of the “13+2” provinces, autonomous regions, and cities along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor via the corridor reached 517.23 billion yuan ($76.38 billion) in the first ... Memory chip giant CXMT to list Monday, marking a milestone for China's tech industry: experts China's largest memory chip producer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), will debut on Shanghai's STAR Market on Monday marking a historic shift for the country's memory chip industry from technological catch-up ...

Memory chip giant CXMT to list Monday, marking a milestone for China's tech industry: experts
Chinese chipmaker CXMT shares surge on Shanghai debut with capitalization surpassing Intel at end of morning session The share price of Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) surged than 471 percent to 49.50 yuan ($7.31) per share on Monday's opening, the first day it debuts on ... New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor handles over 500b yuan foreign trade in H1 The total trade of the “13+2” provinces, autonomous regions, and cities along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor via the corridor reached 517.23 billion yuan ($76.38 billion) in the first ... China's largest memory chip producer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), will debut on Shanghai's STAR Market on Monday marking a historic shift for the country's memory chip industry from technological catch-up ...

New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday. 44th Yushu horse racing festival kicks off in China's Qinghai A rider shows off equestrian stunts during the opening ceremony of the 44th Yushu horse racing festival in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 25, 2026. The ...

Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday. 44th Yushu horse racing festival kicks off in China's Qinghai A rider shows off equestrian stunts during the opening ceremony of the 44th Yushu horse racing festival in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 25, 2026. The ...

44th Yushu horse racing festival kicks off in China's Qinghai
New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday. A rider shows off equestrian stunts during the opening ceremony of the 44th Yushu horse racing festival in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 25, 2026. The ...

Beijing Central Axis unveils restored landmarks, digital platforms and expanded public access
On Monday, a series of cultural institutions along the Beijing Central Axis held new exhibitions and events to celebrate the second anniversary of its successful inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Keigo Higashino dies at 68; Chinese fans grieve
Epic 'Three Kingdoms' animation retreats from theaters amid domestic hits and Hollywood onslaught

Epic 'Three Kingdoms' animation retreats from theaters amid domestic hits and Hollywood onslaught
Keigo Higashino dies at 68; Chinese fans grieve

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Расследование: Виктор Янукович живёт в Сочи под чужим именем
Бывший президент Украины использует документы на имя Олега Леонова

Трамп во вторник встретится с Зеленским и Нетаньяху в Белом доме
На отдельных переговорах обсудят урегулирование конфликтов

"Вёрстка": в Кремле обсуждают военное положение после выборов в Думу
В случае ухудшения ситуации на фронте или проблем с набором контрактников

Путин призвал Армению провести референдум о членстве в ЕС
И решить вопрос с пребыванием в ЕАЭС

В Париже человек с ножами напал на трёх женщин
Подозреваемый задержан, антитеррористическая прокуратура следит за расследованием

В ФРГ 450 человек считаются потенциальными исполнителями терактов
На сентябрь 2025 года в стране насчитывалось больше девяти тысяч исламистов

Путин вновь увеличил штатную численность российской армии
В Кремле объяснили решение созданием военно-строительных подразделений

Центробанк ухудшил прогноз роста экономики России на 2026 год до 0–1%
Регулятор также повысил прогноз инфляции и допустил рекордный со времен пандемии дефицит бюджета

Румыния отозвала посла в РФ для консультаций, выслала дипломата
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Пирло не стал тренером сборной Италии из-за контракта с "Фонбет"
В мае 2026 году он посещал Москву, за что подвергся критике

Зеленский стал первым иностранным гостем нового премьера Британии
Энди Бернем передаст Украине права на производство новой системы РЭБ

Володин завершил сессию Госдумы пятикратным "Россия! Путин! Победа!"
Депутаты не стали скандировать

Литва может обязать ряд граждан РФ при въезде осуждать агрессию
Предложения подготовил МИД страны

Журналистка Баязитова вышла из колонии
Её обвиняли в вымогательстве у вице-президента Промсвязьбанка

Часть населённых пунктов Крыма вновь осталась без света и воды
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ФСБ обвинила жителя Хабаровска в сотрудничестве с Новой Зеландией
Его обвинили в госизмене

Беспилотники в Удмуртии атаковали базу Росрезерва
Склад Wildberries, по сообщениям, не пострадал

Российские войска ударили по Запорожью и порту Николаева
Есть погибший и пострадавшие

Беспилотники атаковали Ростов-на-Дону и Белгород, 5 погибших
Под ударом была и Ярославская область

Партию "Яблоко" не допустили до выборов в горсовет Петрозаводска
Ранее это же произошло в Петербурге