Saturday 31 August 2024

The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

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UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

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Friday 30 August 2024

Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.

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Harris unscathed after walking careful line in first interview

There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate.

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Thursday 29 August 2024

New Zealand's Māori king dies

The king died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery.

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Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft.

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Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

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Wednesday 28 August 2024

'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.

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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.

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Tuesday 27 August 2024

Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats

Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids.

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

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Monday 26 August 2024

Heritage under attack: Ukrainians revive interest in culture

Hundreds of cultural sites have been targeted in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

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Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy.

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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Sunday 25 August 2024

Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.

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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records

Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia.

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Saturday 24 August 2024

The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

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Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.

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Friday 23 August 2024

Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights

Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads.

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Thursday 22 August 2024

Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake quotes

The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival.

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Rattled Trump lashes out as DNC attacks throw him off message

The biggest concern for aides is keeping him focused on the issues and off controversial personal attacks, writes Katty Kay.

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Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.

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Wednesday 21 August 2024

Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks

The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.

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Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon

Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war.

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Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC

What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Tuesday 20 August 2024

Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

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Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

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Monday 19 August 2024

Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.

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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

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Sunday 18 August 2024

What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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Saturday 17 August 2024

Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.

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X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.

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Friday 16 August 2024

No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane

Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader.

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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Thursday 15 August 2024

Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?

Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission.

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Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online

The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics

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Wednesday 14 August 2024

Father says baby twins killed by Israeli strike in Gaza as he registered births

The twins were just four days old when their home was reportedly hit in an Israeli strike.

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Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed

Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground.

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Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

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Tuesday 13 August 2024

Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

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Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles

The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels.

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Monday 12 August 2024

Hamas says ceasefire must be based on group’s July response

The group says any deal must be based on the response it gave last month to President Biden's plan.

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Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting

Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US.

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4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires reach Athens

Thousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.

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Sunday 11 August 2024

'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

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Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

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Saturday 10 August 2024

Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'

Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles.

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Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year.

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Friday 9 August 2024

Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

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Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

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Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says.

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Thursday 8 August 2024

He's the new VP pick. To his students, he's Mr Walz

Kamala Harris' running mate taught high school, and those he taught say he was "a gifted educator".

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What we know about military records of Walz and Vance

Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans.

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San Diego debuts first giant pandas from China in decades

Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are the first giant pandas in 21 years to enter the US from China.

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Hunter Biden allegedly paid in Romanian 'influence' plot

The president's son is charged with evading taxes while spending millions on a lavish lifestyle.

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Wednesday 7 August 2024

Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader

Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

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Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat

The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat

Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Tuesday 6 August 2024

US arrests Pakistani national in alleged plot to kill Trump

Asif Merchant is accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill politicians on US soil, including Trump.

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Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.

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Monday 5 August 2024

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.

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Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse

An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.

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US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.

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Sunday 4 August 2024

France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris

Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles wins an epic men's 100m.

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'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out

Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week

Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.

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Saturday 3 August 2024

Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.

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Friday 2 August 2024

US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case

Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge.

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Thursday 1 August 2024

Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?

The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.

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Hezbollah leader says conflict with Israel in 'new phase' after killings

The killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders crossed "red lines", Hassan Nasrallah says, but he stops short of declaring all-out war.

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Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap

The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane.

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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

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