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Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
Eight passengers have so far been rescued after the vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma. |
Jul 19, 2026 04:20 AM CT | Pending |
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Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
One death is reported in what President Zelensky calls "one of the most massive ballistic attacks" on Ukraine's capital. |
Jul 19, 2026 03:37 AM CT | Processed |
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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison. |
Jul 19, 2026 02:47 AM CT | Processed |
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US and Iran exchange strikes after two US deaths in Jordan attack
US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait. |
Jul 19, 2026 12:10 AM CT | Processed |
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New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits. |
Jul 18, 2026 08:47 PM CT | Processed |
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Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments. |
Jul 18, 2026 08:11 PM CT | Processed |
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Tate brothers arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The new charges announced on Saturday include rape and sex trafficking. |
Jul 18, 2026 07:57 PM CT | Processed |
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Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine. |
Jul 18, 2026 06:59 PM CT | Processed |
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Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West. |
Jul 18, 2026 06:44 PM CT | Processed |
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Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday. |
Jul 18, 2026 01:05 PM CT | Processed |
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Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term. |
Jul 18, 2026 12:33 PM CT | Processed |
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German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed. |
Jul 18, 2026 09:20 AM CT | Processed |
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Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components". |
Jul 18, 2026 06:55 AM CT | Processed |
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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted. |
Jul 18, 2026 04:30 AM CT | Processed |
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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say. |
Jul 18, 2026 02:13 AM CT | Processed |
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Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”. |
Jul 18, 2026 12:10 AM CT | Processed |
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Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July. |
Jul 17, 2026 10:54 PM CT | Processed |
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Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change. |
Jul 17, 2026 08:48 PM CT | Processed |
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He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him. |
Jul 17, 2026 08:35 PM CT | Processed |
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US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. |
Jul 17, 2026 08:16 PM CT | Processed |
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Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday. |
Jul 17, 2026 07:39 PM CT | Processed |
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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths. |
Jul 17, 2026 06:56 PM CT | Processed |
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How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population. |
Jul 17, 2026 06:24 PM CT | Processed |
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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship. |
Jul 17, 2026 05:14 PM CT | Processed |
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White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate. |
Jul 17, 2026 05:12 PM CT | Processed |
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Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke choking northern US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions. |
Jul 17, 2026 04:14 PM CT | Processed |
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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody. |
Jul 17, 2026 03:00 PM CT | Processed |
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Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move. |
Jul 17, 2026 02:04 PM CT | Processed |
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico. |
Jul 17, 2026 01:12 PM CT | Processed |
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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output. |
Jul 17, 2026 12:52 PM CT | Processed |
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Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback. |
Jul 17, 2026 12:01 PM CT | Processed |
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Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others. |
Jul 17, 2026 11:20 AM CT | Processed |
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Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county. |
Jul 17, 2026 05:51 AM CT | Processed |
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Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders. |
Jul 17, 2026 01:28 AM CT | Processed |
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School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault. |
Jul 17, 2026 12:36 AM CT | Processed |
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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain
The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. |
Jul 17, 2026 12:16 AM CT | Processed |
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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month. |
Jul 17, 2026 12:09 AM CT | Processed |
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Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence. |
Jul 16, 2026 11:08 PM CT | Processed |
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Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea
Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says. |
Jul 16, 2026 10:09 PM CT | Processed |
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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June. |
Jul 16, 2026 10:07 PM CT | Processed |
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Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible. |
Jul 16, 2026 09:56 PM CT | Processed |
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China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability". |
Jul 16, 2026 09:50 PM CT | Processed |
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How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over. |
Jul 16, 2026 09:45 PM CT | Processed |
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Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video
China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea. |
Jul 16, 2026 09:37 PM CT | Processed |
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I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her. |
Jul 16, 2026 06:14 PM CT | Processed |
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One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk. |
Jul 16, 2026 05:21 PM CT | Processed |
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I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan. |
Jul 16, 2026 05:01 PM CT | Processed |
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As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer. |
Jul 16, 2026 05:01 PM CT | Processed |
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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row. |
Jul 16, 2026 04:44 PM CT | Processed |
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JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict. |
Jul 16, 2026 04:22 PM CT | Processed |