The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.
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Watch: Camel learns to walk again with prosthetic leg The animal, named Cammie, was rehabilitated by an animal shelter in Karachi, Pakistan. July 21, 2025 at 12:46AM https://ift.tt/zxMymtl BBC News
The animal, named Cammie, was rehabilitated by an animal shelter in Karachi, Pakistan.
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'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. July 20, 2025 at 05:20AM https://ift.tt/lKGEaAv BBC News
More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human...
Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects". July 20, 2025 at 02:14AM https://ift.tt/V9z6cNj BBC News
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".
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At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland. July 20, 2025 at 01:09AM https://ift.tt/oBjemCE BBC News
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.
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Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August. July 19, 2025 at 07:27AM https://ift.tt/BzpH0cu BBC News
The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August.
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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand. July 19, 2025 at 07:42AM https://ift.tt/EdDfGSl BBC News
Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.
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Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say. July 19, 2025 at 03:47AM https://ift.tt/Tw5efaA BBC News
At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services...
Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli. July 18, 2025 at 05:47AM https://ift.tt/Bo8LhxC BBC News
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli.
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What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it? The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House. July 18, 2025 at 05:05AM https://ift.tt/chgH6fq BBC News
The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.
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North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort. July 18, 2025 at 02:35AM https://ift.tt/DsoMnAJ BBC News
Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.
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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level. July 17, 2025 at 08:11PM https://ift.tt/s3XqeDf BBC News
The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.
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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week. July 17, 2025 at 03:52AM https://ift.tt/rhuNyLf BBC News
The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.
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Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria. July 16, 2025 at 11:59PM https://ift.tt/8mogf6T BBC News
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
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US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says. July 16, 2025 at 03:02AM https://ift.tt/EKgmnkN BBC News
The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.
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Twenty killed in crowd surge at Gaza aid site, GHF aid group says The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 19 were trampled to death and one was stabbed at the site in the Khan Younis area. July 16, 2025 at 12:40AM https://ift.tt/ysoWhEl BBC News
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 19 were trampled to death and one was stabbed at the site in the Khan Younis area.
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Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000 Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for. July 16, 2025 at 12:24AM https://ift.tt/GnDYCev BBC News
Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.
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How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side. July 15, 2025 at 03:42AM https://ift.tt/E9mWJeZ BBC News
The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.
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World's 'oldest' marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him. July 15, 2025 at 02:05AM https://ift.tt/SKqByAa BBC News
Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him.
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As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett. July 14, 2025 at 11:42PM https://ift.tt/5sXS9ai BBC News
Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett.
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Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people? BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers. July 13, 2025 at 10:08AM https://ift.tt/C4wKVsm BBC News
BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.
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Don't vilify Air India crash crew: Indian pilots' association Earlier, India's aviation minister said not to jump to conclusions and another pilots' group criticised the report. July 14, 2025 at 12:04AM https://ift.tt/uCDOGIZ BBC News
Earlier, India's aviation minister said not to jump to conclusions and another pilots' group criticised the report.
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South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news. July 13, 2025 at 05:24AM https://ift.tt/XC0eGsY BBC News
It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.
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US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'. July 13, 2025 at 12:17AM https://ift.tt/FBGW4ik BBC News
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.
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Man, 25, dies in balcony fall at Malta hotel Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday. July 12, 2025 at 05:05AM https://ift.tt/WMCZ74A BBC News
Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday.
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'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report. July 12, 2025 at 03:47AM https://ift.tt/3mjzDBJ BBC News
Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.
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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry. July 12, 2025 at 02:25AM https://ift.tt/ZUeYjzD BBC News
The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the...
Air India report may lead to answers, but not closure for families As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones. July 11, 2025 at 11:04PM https://ift.tt/EDfUxpq BBC News
As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones.
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Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats July 11, 2025 at 01:57AM https://ift.tt/IvHADhp BBC News
Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats
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Watch: Rare shelf cloud seen over Maryland amid severe weather Video shows the phenomenon floating over the city of Bowie as storms and flooding hit areas across the Northeast US. July 10, 2025 at 12:45PM https://ift.tt/9nYtNHz BBC News
Video shows the phenomenon floating over the city of Bowie as storms and flooding hit areas across the Northeast US.
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Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024. July 10, 2025 at 02:54AM https://ift.tt/Wwl95Ry BBC News
The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.
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'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state. July 10, 2025 at 01:22AM https://ift.tt/jmFaUAD BBC News
At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state.
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Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back. July 08, 2025 at 11:21PM https://ift.tt/bmfN5jK BBC News
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back.
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Chef's food 'decoration' at Chinese pre-school poisons children Two hundred kindergarten students are being treated in hospital after eating food with inedible paint. July 08, 2025 at 02:03AM https://ift.tt/8Z0vJCT BBC News
Two hundred kindergarten students are being treated in hospital after eating food with inedible paint.
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200 million year-old flying reptile species found The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America. July 07, 2025 at 12:00PM https://ift.tt/HVWlofR BBC News
The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.
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Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again. July 07, 2025 at 10:44PM https://ift.tt/kjSA5Yg BBC News
Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.
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Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder. July 07, 2025 at 02:38AM https://ift.tt/fEoks8t BBC News
Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.
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Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation The soldiers were searching a cave to recover the body of a comrade who had been shot in May. July 07, 2025 at 01:52AM https://ift.tt/Th28qw5 BBC News
The soldiers were searching a cave to recover the body of a comrade who had been shot in May.
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Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year. July 07, 2025 at 01:25AM https://ift.tt/LShxHD6 BBC News
These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.
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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal. July 06, 2025 at 03:14AM https://ift.tt/yuhYjFb BBC News
The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.
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Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44 Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer. July 06, 2025 at 01:29AM https://ift.tt/hDQBkO2 BBC News
Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.
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Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama's 90 birthday Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor. July 06, 2025 at 12:47AM https://ift.tt/Ps8MiS9 BBC News
Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.
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'Y'all need to get out now' - Texans reflect on flood devastation Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51. July 05, 2025 at 11:10PM https://ift.tt/LkFCGBx BBC News
Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51.
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Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas. July 05, 2025 at 12:05AM https://ift.tt/OPlwuEo BBC News
Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.
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Trump gets major win now - but it comes with risks down the road The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher. July 03, 2025 at 12:09PM https://ift.tt/pBG0DKI BBC News
The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”. July 03, 2025 at 11:04PM https://ift.tt/alpeEGs BBC News
The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
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Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience. July 03, 2025 at 11:32PM https://ift.tt/9QIknOB BBC News
After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.
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Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years. July 03, 2025 at 04:11PM https://ift.tt/Sa2fLNB BBC News
The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.
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South Korea revises martial law rules after political crisis Former president Yoon Suk Yeol tried to impose martial law in December, triggering a crisis and impeachment. July 03, 2025 at 12:56AM https://ift.tt/2YIXZFv BBC News
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol tried to impose martial law in December, triggering a crisis and impeachment.
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Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete. July 02, 2025 at 11:32PM https://ift.tt/FwaPlAd BBC News
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
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Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year. July 02, 2025 at 10:50AM https://ift.tt/GTZBzbF BBC News
A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.
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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. July 02, 2025 at 08:29AM https://ift.tt/dlRQDLc BBC News
A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage...
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy. July 02, 2025 at 08:17AM https://ift.tt/qczhHME BBC News
Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.
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Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says. July 02, 2025 at 01:37AM https://ift.tt/9fDgQCs BBC News
Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.
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When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28 A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune. June 30, 2025 at 02:22PM https://ift.tt/tsZJDP6 BBC News
A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.
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Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet". June 30, 2025 at 11:44PM https://ift.tt/I2SWDQN BBC News
A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".
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