Putin, Modi and other world leaders in China for summit Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 20 world leaders attending a regional security summit in China. August 31, 2025 at 02:39AM https://ift.tt/qEwGzCv BBC News

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 20 world leaders attending a regional security summit in China.

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Putin and Modi in China for summit overshadowed by trade wars with US Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in China for the first time in seven years. August 31, 2025 at 12:18AM https://ift.tt/iuZoNkr BBC News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in China for the first time in seven years.

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Chicago mayor signs order to resist potential Trump crackdown The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state officials over violent crime and immigration. August 30, 2025 at 04:34PM https://ift.tt/v5RKMq0 BBC News

The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state officials over violent crime and immigration.

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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare. August 29, 2025 at 10:49AM https://ift.tt/D3hMSud BBC News

Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.

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White House defends Robert F Kennedy Jr amid CDC turmoil The Centers for Disease Control had several top officials depart recently, leading to calls for the health secretary's resignation. August 29, 2025 at 04:37PM https://ift.tt/bEKSVAB BBC News

The Centers for Disease Control had several top officials depart recently, leading to calls for the health secretary's resignation.

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BBC reveals web of spammers profiting from AI Holocaust images The BBC has found an international network of content creators profiting from AI generated posts on Facebook. August 28, 2025 at 05:02PM https://ift.tt/21tm7LT BBC News

The BBC has found an international network of content creators profiting from AI generated posts on Facebook.

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India and Canada name top diplomats after 10 months to mend ties The high commissioner posts were vacant for 10 months, as both countries expelled each other’s top diplomats. August 28, 2025 at 10:18PM https://ift.tt/Q9wFWdv BBC News

The high commissioner posts were vacant for 10 months, as both countries expelled each other’s top diplomats.

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Woman says Chinese student predator raped her hours before second attack Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar. August 27, 2025 at 04:01PM https://ift.tt/eFAwyIn BBC News

Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar.

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Watch: World's tallest bridge completes key load-bearing test Some 96 trucks were driven on China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in a test ahead of the scheduled opening next month. August 26, 2025 at 09:42PM https://ift.tt/J8lN2It BBC News

Some 96 trucks were driven on China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in a test ahead of the scheduled opening next month.

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Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear. August 25, 2025 at 04:05PM https://ift.tt/5Up7HQe BBC News

The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.

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Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96 Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway. August 24, 2025 at 07:46PM https://ift.tt/1C9LdGx BBC News

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

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How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world beyond the West Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence. August 24, 2025 at 04:06PM https://ift.tt/puOhZ9W BBC News

Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.

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Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations". August 24, 2025 at 11:42AM https://ift.tt/MJbmAy1 BBC News

Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations".

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Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. August 24, 2025 at 03:39AM https://ift.tt/cQMTdSh BBC News

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

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US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world". August 23, 2025 at 01:32PM https://ift.tt/qFn2Ewe BBC News

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world".

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Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace. August 22, 2025 at 01:27PM https://ift.tt/gBb1qQP BBC News

Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail and reunited with family The El Salvadoran was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration but was brought back to face human smuggling charges. August 22, 2025 at 01:20PM https://ift.tt/wcAJHD4 BBC News

The El Salvadoran was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration but was brought back to face human smuggling charges.

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Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi. August 21, 2025 at 10:26PM https://ift.tt/WBjgzS4 BBC News

China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago. August 21, 2025 at 11:23PM https://ift.tt/XQRJL0n BBC News

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.

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Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit? August 20, 2025 at 04:04PM https://ift.tt/fVHNbva BBC News

PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?

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Trump under pressure as obstacles to progress on Ukraine persist Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments. August 19, 2025 at 01:48PM https://ift.tt/YeifvKQ BBC News

Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments.

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Watch: Moment debris skyrockets after gas line explosion Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line. August 19, 2025 at 12:49PM https://ift.tt/tfquMVr BBC News

Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line.

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I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice. August 17, 2025 at 10:00PM https://ift.tt/iPUX6Aa BBC News

Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.

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New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa. August 17, 2025 at 05:43PM https://ift.tt/hyWkHMs BBC News

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

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'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska. August 16, 2025 at 06:22AM https://ift.tt/jMszVTd BBC News

In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska.

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My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan. August 15, 2025 at 01:22AM https://ift.tt/bLiq601 BBC News

Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan.

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Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling. August 15, 2025 at 04:57AM https://ift.tt/kZmbB0o BBC News

The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.

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Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power. August 13, 2025 at 06:13PM https://ift.tt/xyAvo3K BBC News

Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.

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'Our children are dying': Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region. August 14, 2025 at 02:16AM https://ift.tt/q9xVCvg BBC News

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions. August 14, 2025 at 05:12PM https://ift.tt/buYikN6 BBC News

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel. August 14, 2025 at 02:39AM https://ift.tt/SzLRF6O BBC News

CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.

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Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces. August 13, 2025 at 01:29AM https://ift.tt/RElrng1 BBC News

French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces.

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Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea ahead of Trump talks Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition. August 12, 2025 at 06:18PM https://ift.tt/Ypf3gQq BBC News

Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition.

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Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department. August 12, 2025 at 12:43AM https://ift.tt/CnUOl4t BBC News

The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department.

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Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China. August 11, 2025 at 11:30PM https://ift.tt/7bIs8nM BBC News

Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.

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China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work. August 10, 2025 at 06:50PM https://ift.tt/jbe6hqs BBC News

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.

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Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippines boat Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat August 11, 2025 at 03:05AM https://ift.tt/OP2yqrE BBC News

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

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British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two. August 10, 2025 at 10:59PM https://ift.tt/6KkHixU BBC News

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two.

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Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say. August 10, 2025 at 04:39AM https://ift.tt/Ik8eMSR BBC News

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

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Protesters in Israel intensify pressure against plan to expand Gaza war Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza. August 10, 2025 at 02:28AM https://ift.tt/bOLFGzU BBC News

Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza.

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Watch: Masked thieves steal $7k of Labubu dolls in California The LA County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the incident. August 09, 2025 at 11:56PM https://ift.tt/1RrFjE5 BBC News

The LA County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the incident.

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Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances. August 09, 2025 at 01:00AM https://ift.tt/J9NmP3d BBC News

Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.

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Watch: 'Houston, we've had a problem' says Jim Lovell Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97. August 08, 2025 at 11:55PM https://ift.tt/S8vz6Ja BBC News

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.

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Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts. August 07, 2025 at 03:41PM https://ift.tt/GaUc8q4 BBC News

The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

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France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris. August 06, 2025 at 01:12PM https://ift.tt/HqXU1ys BBC News

The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris.

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Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say. August 06, 2025 at 02:20PM https://ift.tt/smXcOZD BBC News

The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say.

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Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament. August 06, 2025 at 02:21AM https://ift.tt/1Nldk2w BBC News

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament.

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Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie' A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded. August 05, 2025 at 10:35PM https://ift.tt/SvVa7rc BBC News

A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.

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South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies. August 04, 2025 at 07:36AM https://ift.tt/PFS5qAl BBC News

At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies.

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Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them. August 05, 2025 at 02:02AM https://ift.tt/wJ5Feda BBC News

Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.

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F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice Ong had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar. August 03, 2025 at 10:51PM https://ift.tt/4O5vGk8 BBC News

Ong had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar.

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Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car. August 04, 2025 at 05:05AM https://ift.tt/261rgOz BBC News

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.

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Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. August 03, 2025 at 04:15PM https://ift.tt/8OQmr1j BBC News

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.

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Watch: Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve... and Canada didn't The Trump administration raised Canada's tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies. August 01, 2025 at 04:09PM https://ift.tt/rCYRIk7 BBC News

The Trump administration raised Canada's tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies.

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Manhunt under way after 4 killed in Montana bar shooting The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say. August 01, 2025 at 04:22PM https://ift.tt/Kudfk8y BBC News

The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say.

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Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline. August 01, 2025 at 12:38PM https://ift.tt/FxCsdf9 BBC News

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.

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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons. July 31, 2025 at 03:19PM https://ift.tt/6VgEyLb BBC News

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

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Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion. August 01, 2025 at 03:40AM https://ift.tt/BYVUADt BBC News

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion.

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Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket Astrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China. August 01, 2025 at 12:11AM https://ift.tt/NPKQVT7 BBC News

Astrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China.

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