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The Republican suggested Vice-President Kamala Harris changed her identity from Indian and "became black". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xaXME5R

The Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran, and it is widely believed Israel was behind the killing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DljMPwA

Donald Trump questioned the vice-president's racial identity while speaking at a conference for black journalists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7nJt5UC

Smoke seen rising from above the Lebanese capital, as building is damaged and crowds of people gathered outside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/poLMgcA

A banner reading 'Genocide Olympics' could be seen inside the stadium during Israel's game against Paraguay from BBC News https://ift.tt/GVieIo7

The Hamas-run media office says more than 250 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli operation in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LI8UfBb

Video shows crowds gathered in the Venezuelan capital as riot police face off with demonstrators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4e9XdZ

A UN expert describes the violence seen in videos analysed by the BBC as "unlawful". from BBC News https://ift.tt/q31tZzR

Protesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is "destroying everything". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TWhgjN6

The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HovQIiB

Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yUgRQdZ

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought from BBC News https://ift.tt/BSQJNDz

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQasvRU

Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aITfg4U

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a key political battleground for Republicans from BBC News https://ift.tt/tjJODPS

Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMWPgZ7

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SmGxUCE

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4o8cng

France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDhRPvo

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LzPM869

The Glassworker is the country's first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others? from BBC News https://ift.tt/abhc3dM

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qw3y4Qe

A new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly bacteria spread, causing about 500,000 deaths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/javYGfl

Hadi Matar plans to plead not guilty to the federal charges of providing material support to a terrorist group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hsMD9nH

On the front line, drones are killing hundreds every day - showing the world a new kind of high-tech war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCl9Nb4

A hydrothermal explosion of rock and debris erupted near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0jnwzto

In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person's Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wFDQRv0

Israel has renewed its offensive in the city, saying Hamas is reassembling its forces there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShHzNG4

Democrat had resisted calls to quit for accepting gifts, including gold bars, to aid foreign states. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FOitU3x

Watch: Dancing tea cakes, a giant Nessie and Karen Dunbar - the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 10 years on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArpG54V

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hRxJIF0

The US Vice-President praised Joe Biden's track record as US president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oEPBxL3

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cuq9WeL

The vessel was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l0xvmsy

Mr Biden has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Weo8Xwn

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qLHY6xg

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U48mSDo

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXRrFMT

Trump and running mate JD Vance are scheduled to address a crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/473AQng

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GwMoSL

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFyHDuG

Rico Krieger, 30, was convicted of six crimes, including terrorism, in a closed trial in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GqCEBg9

Footage shows the column of air and water near Misamis Oriental province on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YI3jVLJ

The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIY7nGD

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QFkq7aV

Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HiF3lsu

The driver initially fled the scene but was later arrested, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evEo9MG

The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eu7L9Mk

The Canadian rapper joked on Instagram that the rushing floodwaters "better be espresso martini". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZUgP4zV

Record rainfall leaves large areas of city flooded, drivers stranded and 170,000 without power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CTDMJ0b

There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARuJhX0

What went wrong at the 2024 Copa America tournament and what can be learned from the chaotic scenes that marred the final? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlamtdC

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/10PQ62R

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/holbi3K

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMWxNbr

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard from BBC News https://ift.tt/IFCwzAB

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SflEWVU

The dismissal happened just days into the actor's involuntary manslaughter trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L9NlUG0

Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire's son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2xov9kj

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b7nehy0

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwsZN8m

The $230m pier had delivered 8,000 tonnes of aid before it was removed last month because of bad weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JfVITj

The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eEUsiaA

Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FaoysbN

Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NU9yeEn

Watch BBC Verify's visual analysis of the strike which killed two adults and injured 300. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mWvUKFJ

It's taken 10 years to develop and cost billions but the new launch vehicle has finally blasted off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kOAFdn1

The city hopes to offset the "environmental burden" of tourism with rewards for eco-friendly travellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lTNDSXy

President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Zw05C7

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/trdyK8n

Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XiT8WKo

France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ruthvpr

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/juorDT1

France’s sometimes violent election campaign closes with appeals from leaders ahead of Sunday’s vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bI19J0S

Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FYCxGnW

Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q2i4WBk

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJpj9ad

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/92o387A

A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4ZyW1x

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfwlGJA

Protesters last week forced William Ruto to scrap planned tax rises, saying public money was being wasted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1kOqipC

Activists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HigR6nG

Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4Oyb6P

Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for Biden to make the "difficult to decision to withdraw" from the race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/snqoTSk

He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTuGtnU

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KObuASB

The former US president hails a Supreme Court verdict giving him partial immunity from prosecution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUyORxC

The three liberals, led by Sonia Sotomayor, painted a dark picture of absolutist power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXIVwA1