Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria July 31, 2025 The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015. Read more
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods July 31, 2025 Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call". Read more
Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state July 30, 2025 Mark Carney says the move depends on Palestinian democratic reforms and elections without Hamas. Read more
Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen July 30, 2025 Ukraine's military says three people were killed as Russia posted video of what it said was the strike. Read more
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? July 30, 2025 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions. Read more
Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation? July 29, 2025 The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation. Read more
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says July 29, 2025 The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers. Read more
The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home July 27, 2025 Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000. Read more
EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America July 27, 2025 US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after "tough negotiations" in Scotland. Read more
Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens July 26, 2025 Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday. Read more
Israel to open Gaza humanitarian corridors as aid drops begin July 26, 2025 IDF says it wants to improve humanitarian response in Gaza after days of pressure and growing reports of starvation. Read more
Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert July 26, 2025 Authorities warn air quality is 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many parts of New York state on Saturday. Read more
Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers July 25, 2025 The vote could alter the balance of power in Taiwan, which has seen months of political deadlock. Read more
220 MPs call for Starmer to recognise Palestinian state July 25, 2025 The PM says recognition of a Palestinian state must be part of a "wider plan" to ensure peace in the region. Read more
Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case July 24, 2025 The verdict marks the end of the highly publicised case, in which the men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. Read more
France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says July 24, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron says the announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in New York. Read more
Watch: 'Living is how I honour them' - Families address Idaho murderer July 23, 2025 Relatives of Bryan Kohberger's victims delivered emotional impact statements before he was sentenced to life in prison for killing four students. Read more
Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey July 23, 2025 Forestry workers and rescuers were trapped by fire following a change in the wind direction. Read more
Ozzy Osbourne death: 'He was one of nature's good guys' July 22, 2025 The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76. Read more
Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness' July 22, 2025 The singer helped invent both heavy metal and the image of the wild rock star, before unlikely reality TV fame. Read more
US court orders new trial for man convicted of killing Etan Patz July 21, 2025 The 1979 disappearance of the six-year-old boy rattled New York City and the nation. Read more
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54 July 21, 2025 Warner drowned on Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica, US media reports. Read more
Bedouins tell BBC they could return to fighting Druze in Syria July 20, 2025 More than 1,000 people in Syria have been killed in recent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters. Read more
Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Trump July 20, 2025 The TV star makes her first public appearance since moving to the UK the day after Trump's re-election. Read more
British woman dies after rafting incident in French Alps July 20, 2025 The woman fell from her raft in Briancon and was later found on a riverbank in a serious condition. Read more
Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians July 19, 2025 Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced. Read more
US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral July 19, 2025 The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability. Read more
Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia July 19, 2025 The offer comes amid renewed fighting and seeks to resume negotiations that were halted in early June. Read more
Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story July 18, 2025 Trump had threatened to force Murdoch to "testify in my lawsuit against him and his 'pile of garbage' newspaper". Read more
El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela July 18, 2025 Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador were exchanged for 10 Americans held by Caracas. Read more
Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m July 17, 2025 It is one of at least three wooden sleds made for the filming of the classic 1941 film. Read more
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach July 17, 2025 The personal details of spies and soldiers were included in a data leak that also named 19,000 Afghans. Read more
Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters July 16, 2025 In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he said "stupid" Republicans fell for a hoax. Read more
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening July 16, 2025 Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens. Read more
Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies July 15, 2025 Bradley Murdoch, the Australian man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, has died. Read more
Mike Waltz grilled over Signal leak at UN ambassador hearing July 15, 2025 President Trump's former national security adviser was pressed on the inclusion of a journalist on a sensitive group chat discussing war plans. Read more
Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia July 15, 2025 Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%. Read more
French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt July 15, 2025 MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government. Read more
US tariff threat leaves Russia less rattled than relieved July 14, 2025 The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days. Read more
Motorists rescued as new flash flood warnings hit Central Texas July 14, 2025 The heavy rain has forced rescuers to halt search operations for victims of the deadly floods that occurred in the region just over a week ago. Read more
Two women shot dead at Kentucky church July 13, 2025 Investigators believe the suspect, who was shot dead by police, had a connection to individuals at the church. Read more
RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city July 13, 2025 It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024. Read more
When an unsung Indian helped Austrian Jews escape the Nazis July 12, 2025 Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe's darkest hour and bring them to India. Read more
Gaza hospital says 24 people killed near aid site as witnesses blame IDF July 12, 2025 Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as people were trying to get food. The IDF says there were no known injuries. Read more
The mushroom killer was obsessed with true crime. Now true crime fans are obsessed with her July 12, 2025 A jury found Erin Patterson guilty on all charges - but the frenzy of speculation has only intensified. Read more
The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings July 11, 2025 BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their broken lives. Read more
BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches July 11, 2025 The BBC's Theo Leggett explains that the two switches were moved which caused the crash Read more
Trump surveys damage in Texas as search continues for 160 missing July 11, 2025 At least 120 were killed when flash flooding devastated areas in central Texas last week. Read more
Judge blocks Trump's birthright order after Supreme Court ruling July 10, 2025 The White House vowed to fight the judge's ruling, which once again paused a priority for Trump. Read more
Why is Trump targeting Brazil - and will it backfire for Bolsonaro? July 10, 2025 The US president's threatened new tariffs are likely to have major political ramifications in the country. Read more
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested July 09, 2025 Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year. Read more
Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns July 08, 2025 India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC. Read more
Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite July 08, 2025 President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head. Read more
Trump announces 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan July 07, 2025 Trump plans new tariffs as the 90-day pause on some of his most aggressive tariffs is set to expire this week. Read more
A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China July 06, 2025 So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator. Read more
IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians July 06, 2025 After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties. Read more
Former Mossad official details how Israel eliminated Iran's military elite July 05, 2025 The former deputy chief of the Israeli intelligence explains how technology and innovation played a key role for Israel in the 12-day conflict. Read more
Key suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia senator July 05, 2025 Police say Élder Arteaga masterminded the attempt on the life of presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe in June. Read more
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction July 04, 2025 At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say. Read more
Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years July 04, 2025 The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium. Read more
Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey July 04, 2025 Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden. Read more
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies bombardment, rescuers say July 03, 2025 Many children and women were reportedly among those killed when a school in Gaza City and a tent in al-Mawasi were hit. Read more
Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters July 03, 2025 The move follows a historian's report that said that keeping the names was unconstitutional. Read more
Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test July 02, 2025 A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt. Read more
Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge July 01, 2025 The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count. Read more
Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90? July 01, 2025 The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week. Read more
US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill July 01, 2025 Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House. Read more
Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts July 01, 2025 Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month. Read more