Syrian rebels take control of majority of Aleppo, observers say
Russia launched air raids in parts of the city overnight "for the first time since 2016", a monitoring group said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly27r5p0yno
Capturing the scent of Palestinian life in a bottle
Palestinian perfumers try to evoke memories of a better time with "ingredients" of their heritage.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2nv1rj0p5o
Zelensky suggests 'hot phase' of war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato
But Zelensky points out no-one has yet made such an offer and whether Nato would consider a move is doubtful.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8g8ylvyldo
Houses swept away in Uganda landslide after heavy rainfall
At least 13 bodies have been found but officials fear the true number of dead is much higher.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c238jvyg0j8o
Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e79m87xllo
'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20
The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8ne9757jdo
Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza
The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgzvqx252yo
Trump expected to nominate Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury
A source familiar with the decision told the BBC's US partner CBS that Trump is poised to pick the hedge fund manager.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3mv6l1ypyo
Lava engulfs Iceland's Blue Lagoon car park
A road to the world-famous Icelandic attraction was also damaged, as a nearby volcano erupted for the seventh time in less than a year.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cq521pw0pgjo
Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5ygryl0kkno
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jyvv1l99wo
Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines
A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2d1lj3nwqo
Trump picks celebrity TV doctor to run Medicaid
Mehmet Oz has been criticised by many experts for promoting what they called was bad health advice and "miracle" cures.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rl8knmg8eo
Car driven into crowd outside primary school in China
State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dl8yey0l8o
Top Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims
Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27v4v1l5wo
Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march
The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9g4ln2d8eo
Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported - study
More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crln9lk51dro
The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction
Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30p1p0j0ddo
Sri Lankan leader seeks big majority in snap election
President Dissanayake wants to push through reforms to help the nation recover from a debt crisis.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7n4y094dpo
One dead following blasts at Brazil Supreme Court
Local officials told the AFP news agency that a body was found outside the building in an apparent attack.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j8el1q1gjo
Who has joined Trump's team so far?
The national security adviser, a border tsar and UN ambassador are appointed but there are plenty more posts to fill.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24gze60yzo
Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage
The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7wp777780o
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash
New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cpvzjvrp0exo
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzd62g1r3o
At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India
Officials said 44 people were on board when the bus went out of control and fell into a ditch.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9xyg1xxzvo
Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling
Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7w9dglzzlo
South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft
The miners were left starving and dehydrated after security forces cut off their access to food and water.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jyekjz4xmo
Young Thug pleads guilty to criminal gang activity
The 33-year-old rapper's trial on racketeering and gang charges is the longest ever held in Georgia.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20n1nq0852o
Teri Garr, Young Frankenstein and Tootsie star, dies at 79
The Oscar-nominated actress died of multiple sclerosis after battling the autoimmune disease for more than 20 years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje09595v5ko
Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8edwj9wlo
India states' plans to punish spitting in food spark controversy
Opposition leaders and legal experts say laws could be used to vilify specific communities.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg0dq8q5klo
Georgian PM rejects claims of election fraud
There are always "irregularities" in election counts says Irakli Kobakhidze, but he denied interfering with the results.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3rxxypzezzo
McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US
At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33v3klkdy8o
US charges Indian agent in Sikh separatist murder plot
The US Justice department has charged Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, in the alleged plot.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2949p14k4o
Trudeau accuses India of 'massive mistake' amid diplomatic row
The PM said officials went public with allegations Indian agents were behind violent acts in Canada only after quiet diplomacy failed.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gl73r031xo
Watch: Narrow escape as debris falls during Turkey quake
Falling masonry just misses people standing in a street in the eastern Turkish city of Elazig, that was hit by an earthquake.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2069e13g2xo
Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86
His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd5835mp4ko
Hospitals move patients as Israeli tanks encircle Jabalia camp
The Israeli military is carrying out its third ground offensive in the area since the Gaza war began.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vplm00pm0o
Children among 70 killed in Haiti gang 'massacre'
Members of one of the country's armed groups, the Gran Grif gang, raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdq2wzyg2xo
Haiti gang attack leaves at least 20 dead
Members of one of the country's armed groups raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdq2wzyg2xo
Hurricane Helene leaves 'biblical devastation' in North Carolina
Homes have been destroyed, towns have been cut-off and power outages are affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5d9y07e3o
At least 43 dead as Helene pummels southeast US
Helene marked one of the largest storms to hit the US, causing widespread devastation across the southeast
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd13mezz7mo
Iran faces dilemma of restraint or revenge for attacks on ally Hezbollah
Iran has sought to strike an unusually conciliatory tone in the face of attacks on its ally Hezbollah.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clylgv2dk3yo
Lebanon strikes are preparing for ground offensive - Israel army chief
More than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xe8nkj9wyo
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2k0p6w034o
Suspect described Trump assassination attempt in note, prosecutors say
The letter was dropped off at the home of a witness several months before the incident in Florida.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89ly20vvgvo
Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3w2qkx1xlo
Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit in Lebanon
Extensive Israeli air strikes come after Hezbollah vowed to retaliate over deadly exploding device attacks blamed on Israel.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyl8v1z1zeo
'We don’t know if our phones are safe': Lebanon on edge after exploding device attacks
A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c781d8y397do
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as demand slides
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdprv2ddxo
Airborne rescues as Europe hit by floods
Emergency services have been deployed to rescue and evacuate residents stranded by floods.
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cp955l0xx3do
Trump safe after gunshots in his vicinity - campaign
The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rllnd1pypo
Boeing workers strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers down tools after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jlj3dnlw7o
Boeing workers to strike as 25% pay rise rejected
More than 30,000 workers will walk out after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jlj3dnlw7o
Trump rules out another presidential debate against Harris
The former president claims that polls show he "clearly won" the debate against his rival earlier this week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9l9500vg7o
UN says Israeli strike killed six of its Gaza staff
At least 18 people were reportedly killed in the strike, which Israel says targeted Hamas fighters.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyn400rm68o
What did six undecided voters make of the debate?
We spoke to six voters who see the debate as crucial in determining who they will support in November.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceq53wvpe5xo
Israeli strikes on Syrian military sites kill 16, state media say
The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes on around the central town of Masyaf.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0nrd730jdo
Family killed in landslide as Yagi hits Vietnam
A 51-year-old man escapes but his wife, daughter and two grandchildren are buried in the landslide.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce380vgeq1po
Chinese artist detained for 'insulting' Mao sculptures
Gao Zhen and his brother are known for their provocative depictions of the former Communist leader.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c785q0l03d1o
Israeli military launches major West Bank operation
At least nine Palestinians are killed in separate incidents in the north of the territory.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ny546m7go
Sabina Shoal: The new flashpoint between China and Philippines
Both countries blame each other for repeated boat collisions near the shoal in recent days.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3d4rz922do
Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief
Speaking to the BBC at the Pacific Islands Forum, António Gutteres says these islands are the "most vulnerable".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ej0xx2jpxo
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in major escalation
Hezbollah says it fired hundreds of rockets after Israel says it launched pre-emptive strikes.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6rzvyz9p6o
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