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Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained
But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.
British man charged in Singapore two years after alleged theft at airport
The 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series
Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.
Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies
There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.
Goat sanctuary purchases 16.9 acres of more land
The land purchased by Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats will enable it to house up to 160 goats.
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Caste divide makes summer more scorching in dry Indian region
Rising heat and water scarcity are deepening old caste inequalities in Bundelkhand region, activists say.
Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way
More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
The Montagu Harrier successfully nested for the second year running in the same secret location.
Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.
Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires
The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.
Council set to axe climate emergency declaration
Barnsley Council says a review is under way to asses climate and net zero-related activity.
How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
Dog warning as suspected palm oil washes up on beach
Palm oil can be toxic to dogs who may be attracted to its smell.
Should school holidays change to cope with extreme heat?
Could changing the school holidays give pupils and teachers a break in largely unconditioned buildings?
El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
Fixing park pond would 'impact other services'
The price tag to fix problems at the pond has been projected at more than £100,000.
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?
This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.
