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People gather with their belongings near a mural of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,
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Displaced Venezuelans to be housed in camps, president says, as people dig out relatives from rubble

At least 1,450 people are known to have been killed by the back-to-back earthquakes that struck last Wednesday.


Dayana Patino looks down at her son Juan David smiling from a hospital bed Caracas. Both mother and baby have injuries on their faces

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

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Latin America
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 21, 2026.

US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

3 hrs ago
World

Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected

The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

2 hrs ago

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides

Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

13 hrs ago
BBC InDepth
LIVE

Brilliant Sano strike stuns Brazil as Japan lead in World Cup

Follow live text coverage as Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail-in ballots in defeat for Trump

The decision could affect voting deadlines of more than a dozen states that will be pivotal in deciding the control of Congress after the midterm elections.

25 mins ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

A police officer in a high-visibility jacket standing behind blue and white police tape closing off a residential street in Glasgow (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland was 'murder capital of Europe', then it treated violence like a disease

In the early 2000s you were more three times more likely to be assaulted in Scotland than in the US, but the country now ranks among some of the safest in the world.

A still of a man riding a horse and holding up a gun in Clash of Loyalties (Credit: Iraqi Film Corporation)

How Saddam Hussein made an epic Hollywood-style film in Iraq

In July 1983, Clash of Loyalties was screened for the first – and almost last – time. In 2020, its producer told the BBC about conscriptions, interrogations, and a drunk Oliver Reed.


World Cup

Jesse Marsch and the Canada players celebrate the win against South Africa

'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history

Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

Brazil striker Matheus Cunha

A new Brazil is taking shape - and Cunha is key

Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.

Players of Cape Verde celebrating the qualification to the round of 32 after the World Cup match against Saudi Arabia

Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?

New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?

A split image showing youngsters who have impressed at the 2026 World Cup including the Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande (left), Switzerland's Johan Manzambi  (centre) and Bosnia-Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic

Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup

BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Yoane Wissa of DR Congo celebrates with teammates after scoring the third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan

Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers

The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.


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Joe Biden speaks in February

Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event

The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada
Police and members of a crisis intervention team speak to people near the scene where five people were killed in a shooting in Stade, northern Germany. Photo: 29 June 2026

Sixth person dies after shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany

Four women and a man were shot dead at the scene while a sixth person died in hospital, police say.

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Europe

First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer

The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.

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Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86

The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

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Culture
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LIVE

Wimbledon: Sabalenka wins in straight sets, Djokovic next on Centre

Follow text updates from day one of Wimbledon 2026.

A silver Ford F-150 truck on a production line at the carmaker's Michigan factory.

Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks

The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

6 hrs ago
Technology
People inspect a damaged house at the site of Pakistani airstrikes in Mandokhail village in Paktia province, Afghanistan

Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says

Pakistan claims it was targeting militants near its border, but the Taliban government calls it an "atrocity".

2 hrs ago
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Biden calls Trump a 'loser' at fundraising event

Former US President Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump during a gala event, criticising what he described as "vanity projects" in Washington, DC.

US & Canada
A house is under water after flooding. The water surrounding it is brown.

Deadly flash flooding hits Kentucky

At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.

US & Canada
Australian man sitting at a table in a police station in Thailand.

Australian charged with murder of Thai teen found in suitcase

Police said they found the body of a 17-year-old girl "stuffed" in a bag near railway tracks in the early hours of Saturday.

World
A young girl with a bruised face looks into the camera

Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital

Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Caraballeda.

Latin America
A man grinning with his mouth open amid rubble as he is rescued from a collapsed building.

Moment rescuers cheer as man pulled from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

Spain’s Military Emergency Unit releases footage of a man being rescued from the wreckage of a building in Maiquetia following the deadly earthquakes.

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Panic attacks and fractures: Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims

The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.

Latin America
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A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

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Fans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.

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Health

Ally Hirschlag pictured looking off camera with beams of sunlight from the sunset behind her in Cape Cod (Credit: Mark Stetson)

What sunset-watching really does for your health

Humans appear to see sunrises and sunsets "almost like bookends". Here's what a dose of golden hour does for our memory, sleep and mood.


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Is AI the new fall guy for layoffs?

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Is America really becoming more religious?

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Katty Kay and Ryan Burge on why some Americans now say religion matters more to them, without going to service.


America 250

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The Viking word hidden in the Declaration of Independence

From Roman freedom to Viking happiness, the iconic words in the Declaration of Independence reveal thousands of years of humans wrestling with how to live well together.

A man with a Make America Great Again hat on the left, and a woman in a black tank shirt on the right.

What does it mean to be an American in 2026?

The BBC asked citizens across the United States about their identity ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.

A black-and-white photo of Malcolm X speaking at a podium (Credit: Getty Images)

How the killing of Malcolm X shook the US

In February 1965, the BBC reported from the funeral of the black nationalist leader in Harlem, New York, as thousands of people queued to pay their last respects.


Culture

Matt Damon as Odysseus in The Odyssey (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Why The Odyssey has caused so much controversy

Chrisopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic, starring Matt Damon, Zendaya and many more, is the most anticipated film of 2026 – but also the most contested. Here's why.


US & Canada News

a line of firefighters walking along a dirt path in forest and smoke billows in background

Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border

A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds

Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday

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More World News

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South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt


Business

Lisa D. Cook, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, smiles while holding her hand against her face. She is wearing a blue suit and speaks at The Capital Hilton during the 42nd annual National Association for Business Economics Economic Policy Conference on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs

South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan


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Sport

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Health

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Culture

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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told

The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

Teyana Taylor's tears and Lauryn Hill tribute steal show at BET Awards

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Travel

Carol Ruckdeschel wears a hat and sits at a bench Credit: Alexandra Marvar)

The snake-wrangling 84-year-old who lives on a remote island

Once called the "wildest woman in America", this fearless knife-wielding naturalist has lived off the land for 53 years, fighting to preserve Cumberland Island for future travellers.

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What life is like in the world's safest countries for 2026

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At Bocuse d'Or, elite chefs compete in one of the world's most demanding culinary contests.
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Arts

A black and white image shows a couple in the corner of a booth in a small Paris cafe with their faces close together as if they are about to kiss(Credit: Estate Brassai/ Succession Philippe Ribeyrolles)

10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

The forbidden erotica of ancient Pompeii

The five details that unlock the genius of Van Gogh's original 'starry night'


Earth

A silhouette of a woman walking past windows painted with white chalk paint (Credit: Getty Images)

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Europe is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave. To help stay cool, people in France have been turning to an unusual solution – chalk. Here's the science behind the trend.

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The Amazon farms that feed a community - then disappear


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World's Table

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