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- UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attackedon June 25, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
- Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitationson June 25, 2026 at 6:50 PM
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
- France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts easton June 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
- Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protestson June 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
- Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levelson June 25, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
- Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guiltyon June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
- Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertaintyon June 25, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
- Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to childrenon June 25, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
- People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirtson June 25, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.
- IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chipson June 25, 2026 at 10:04 AM
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
- Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicanson June 25, 2026 at 9:06 AM
But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.
- Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetimeon June 25, 2026 at 8:32 AM
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
- Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilitieson June 25, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
- Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist partyon June 25, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
- The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fearon June 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Months after the Trump administration's immigration crackdown officially ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
- This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old aloneon June 25, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.
- How to cope in a heatwave - according to youon June 25, 2026 at 12:18 AM
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
- Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracason June 24, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
- The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jailon June 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
- Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooteron June 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.




