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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

BBC World

Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.

BBC World

Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.

BBC World

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World Cup 2026: Who Wins — Spain or Argentina? —Odegbami

The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow. The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the fini

Complete Sports

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

BBC World

At least 14 dead after minibus rolls off mountain road in Peru

At least 14 people have been killed and five injured after a minibus in the Peruvian Andes lost control on a curve.

Al Jazeera

Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour

Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht.

Al Jazeera

In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final

Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.

Al Jazeera

Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup

On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.

Al Jazeera

Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over

Mohsen Rezaee has warned that if the US continues bombing Iran, Tehran will escalate its response into full-scale war.

Al Jazeera

Israeli army destroys three schools in southern Lebanon, minister says

At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.

Al Jazeera

Targets of latest US strikes on Iran signal strategic shift

The US has broadened its military campaign in Iran, says Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna.

Al Jazeera

Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same

Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.

BBC World

He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind

Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.

BBC World

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.