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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's…
Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali
The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.
Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president?
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
Cookware Got Worse on Purpose: Who Owns Pyrex and All-Clad Now
# Summary A private equity firm (Centre Lane Partners) has quietly consolidated nearly all major American cookware…
Top amputation surgeon had own legs removed due to fetish. Were patients safe?
Neil Hopper, a celebrated vascular surgeon who performed amputations, had his own lower legs amputated in 2019 and…
Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through…
Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion
The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.
Get ready to flee, Americans in ten countries warned
US embassies have issued stark warnings to Americans in ten countries to be prepared to evacuate due to escalating…
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say…
Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in…
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.
A Surveillance Treaty in Disguise: Canada Signs UN Cybercrime Convention
Canada signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime despite previously opposing it, raising concerns from human rights…
Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football
BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.
Watch: Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Most migrants who reached Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco have returned, officials said.
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.
Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
Chelsea was murdered 10 years ago - will a new police podcast catch her killer?
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers
Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.
What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
US Treasury yields rise as TIPS challenge the inflation narrative
TIPS data points to rising real yields, not inflation, a dynamic that weighs on non-yielding assets like Bitcoin.
What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw…