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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.
Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion
The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.
Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
Spain Orders Blacklist of Palantir from Public and Private Companies
Spain's government has blacklisted U.S.
Report: FBI Director Kash Patel Sat on $250K Strategy Stock Buy for 6 Months
FBI Director Kash Patel bought as much as $250,000 in Strategy stock last November and waited six months to tell federal…
US government says it got hacked — again
A top Democrat on the Senate's Intelligence Committee warned that the information accessed on a Homeland Security…
Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble
Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of…
Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Hernán Gil, a security guard, was in a concrete hut in a multi-storey car park, when the building collapsed.
The Egg Bandits Made a Thousand Times the Fine They Just Paid for Price Fixing
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South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over killing of migrant
South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.
Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
FBI Director Kash Patel’s Late Strategy Stock Disclosure Draws Scrutiny
FBI Director Kash Patel is facing criticism after a report claimed he failed to disclose a six-figure purchase of…
Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.
Watch: PM's former top aide on Starmer's first call with Trump
Trump was more 'funny' than he had been expecting, Morgan McSweeney told the BBC.
Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession
The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss
Holidaymakers face long waits under the EU's new Entry-Exit System, the head of Berlin's airport says.
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
Google loses fight over record $4.7B EU antitrust fine
People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discovers
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in an English village.
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's…
'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.
At least one killed in major airstrikes on Kyiv
At least one person was killed in the overnight airstrikes hours after President Zelensky said that Moscow was planning…
From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
Japan has 41% of the 100-year companies – secrets of 1,447-year survival
Polymarket Bettors Set 54% Odds on a Fed Rate Hike This Year After Warsh’s Debut
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told central bankers in Sintra, Portugal, on July 1 that prices are too high and…
US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal
US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews