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The US aviation system experienced the longest ground stop since 9/11 before the FAA lifted the National Ground Stop, causing widespread travel disruptions across the country. In geopolitics, Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week according to the White House, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership. Other major developments include Ukraine knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks and an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza that killed a surgeon and others.
After renewed US-Iran strikes - how could the conflict end?
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
'Layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel
From searching for a buried tunnel entrance to blowing up rocks the size of cars, rescuers had to surmount multiple…
Hungary Moves to Abolish Regulator Behind Controversial 35-Year Casino Deal
Hungary’s new government has ordered a report on how to terminate the authority that oversees gambling, tobacco, and…
Nifty’s 24,000 Battle Could Show Whether India’s Risk Appetite Is Really Returning
India’s stock market could get a boost from Wall Street’s latest rally.
Watch: Moment workers are rescued from Nepal tunnel
Rescuers pull two people from a hydropower tunnel more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the…
Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.
Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctions
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
From Hookswitch to Grave
AT&T's monopolistic control of the American telephone system was built partly on acquiring Western Electric in 1881,…
Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is in Nepal where authorities are trying to begin rebuilding amid the debris.
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror
The jury now faces a seventh day of deliberations in the triple-murder trial.
Tensions flare as judge declines to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defence lawyer is upset after the judge decides not to remove a holdout in the triple murder case.
Kenya's chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
The ICE officer faces federal charges related to the January shooting in Minnesota.
Nepal tunnel rescuers hunt for survivors with rafts and drone
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors…
AI Spending Helps Push US Trade Deficit To A New High
The US trade deficit reached 88.6 billion dollars in July, a high since March 2025.
Michigan authorities continue pursuit to block Kalshi as Supreme Court fight looms
Kalshi previously said it had been placed in an “impossible position” after federal authorities directed the company to…
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements,…
Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92,…
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones will be disaster for the US, critics warn
Americans fear there are no cheap alternatives as tariffs suddenly hit drones.
BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026
The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto…
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals
Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.
Mom Gets 6-Mo Suspended Sentence for Letting 5-Year-Old Walk to the Pond
A Virginia mother was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and sentenced to six months in jail…
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
USD/JPY Falls Below 158: What the BOJ Rate-Hike Threat Means for Yen
USD/JPY has dropped below 158, its lowest level in four weeks, as markets sharply reprice the odds of a Bank of Japan…
Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he…
Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.