Saturday, July 4, 2026

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

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Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

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Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cjwgpz3wj69o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, July 3, 2026

German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

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Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

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Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century?

Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.

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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.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8k4pz91n5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025

Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9rg133lrjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.

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Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

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The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids

Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2xyx1qjnyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery

Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjk8zwe7z3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, June 26, 2026

Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK

Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.

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Watch: BBC reports from La Guaira, one of Venezuela's worst-hit areas

Vanessa Silva visited the coastal state, where rescuers are still working to find survivors under the rubble after twin earthquakes rocked the country.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwy0lw84p3go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news

Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39y79g7gzko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, June 25, 2026

A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore

A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzv23g75eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss