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At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

It was about the adventure, says fastest runner to cross the Alps

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

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 Sarah Rainsford wri…

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it…

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.

The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80

Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment pl…

Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire

As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

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.

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 the city's waterway…

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.