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'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake

Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.

'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance

International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack

A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct

The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats

Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Japan earthquake: What we know so far

Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan

European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including t…

Watch: The moment quake hit Japan

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job a…

French Navy carries out shooting drill mid interview

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.