Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island.
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread
Greece's deputy fire chief says the fires on the island are the most difficult his service is currently facing.
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Smoke as Russia claims fuel depot in Crimea hit
Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence.
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Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia
Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.
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Friday, July 21, 2023
German crime family member issues plea for missing lion
The search is intensifying for a suspected wild animal in the southern outskirts of Berlin.
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Goalkeeper Donnarumma and partner attacked and robbed in Paris
Italy and Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner were targeted at their home.
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David Hunter guilty of killing seriously ill wife in Cyprus
David Hunter is cleared of murdering his wife at their Cyprus home but is convicted of manslaughter.
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Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?
Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic".
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McDonald's sets up investigation unit after abuse claims
The fast-food chain's UK boss said allegations uncovered by the BBC are "shocking".
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Waterfalls form at train station after heavy rains
Parts of China have been hit by an onslaught of extreme weather, causing widespread flooding.
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Government borrows less than expected in June
Public finances are boosted by tax receipts and lower interest payments but figures remain high.
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Xi Jinping meets Henry Kissinger as US seeks to defrost China ties
The 100-year-old diplomat's surprise trip to Beijing follows a flurry of visits by US officials.
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Netflix password crackdown fuels subscriber surge
The boss of the streaming giant also calls for an end to the strikes disrupting Hollywood.
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Watch: Protesters set fire to Swedish embassy in Baghdad
Hundreds of people have stormed Sweden’s embassy in Iraq to protest a planned burning of the Quran.
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Watch moment divers free trapped whale sharks
Five whale sharks were found trapped in fishing nets in Indonesian waters.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud
Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.
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Facebook-owner Meta exec Nick Clegg claims AI 'quite stupid'
Meta's president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has downplayed the risks of the current technology.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
McDonald's sexual abuse claims 'deeply concerning' - PM spokesman
The comments comes after 100 current and recent workers tell the BBC about sexual assault, harassment and racism.
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Colombian rescuers search for children after river burst its banks
At least six people are dead after rising river waters swept away homes in Cundinamarca province.
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First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981
The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang.
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VanMoof: E-bike firm goes bust after Covid boom
The brothers who founded the Dutch electric bike-maker, said they were unable to save the firm.
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US national held by N Korea after crossing border - UN
The United Nations command said the man was on an orientation tour when he crossed without authorisation.
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Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping
Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.
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Banks warned over 'weak excuses' for savings rates
The financial regulator also says it will look closely at close to zero interest rates for loyal savers.
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Food price growth slows for fourth month, say shops
Shoppers are spending more on promotions to save money but overall inflation remains "high".
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Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels
Victoria says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates.
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Monday, July 17, 2023
China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters
The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show.
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Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover
Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms
Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war.
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Tour de France 2023: Fan causes crash on stage 15 while taking selfie
A spectator taking a selfie causes an early crash in the peloton with about 20 riders coming off their bikes on stage 15 of the Tour de France.
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Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach
One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.
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Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa
At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban.
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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76 - reports
The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, reports French media.
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CPTPP trade deal will benefit UK if we use it, says Kemi Badenoch
The business secretary's comments come as she signs off a new deal with 11 Asia and Pacific nations.
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Mortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be
Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be.
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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
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