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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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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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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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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Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe

The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week.

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Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.

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Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.

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Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea

Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods.

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Renters stretched most by cost of living pressures

People who rent are finding it hardest to cover housing costs and may be spending less on food.

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Shops asked to halt mafia-themed Scotch whisky orders

Regulators find that a Polish firm's "Cosa Nostra" Scotch whisky product "glamorises" firearms.

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Gatwick Airport to he hit by eight days of strikes over summer holidays

Nearly a thousand workers are set to walk out for eights days in July and August in a row over pay.

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Watch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python

A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state.

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Actors' strike: Hollywood stars walk out over pay and AI worries

Some 160,000 performers stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt.

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How Do You Live: Hayao Miyazaki releases mystery final film

How Do You Live is full of Hayao Miyazaki's signature visual treats and cute yet eerie creatures.

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Hollywood actors' strike expected alongside screenwriters

The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down.

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Warning public debt could soar as population ages

Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says.

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Mortgage rates: 'I have £50,000 but can't buy a house'

Young people say buying feels hopeless and feel penalised as renters unable to save.

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Elon Musk accused of owing $500m in Twitter severance

The layoffs ultimately affected roughly 6,000 people, according to the lawsuit.

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Watch: North Korean state TV shows latest missile launch

State media has broadcast a video of Wednesday’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

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Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94

The exiled Czech-French writer used satire to explore totalitarianism and the human condition.

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French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair.

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Thames Water: nationalisation is not the way forward says new chairman

The firm's new chairman pledges to improve performance while Ofwat warns of "deep-rooted" issues.

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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.

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US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday.

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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage

Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.

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UK banks can withstand fresh crisis, key test finds

Bank of England says lenders are resilient but rising interest rates are weighing on homes and firms.

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Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar

Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

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Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.

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Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport

An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.

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Nathan Law: Police raid family home of exiled Hong Kong activist

Nathan Law's parents and brother have been taken for questioning after police raided their home.

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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin met Russia's Vladimir Putin after mutiny

The meeting in Moscow took place days after last month's failed rebellion, the Kremlin says.

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.

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Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch.

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