Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river

Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.

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Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 UK jobs

The roles will go by the end of this year during what, the firm says, could be a "difficult" time.

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Watch: Raging wildfires shut down Italian airport

Palermo’s airport was shut down overnight as wildfires burned around its perimeter.

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Raigad: Dozens still missing as India landslide search called off

Twenty-seven bodies were found while 57 people are still missing after the landslide in Maharashtra state.

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Watch: Coach found alive in China school gym collapse

At least 11 people have been killed after a school gymnasium roof completely caved in while it was being used by a girls' volleyball team.

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.

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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

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Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike

Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city.

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Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution

Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.

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Merthyr Tydfil: Ffos-y-Fran mine accused of licence breach

Ffos-y-Fran produces two-thirds of the UK's coal and was supposed to close in September.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to leave hotels on island of Rhodes

Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island.

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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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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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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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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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