Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports
The broadcaster said that the family had landed in the country on Wednesday, without citing sources.
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting
CBS News, the BBC's US partner, reports the suspect wrote a document saying he wanted to target Trump administration officials. He is due in court on Monday.
I was in the room with Trump and heard the low thudding sound of gunfire
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
Trump’s Top Gaza Official Says Israel Is Jeopardizing the Cease-Fire
Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, criticized Israel for its ongoing strikes on what it says are Hamas targets, after it rejected a plan to disarm the group.
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government
The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group that has lost territory and authority in recent months, will integrate with the country’s military.
Canadians Stand Their Ground Amid New Trump Tariffs and Expanding U.S.-Canada Trade War
Business owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.
Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army
The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.
Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.
Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany's busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials.
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.