Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey BBC News 5 July 2025 at 03:19 Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office BBC News 5 July 2025 at 00:57 "The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Several killed in severe weather in Texas and New Jersey BBC News 5 July 2025 at 02:55 In New Jersey, three people died in a storm while in Texas, officials say there is "confirmed loss of life" due to "catastrophic flooding".
Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government BBC News 4 July 2025 at 17:39 The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law BBC News 5 July 2025 at 00:59 A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.
'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle BBC News 5 July 2025 at 00:03 Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office BBC News 5 July 2025 at 00:24 "The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle BBC News 5 July 2025 at 00:03 Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria BBC News 4 July 2025 at 20:39 Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.
Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts BBC News 4 July 2025 at 22:21 Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.
Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed BBC News 4 July 2025 at 22:24 The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians BBC News 4 July 2025 at 04:14 The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation.
'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria BBC News 4 July 2025 at 20:39 Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.
Trump gets major win now - but it comes with risks down the road BBC News 4 July 2025 at 03:09 The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher.
BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK BBC News 4 July 2025 at 21:46 Watch video of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel in a rare and unusual intervention, which police have made clear is not a new tactic.
Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told BBC News 4 July 2025 at 19:07 Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by US immigration BBC News 4 July 2025 at 05:55 The boxer, who fought against Jake Paul on Saturday, is accused of ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Watch: French police wade into sea to slash migrant 'taxi-boat' BBC News 4 July 2025 at 19:10 The BBC's Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children.
Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan BBC News 4 July 2025 at 17:22 The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.
American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica BBC News 4 July 2025 at 09:03 Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.
Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia BBC News 4 July 2025 at 17:16 The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.
Sport agent Jonathan Barnett accused of rape in US lawsuit BBC News 4 July 2025 at 16:12 Barnett denies allegations he kept the woman as a "sex slave" over a six year period.
Sport agent Jonathan Barnett accused of rape in US lawsuit BBC News 4 July 2025 at 16:12 Barnett denies allegations he kept the woman as a "sex slave" over a six year period.
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock BBC News 4 July 2025 at 02:08 The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.
Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid BBC News 4 July 2025 at 15:12 Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.
Trump gets major win now - but it comes with risks down the road BBC News 4 July 2025 at 03:09 The mega-bill helps the president deliver on promises, but also contains the seeds of political peril, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split BBC News 4 July 2025 at 14:04 The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections BBC News 4 July 2025 at 14:32 After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.
Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches BBC News 4 July 2025 at 07:11 The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.