How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups BBC News 7 July 2025 at 09:04 JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.
At least 78 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms BBC News 7 July 2025 at 07:28 The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms.
A girls' summer camp cut tragically short by a 'horrific' deluge BBC News 7 July 2025 at 08:38 Terrified girls at Camp Mystic swam through the broken window of one cabin into the swirling darkness of the flood.
Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen BBC News 7 July 2025 at 07:25 Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag".
How tariffs are shifting global supply chains BBC News 7 July 2025 at 07:08 Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians BBC News 7 July 2025 at 04:13 After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.
A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China BBC News 7 July 2025 at 07:03 So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator.
First round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough BBC News 7 July 2025 at 08:12 The latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule BBC News 6 July 2025 at 19:34 Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.
IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians BBC News 7 July 2025 at 04:13 After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.
Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama's 90 birthday BBC News 6 July 2025 at 15:47 Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.
A girls' summer camp cut short by deadly disaster BBC News 7 July 2025 at 02:09 Camp Mystic, where young girls were having the "time of their life" just days ago, is now the site of one of the deadliest disasters.
Explosion rips through Domino's restaurant after car crashes into building BBC News 7 July 2025 at 00:38 The explosion happened after a car veered off the road and hit the building in the US state of Utah, the local fire agency says.
Hamas security officer says group has lost control over most of Gaza BBC News 7 July 2025 at 00:13 The officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void.
Elon Musk says he is launching new political party BBC News 6 July 2025 at 11:44 The world's richest man says he is setting up a new political organisation called the America Party.
Israel sends negotiators to Gaza talks despite 'unacceptable' Hamas demands, PM says BBC News 6 July 2025 at 18:36 Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas is seeking changes to a proposal for a ceasefire deal that Israel has accepted.
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru BBC News 6 July 2025 at 21:31 Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.
Iran supreme leader in first public appearance since Israel war BBC News 6 July 2025 at 05:48 State TV showed footage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being cheered at a mosque ahead of a Shia festival.
Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations BBC News 6 July 2025 at 17:53 The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala.
Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule BBC News 6 July 2025 at 19:34 Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.
US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle BBC News 6 July 2025 at 18:14 The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.
US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle BBC News 6 July 2025 at 18:14 The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.
Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44 BBC News 6 July 2025 at 16:29 Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.
Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama's 90 birthday BBC News 6 July 2025 at 15:47 Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.
'Y'all need to get out now' - Texans reflect on flood devastation BBC News 6 July 2025 at 14:10 Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51.
Texas flood victims: Girl 'having time of her life' and 'heart and soul' of camp BBC News 6 July 2025 at 20:46 Eight-year-old Renee Smajstrla and "strong and powerful" camp director Jane Ragsdale were swept away.
A boy saved by barbed wire, a 'destroyed' camp and missed warning signs in Texas floods BBC News 6 July 2025 at 07:17 Survivors describe a deluge that pounced with devastating speed in the pre-dawn hours in central Texas.
How Trump is using the 'Madman Theory' to try to change the world (and it's working) BBC News 6 July 2025 at 07:09 Political scientists have a term for the tactic, that has been used by some leaders including Nixon, to persuade adversaries that they are temperamentally capable of anything, to extract concessions. But can it work in the long term?
Guru Dutt: The tragic life of an Indian cinematic genius BBC News 6 July 2025 at 07:08 This week marks the birth centenary of Guru Dutt, one of Bollywood's most iconic directors.