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 in 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.
Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending BBC News 4 July 2025 at 05:41 The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
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.
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67 BBC News 4 July 2025 at 03:58 The actor, a near-constant presence in Quentin Tarantino movies, is believed to have died of cardiac arrest.
Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government BBC News 4 July 2025 at 11:19 The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
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.
UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel BBC News 3 July 2025 at 23:24 Francesca Albanese also accuses companies which equip Israel of complicity in war crimes.
Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star BBC News 4 July 2025 at 00:09 Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains BBC News 3 July 2025 at 22:54 The man was dragged down a steep ravine, and despite wearing a helmet and protective clothing, his injuries were "extremely severe", officials say.
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.
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies bombardment, rescuers say BBC News 4 July 2025 at 03:52 Many children and women were reportedly among those killed when a school in Gaza City and a tent in al-Mawasi were hit.
Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters BBC News 4 July 2025 at 03:54 The move follows a historian's report that said that keeping the names was unconstitutional.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike BBC News 3 July 2025 at 16:44 Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
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.
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub BBC News 3 July 2025 at 23:48 The crowd was leaving the nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.
Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says BBC News 3 July 2025 at 23:45 The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.