Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal BBC News 5 July 2025 at 21:01 The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.
Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue BBC News 5 July 2025 at 17:55 “Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.
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.
River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban BBC News 5 July 2025 at 15:35 For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.
Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law BBC News 5 July 2025 at 06:57 A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.
Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost BBC News 4 July 2025 at 22:57 There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.
US debt is now $37tn – should we be worried? BBC News 5 July 2025 at 05:27 President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
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.
Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen' BBC News 5 July 2025 at 07:13 The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
'Do they have gold in them?': The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada's sandals BBC News 5 July 2025 at 07:12 Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming BBC News 5 July 2025 at 07:10 Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56 BBC News 5 July 2025 at 14:52 "Julian loved life," said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
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.
Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods BBC News 5 July 2025 at 15:05 Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction BBC News 5 July 2025 at 12:15 Dozens of people are missing as flash floods sweep away mobile homes, vehicles and holiday cabins.
Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years BBC News 5 July 2025 at 05:16 The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium.
Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on US Gaza ceasefire plan BBC News 5 July 2025 at 06:42 The group says it is ready to begin negotiations immediately, as Donald Trump says there can possibly be a deal next week.
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.
Texas floods kill 24 people and leave many missing from girls' summer camp BBC News 5 July 2025 at 14:12 Emergency workers rescue more than 230 people after overnight flooding along the Guadalupe River.
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 signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law BBC News 5 July 2025 at 05:48 A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked 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.