Uber strikes EV deal with Chinese Tesla rival BYD

The two companies say they will offer drivers financial incentives to switch to electric cars.

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Harris dares Trump to debate her - 'Donald, say it to my face'

She addressed 10,000 supporters in Georgia, a key swing state that Democrats hope to win with her on the ticket.

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Yolande Knell: 'This would have been extremely well planned'

The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem on what we know about Ismail Haniyeh's death.

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Scores missing as India landslides kill 158

More than 180 people are still missing after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Kerala state.

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California suspect in court accused of starting huge wildfire

Ronnie Stout, 42, charged with arson for allegedly igniting "Park Fire", which has burned nearly 380,000 acres of land.

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Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign

Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.

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Surfer's leg unable to be reattached after shark attack

Kai McKenzie's leg was severed and later washed ashore, but he has vowed to return to the water as soon as possible.

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The 'upside-down' sex life of a rare Indian frog revealed

In India, a species of frogs mate and lay their eggs while upside down, a new study has found.

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Olympics commentator axed over sexist remark

Bob Ballard was referencing the Australian women's swimming team who had won gold in a freestyle relay.

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France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

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Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

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Venezuela's economy runs on oil - and music

Venezuela's battered economy is one of the key battlegrounds in Sunday's presidential election.

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Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

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Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'

Israel said Hamas was using the school, but Gaza's health ministry said most victims were children.

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Watch: Astronauts enjoy zero-gravity Olympics

As the Olympics kicks off on earth, astronauts working on the International Space Station wish athletes well.

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France travel disruption expected to last for days

Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.

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South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics

South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach.

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Trump shooting: The plan and the botched response

New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.

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Debt-ridden India labourer digs up diamond worth $95,000

Raju Gound, who has been diamond-hunting for over a decade, finally got lucky this week.

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MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20.

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Biden tells US it's time to 'pass the torch' to Harris

The president says in a primetime White House address: "I revere this office, but I love my country more."

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Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide

Tech stocks lead declines as investors reconsider rally fuelled by artificial intelligence.

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Trash balloons land near S Korea president's office

It is the first time the president's office compound has been hit by balloons launched by North Korea.

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Bangladesh PM blames political foes for violence

Weeks of protests are an unprecedented test for Sheikh Hasina's leadership.

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Influencers driving extreme misogyny, say police

A new report by senior police says violence against women and girls has become a "national emergency".

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Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies.

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India alert after boy dies from Nipah virus in Kerala

The virus is transmitted from animals such as pigs and fruit bats to humans.

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Hollywood stars praise Biden and rally round Harris

Famous faces are quick to pay tribute to the US president, after he says he won't stand for re-election.

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Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

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Prime drinks company sued by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement.

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Watch: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Texas church

A blaze at a historic church in Dallas has caused huge plumes of smoke to rise over the Texan city

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World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic torch

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday.

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Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media

It is thought the device, now being examined, was used to pick the best line of sight to the former president.

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Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street

Iryna Farion caused controversy by suggesting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should not speak Russian in any situation.

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China bridge collapse kills at least 11 after floods

The partial collapse during torrential rains Shangluo city has killed at least 11 with 30 people still missing.

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Boat fire off Haiti kills at least 40 migrants, UN says

Forty-one others were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard, with some now receiving hospital treatment.

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Ghosts of Olympics past leave their mark in Paris

More than 100 years on, traces of the 1900 and 1924 Olympics remain across the French capital.

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Five takeaways from Trump's convention speech

The Republican gave a first-hand account of his shooting and projected a message of unity - mostly.

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South Korea makes N Korean defector vice minister

Tae Yong Ho was Pyongyang's deputy ambassador to the UK before he fled to South Korea in 2016.

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Watch: Trump's granddaughter speaks publicly for the first time

The 17-year-old granddaughter of Donald Trump, Kai Trump, addresses the Republican convention.

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Near-extinct crocodiles make comeback in Cambodia

The hatching of 60 eggs is a record for the endangered species in this century.

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Trump VP pick Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' Americans

The young vice-presidential pick channelled his working-class roots as he assailed “career politicians” like President Biden.

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China tycoon Guo convicted in US over $1bn scam

Prosecutors said cash raised from businessman's online followers was used to fund his lavish lifestyle.

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Smoke on the horizon - Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to all-out war

A summer war with the Lebanese group is threatening to erupt, Orla Guerin reports.

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The convicted Chinese tycoon who built a pro-Trump money machine

Guo Wengui has been convicted of running a billion dollar scam in the US. His followers tell their stories.

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Russian antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban

The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.

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T-shirts showing Trump after shooting pulled in China

The T-shirts went on sale within hours of the shooting and were available on popular e-commerce sites.

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Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro final at a cafe

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.

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Police hunt mayor accused of being Chinese spy

Authorities fail to arrest mayor whose case has gripped a nation embroiled in a sea dispute with China.

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Fans use stadium air vents to get into Copa America

Fans climb over walls and into ventilation shafts to get into the stadium hosting the Copa America final.

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Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey.

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A dark and dangerous new chapter for American politics

The illusion of security and safety in American politics – built over decades - has been dramatically shattered.

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Dismembered bodies found at Kenya dump

The discovery comes just a day after the remains of six women were found at the dump by police.

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Trump rushed off stage at rally as bangs heard

Sharp bangs were heard as the Republican addressed supporters in Pennsylvania.

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Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Known as Dr Ruth, she advocated for open conversations about sex and intimate topics.

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Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

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Ros Atkins on... The Biden dilemma facing the Democrats

A growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid after a series of gaffes.

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Prisoners escape from Niger jail that holds jihadists

Authorities impose curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after inmates escape from a major prison.

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Israeli army 'failed in mission' to protect kibbutz from Hamas attack

The army's report examined the 7 October attack on Kibbutz Be'eri, in which 101 people were killed.

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Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.

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Footballer Darwin Núñez involved in clash with fans

The striker was seen confronting fans in the stands after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Copa America.

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Japan wants to make it easier to shoot bears as attacks rise

In the year to April, there were a record 219 bear attacks in the country - six of them fatal.

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Blackpink's Jennie 'regrets' vaping indoors

The K-pop star's puff of smoke triggered fury because it blew into the face of her make-up artist.

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US officials uncover alleged Russian ‘bot farm’

The justice department says nearly 1,000 social media accounts distributed pro-Russia stories.

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Trial begins for religious sect accused of killing child

Fourteen people have been charged after allegedly denying the diabetic girl insulin due to their beliefs.

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This Nato summit could save or sink Biden's candidacy

The gathering of leaders will inflict more scrutiny on the president. Will it be a reprieve or his last stand?

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Israeli forces bombard Gaza City as tanks re-enter central areas

Residents say they are seeing some of the heaviest strikes since the war began nine months ago.

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Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism

The government said the advisory role will help allay rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war.

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Justin Bieber performs at India's mega wedding

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding party is setting new standards for extravagance.

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Napoleon's pistols sell for €1.69m at auction

The historic weapons are classed as national treasures and France has banned their export.

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After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor wins third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

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Western US bakes in heatwave

Record temperatures that have sparked large wildfires and endangered lives are set to continue.

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John Cena announces retirement from wrestling

The professional wrestler, regarded as one of the greatest of all time, says he will retire in 2025.

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PNG minister charged with assault in Australia

Jimmy Maladina says he is cooperating with police following reports of domestic assault.

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West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Sabrina Carpenter breaks UK chart record

The US singer becomes the first female to hold both the number one and two spots for three weeks.

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'I'm worried' - Democrats at Biden rally open to change

Wisconsin Democrats tell the BBC they support the president but are willing to consider replacing him.

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Only the 'Lord Almighty' could convince me to quit - Biden

The president dismisses suggestions he may end his re-election bid, as more Democrats raise questions about his candidacy.

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Mexico's coast battered by Hurricane Beryl

The record-breaking hurricane was due to make landfall on Friday morning.

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UK election: What's happened and what comes next?

Sir Keir Starmer's Labour have won a big victory - here's a guide to understanding what it all means.

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Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.

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Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

Coastguards say nine people - including a little girl - are rescued, but dozens more are missing.

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Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.

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Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash

Fatima Payman has left the Labor party, after being penalised for supporting a vote on Palestinian statehood.

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Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.

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Body found in search for child missing in croc attack

Australian police have located the remains of a 12-year-old last seen swimming in croc-inhabited waters.

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Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional

The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.

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Syrians attack Turkish troops after anti-migrant riots

Footage on social media shows people firing at Turkish military vehicles and throwing stones at a base.

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Queensland orders sperm donation purge over mix-ups

An investigation has found that thousands of sperm samples may have been misidentified by IVF providers.

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High winds and heavy rain as Caribbean hit by hurricane

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall with floods in Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.

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The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors

The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised their future.

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Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".

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