Nvidia gets China boost, Iran ceasefire breaks, GDP release
China eased a boycott of higher-end Nvidia processors, seeking to balance concerns about chip shortages hurting local artificial intelligence (AI) dev…
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Burnham urged to ditch Mahmood’s migrant settlement plans to stop Labour being ‘imitation’ of Reform – UK politics live
Burnham set to be next PM with strong support from all wings of the party as 322 Labour MPs back him Good morning. Even the BBC has (almost) given up …
Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 11 amid soaring temperatures
At least four Britons believed to be among those who died attempting to flee blaze in heatwave-struck Almería regionAt least 11 people have been kille…
Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78
Prominent Eurosceptic and social conservative paid tribute to as ‘force of nature’ by Reform leader Nigel FarageThe former Conservative minister Ann W…
Police officer hurt amid violent disorder in London after France beat Morocco
Four arrests after Edgware Road incidents, say policeTeenager dies in France while celebrating team’s winA police officer has been hurt and several pe…
We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
Swift nest reportedly thrown in skip during house renovations in South Tyneside
Conservationists fear more nests may have been destroyed during work on Jarrow houses by council-appointed contractorSwift chicks are feared to have b…
Door-to-door xenophobic raids deepen tensions across South Africa
Anti-immigration protests escalated across South Africa on Thursday as demonstrators went door to door in several communities, forcibly removing suspe…
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs inside as city relaxes dining restrictions
A decades-old rule has been relaxed, allowing dogs in over 900 approved restaurants. Dogs must be leashed (max. 1.5 meters) and held by an adult or ti…
As U.S. turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation’s 250th anniversary to defend judicial i…
Telstra must ‘face the music’, Anika Wells says – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra aware of investigation into death in South Australia during …
China Launches Reusable Rocket, Clearing a Key Hurdle in Race With SpaceX
The launch and recovery of the Long March 10B could represent a long-awaited breakthrough for Chinese satellite companies.
Iran had 'specific' plan to kill Trump, US media report citing Israeli intel
Iran planned to kill US President Donald Trump in a fresh plot unveiled by Israel, several US media outlets report. According to Israeli intelligence,…
China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system, says state media
Long March 10B rocket launch marked China’s first successful controlled recovery of a carrier rocket’s booster
Spain wildfire leaves 12 dead as heatwave fuels deadly blaze
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by an intense heatwave tore through southern Spain's Almeria province, killing at least 12 people and becoming the deadl…
Putin rejects peace push, eyes escalation as Trump presses for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting renewed calls to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine and is instead preparing for possible military e…
Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump: reports
The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Trump’s puzzling use of an old plane to depart f…
Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loansMost developing countries spent les…
Khamenei buried as Iran mourns, fights, reckons with divided legacy
Iran on Friday buried former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei more than four months after he was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike, closing an extraordina…
China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.
US private equity firm Apollo enters bidding war for easyJet with £5.7bn offer
Airline’s board minded to recommend deal – after accepting rival one from Castlelake earlier this weekBusiness live – latest updatesThe board of easyJ…
Spain up against Belgium in World Cup quarter-finals, winner meets France
Spain and Belgium are set to face off in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday. The winner is up against Kylian Mbappé's France.
Why did the U.S. indict Lawrence Bishnoi over Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder?
The U.S. has indicted Lawrence Bishnoi, a jailed Indian gangster, for his alleged role in a transnational conspiracy linked to the murder of Khalistan…
Boy, 16, arrested after police discover body of 13-year-old girl in Victorian bushland
Police say death of Layla Jeffery ‘suspicious’ after remains found in town of Donald in western VictoriaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…
Prambanan Temple: Why is India restoring Indonesia’s largest Shiva temple? | Explained
From Angkor Wat to Vat Phou temple, India’s efforts to restore Indonesia’s largest Hindu temple is part of its cultural diplomacy
Beatles mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama
Six-part series will explore the band’s years in Hamburg, including the overlooked influence of Harold PhillipsIn 1960, the Beatles arrived in the Ger…
China’s appeal as portfolio diversifier grows, BlackRock strategist says
China is increasingly being viewed by global investors as not only a growth opportunity but also a potential portfolio diversifier, as higher inflatio…
France book World Cup semi-final place with win over Morocco thanks to Mbappé, Dembélé
Les Bleus advanced to the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time on Thursday. Didier Deschamps' side struggled for the first 45 minutes …
Indian Diaspora, Now the Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia, Welcomes Modi
A large, festive reception for the Indian prime minister in Melbourne belied tensions over migration in the country.
Bayeux Tapestry arrives safely in UK after loan from France
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London after almost 1,000 years early on Friday. The tapestry is on loan from France for a year and will be ex…
NSW spent almost $500,000 on court cases they lost against pro-Palestine protest groups
Exclusive: Documents show $117,455 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attackFollow our Australia news live blog fo…
N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’
North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commiss…