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World News Headlines
- 'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strikeon June 24, 2025
At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.
- What we know about Iran's attack on US base in Qataron June 24, 2025
Iranian missiles targeted the Al-Udeid air base in retaliation for US strikes on its nuclear sites.
- 'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand ad wins top prizeon June 24, 2025
The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.
- If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay offon June 24, 2025
If the US president has helped to end the fighting it would mark a significant step back from the brink of a regional conflict.
- Remembering India's iconic crocodile-hunting tigresson June 24, 2025
Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died last week in India's Ranthambore national park.
- Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcanoon June 24, 2025
Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater.
- 'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsizeon June 24, 2025
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.
- As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?on June 24, 2025
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.
- The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Polandon June 23, 2025
Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.
- Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?on June 23, 2025
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?
- Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michiganon June 23, 2025
No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.
- Watch: Air defences over Qatar as Iran attacks US airbaseon June 23, 2025
Video footage from eyewitnesses captures lights in the sky over Doha during Iran's missile strike
- Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routeson June 23, 2025
Iran's judiciary says the attack damaged parts of Evin, a notorious facility which holds many political prisoners.
- Wreck of sunken luxury yacht Bayesian to be examinedon June 23, 2025
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and daughter were among seven people killed when boat went down off coast of Italy.
- Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iranon June 23, 2025
Footage has emerged showing smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.
- US says Kilmar Ábrego García will 'never go free' after judge orders his releaseon June 23, 2025
US Homeland Security, which says he'll "never go free on American soil", is expected to keep him detained for immigration reasons.
- First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescopeon June 23, 2025
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
- First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescopeon June 23, 2025
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
- Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damagedon June 23, 2025
The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.
- Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across borderon June 23, 2025
A steady stream of Iranians are crossing into Armenia by foot, laden with luggage and pets.
- Wildfires rage on Greek island of Chioson June 23, 2025
A state of emergency is declared and an arson investigation launched after five separate fires were sparked within hours.
- Netanyahu and Trump 'totally aligned' on Iran - Barkaton June 23, 2025
The Israeli minister tells the BBC that his PM and the US president have been collaborating "from day one".
- What we know about US strikes on three Iranian nuclear siteson June 23, 2025
The sites targeted include a uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
- Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North Americaon June 23, 2025
Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites.
- Nato summit could be the most significant since end of Cold Waron June 23, 2025
Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies
- Could this be the most significant Nato summit since the Cold War?on June 23, 2025
Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies
- Scottish wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne dies during Swiss Alps jumpon June 23, 2025
British champion Liam Byrne, 24, had said he knew from a young age he wanted to "fly like a bird".
- Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attackon June 23, 2025
Russian missiles and drones hit residential areas and hospitals in Ukraine's Kyiv region, the interior minister says.
- Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attackon June 23, 2025
Russian missiles and drones hit residential areas and hospitals in Ukraine's Kyiv region, the interior minister says.
- 'Why wouldn't there be a regime change?' Trump's latest on Iranon June 23, 2025
The president's comments came after other top officials said replacing the leadership in Tehran was not the aim.