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News imageTwo women stand, their faces lit by emergency services lights, one wearing a face mask and the other holding a white cloth over her mouth and nose.

At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

3 hrs ago
Asia

News imageA man speaking in front of a building, and on the right the inside of a burned building with tables and chairs.

At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded

The BBC’s South East Asia correspondent visits the site where at least 27 people were killed during a bar fire in Thailand.

4 hrs ago
Asia
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Ships stop crossing Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran exchange overnight strikes

No commercial vessels have crossed the waterway since Sunday evening, according to ship-tracking data. Eight vessels crossed on Sunday, down from 21 on Saturday.

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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78

The New Zealand actor, who was born in Northern Ireland, died in Sydney. He had recovered from cancer and "the loss was sudden and unexpected", his family says.

Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him

In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?

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Politics

Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris

It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.

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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.

3 hrs ago
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Mauritania: A rare glimpse at one of the world's least-visited nations

Located almost entirely in the Sahara, Mauritania is home to centuries-old cities, desert oases and a coastal spectacle so vast you can see it from space.

News imageAn illustration of four medieval women sat at a table with colourful letters written above them in Old English (Credit: BBC/ Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Who has the oldest English accent?

Two BBC journalists go on a quest to find out whose accent is older – and uncover a dramatic history filled with hidden twists and surprises.


World Cup

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Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals

France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.

News imageGianni Infantino holds his arms out at each side with open palms, as he smiles while wearing a buttoned-up, dark smart jacket with FIFA written on its breast pocket

Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

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'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry

As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

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England manager 'not happy' with World Cup performance, so why do they keep winning?

Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.

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Wimbledon vs World Cup: Who wore their look best?

Wimbledon and the World Cup are known for high stakes and high fashion. Choose your favourite looks.


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News imageA relative of a victim in tears outside the bar in Bangkok that was hit by a fierce fire

Witnesses recall how a deadly inferno erupted at a 'maze-like' bar in Bangkok

The tragic blaze on Monday has reinforced calls for authorities to strengthen fire safety standards.

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How Indian scientists are mapping the brain's last frontier

India's new brainstem atlas offers scientists an unprecedented map of one of the brain's least known regions.

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UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia

The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.

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The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'

Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.

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World Cup 2026: England's push for 'missing piece' plus 64-team expansion debate

Have your say as England prepare for the final week of the 2026 Fifa World Cup with a semi-final against Argentina to come.

News imageA man, holding a dig and wearing a Thai sports shirt with Chang beer as a sponsor, puts his arm round a woman wearing an olive green T-Shirt

British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.

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'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires

The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.

Europe
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People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop

Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.

Europe
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'Argentina get ready': Fans in London react to England win

England fans in London celebrated their team's World Cup win against Norway.

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The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

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How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia

The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.

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'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'

Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.

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What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?

A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he did not pull the trigger.

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Travel

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Seven things you shouldn't do when eating in Italy

From ordering a cappuccino after breakfast to sprinkling cheese on your fish, avoid these common traveller mistakes on your next Italian holiday.


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Health

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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?

Long before they land, mosquitoes are reading our body signals from afar. Find out if you feature high on the bloodsuckers' hit list.


US & Canada News

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US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

A spokesman for the 71-year-old South Carolina senator says initial findings suggest Graham's cause of death was related to his heart.

Analysis: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era

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What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

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Business

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The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?

A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money

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Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13-year wait?

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.

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These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them

A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.

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Health

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How to future-proof your ears

It's not just rocket launches and death metal concerts that lead to hearing loss. Many everyday activities can cause damage. Here's what you can do to protect your ears.

This 123-year-old air-con system has lessons for managing today's extreme heat

What happens to your brain in space?

Forget New Year. This is the time to make changes


Culture

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Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

His family described his death as "sudden and unexpected" adding that he died in Sydney surrounded by family.

Andrew Flintoff's Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios

'The perfect football song': Why England fans and players love Wonderwall

Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan


Travel

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The snake-wrangling 84-year-old who lives on a remote island

Once called the "wildest woman in America", this fearless knife-wielding naturalist has lived off the land for 53 years, fighting to preserve Cumberland Island for future travellers.

The places fighting to be taken off the World Heritage List

What life is like in the world's safest countries for 2026

Why travellers are exploring Europe after dark


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'Everything dope about America comes from Chicago'

Historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas shares the stories and surprising facts behind his hometown.
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Arts

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'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon was met with horror, then revered. A century later, the piece was reinterpreted by US artist Henry Taylor, and Picasso's masterwork remains contentious – why?

Can listening to Mozart drive you mad?

Inside Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library

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Earth

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Every night trillions of tiny creatures rise from the ocean depths

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