Southern California’s Line Fire forces thousands to evacuate
Thousands have been told to leave their homes as the Line Fire threatens over 35,000 buildings in San Bernadino County. Read More
Paralympics closing ceremony has Paris partying
The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games closed with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital. Read More
Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the “most impactful genre to date”. Read More
Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya
Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school. Read More
Three killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border
Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire. Read More
Venezuela’s opposition leader leaves country for Spain
The Venezuelan government says opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left for Spain. Read More
Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice
Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore. Read More
Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet
AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine. Read More
I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire. Read More
Sabalenka holds off Pegula to win first US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka wins her first US Open title as she puts the disappointment of last year’s final behind her to hold off American home hope Jessica Pegula. Read More