UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. Read More
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Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage. Read More
Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens
The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition. Read More
Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice. Read More
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Read More
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region. Read More
Meta’s $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman. Read More
How Dolly Parton’s business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune. Read More
World’s first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. Read More
Experts’ five tips to make a rented property feel like home
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord. Read More