Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake 'feeding frenzies'.
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Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.
A constant presence by Trump's side, now Natalie Harp is suddenly in spotlight
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.
Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.
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Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan were among seven people killed in the crash.
81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994
Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project
Israeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard
Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
Israel opens up tenders for controversial West Bank settlement project
Plans to build on the so-called E1 area - east of Jerusalem - have long been internationally condemned and would in effect divide the occupied West Bank in two.
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.
Watch: SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A Christmas Island resident was surprised to find the massive piece of debris floating off the coast.
Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
Angélique Kidjo becomes first African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
She initially survived the attack but her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
Six tourists and pilot killed in Kenya helicopter crash
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the nationalities are yet to be confirmed.
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
The man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20
It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The six-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.