Mount Olympus, home of ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the World Heritage List
Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
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Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming the unpopular Iran war?
Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans before the midtermsFor half a century, Donald Trump has performed a public high-wire act based on high-stakes risks and shattering time-honored norms to get what he wants.The approach has paid off handsomely, helping him survive multiple bankruptcies to reach b...
Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates
Central Command says attacks were designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’The US military said it had launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran on Friday night as fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz.US Central Command, in a post on X, said the strikes, which began at 7pm GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities”. Continue ...
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Israeli ministers announce plans for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank
Defence minister seeks three ‘Nahal’ outposts in Gaza as top commander says Israel now controls 65% of the strip, violating Trump ceasefire dealIsrael’s defence and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and more than $400m (£300m) in funding to expand construction in the occupied West Bank, as Israel’s military commander for the region celebrated violent outposts ...
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election
Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday
‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art
Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats, insults and even physical attacks from viewers who felt dupedSitting on his porch in Teshie near Accra, Heavy J dipped a brush into red oil paint and dabbed it carefully on to his canvas – a flour sack – adding blood to a knife being wielded by a man. Higher on the canv...
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
Chipotle's first location in Mexico met with mixed reactions
The Mexican-American fast food chain Chipotle is branching out to the place that inspired its menu for the first time, Mexico. So the big question, will the burrito bowl giant be a success? The internet is divided. NBC News' George Solis reports.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Women amputees in South America train to be World Cup soccer contenders
Women amputees from several South American countries are training in Bolivia for the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup
Over 80,000 fans and Trump expected at World Cup final between Spain and Argentina
Tens of thousands of fans, along with President Trump, are expected to gather in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina battle for the World Cup trophy. Nicole Valdes reports.
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.
Gas prices rise as U.S. and Iran escalate attacks
Oil prices spiked more than four percent today and gas prices are back near four dollars a gallon as traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz has been dropping while the U.S. and Iran launch new rounds of attacks. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US
Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in JulyLuis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist whose whereabouts remained unknown after his prison sentence ended last week, has been given permission to travel to the US, according to his official Facebook page.Otero Alcántara, designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnes...
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
Australia updates travel advice for Laos as charges announced over mass methanol poisoning
Distillery owner could face only three months in jail over alleged poisoning of Australian teenagersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has increased its travel alert level for Laos, advising travellers to “exercise a high degree of caution” due to the risk of methanol poisoning.It comes as a distillery owner in Laos was charged after a mass methano...
7/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump claims catastrophic election vulnerabilities without proof; Washington Post identifies installation failures as cause of Reflecting Pool damage.
Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"
British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.
Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order
Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Laos charges in deadly tourist methanol poisoning not harsh enough: parents
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.