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U.S. murder rate approaches a record low
A few years ago, experts worried about a "new normal" of elevated violent crime in the U.S. Now the country is flirting with breaking its all-time low…
Federal money for workforce training begins, but few programs qualify
July 1 marks the official opening of a program that allows federal dollars to go toward short-term workforce training programs. So far just 11 states …
Here are Colorado's 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on Colorado's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial primary races.…
Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes
146 Venezuelans were deported from Texas to Caracas on June 24. Hours later, while the deportees were in a guarded hotel, powerful twin earthquakes st…
Inside the coordinated strategy to radically reshape U.S. immigration
As the Supreme Court today weighs the Trump administration's effort to revoke birthright citizenship, NPR looks at what else the White House has done …
Heatwave scorches east Europe as Slovakia, Czechia see record temperatures
Some 130 million people in Central and Eastern Europe endure temperatures above 35C (95F) as heat records set.…
Video: At least two killed and hundreds displaced in Israeli attack on Gaza
An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis has killed several people, including a mother and her child.…
Paraguay’s shock win against Germany headlines all-time World Cup upsets
Paraguay's longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers.…
Social media calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?
The average user spends roughly two hours, 39 minutes on social media daily, adding up to more than 40 days a year.…
Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch
Source says Vadym Yermolaiev was one of two adults left with life-threatening injuries after apartment blast on MondayA parcel bomb blast wounded a Uk…
DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.…
Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
Defence investment plan, which was originally due in the autumn, criticised by Tories and Lib DemsGood morning. After Keir Starmer agreed to stand dow…
US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.…
At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint
While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.…
How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy
How each prime minister broke Britain’s economy…
What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?
Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.…
Peru elects Keiko Fujimori in victory for Latin American right
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori vows that the ‘doors to dialogue will always be open.’…
Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.…
WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers
WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.…
Paraguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upset
Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany…
Moment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.…
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.…
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.…
Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local author…
Tuesday briefing: Inside Shabana Mahmood’s new UK asylum reforms
In today’s newsletter: As the home secretary details reforms to the asylum system, a look at the challenges Labour faces – and what better story could…
South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.…
Pakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests
Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.…
Heartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality
In their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran's players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.…
Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.…
'Left on your own': Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.…