Wildfire witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
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Police still searching for second suspect in fatal Seattle food festival shooting
One suspect, a teenager, is in custody following the shooting, in which three people were killed and others injured.
Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister’s first international visitor since taking office.
The best flats with arch support (that also look good)
Flats look great but often don’t have arch support, leaving your feet unaligned and achy. Podiatrists share what to look for and the best supportive
Citing ‘common sense,’ James Comey’s team urges judge to toss seashells case
Attorneys for James Comey have asked a federal judge to dismiss the seashells-based prosecution of the former FBI director.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters
An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court
Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.
Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
What you need to know if you’re travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran’s foreign minister saying it “cannot go unanswered”.
A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals – but does it go deeper?
A private’s detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country’s security challenges.
Five decades of Israeli covert strategy to push US, Iran into confrontation
Successive Israeli governments have undermined diplomatic efforts and stoked tensions between Washington and Tehran.