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The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments https://ift.tt/zT8l7DY A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute https://ift.tt/MSfweYO Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket' https://ift.tt/sRvP5dt The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee https://ift.tt/KABvadW Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".

Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots https://ift.tt/w0pGLYr A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban https://ift.tt/5wiPaFN Officials say mixed martials arts poses a risk of death and is incompatible with Islamic law.

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow? https://ift.tt/RJBbY2q Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign https://ift.tt/XU4bZkh Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia.

Tanker attacked by Houthis appears to be leaking oil - US https://ift.tt/zQ1Vmrk The Greek-flagged MV Sounion is on fire after being attacked several times last week, the Pentagon says.

Crushed coral and shipwrecks: Behind a new flashpoint in the South China Sea https://ift.tt/5lmYPID Both countries blame each other for repeated boat collisions near the shoal in recent days.

Heritage under attack: Ukrainians revive interest in culture https://ift.tt/gjVDHkZ Hundreds of cultural sites have been targeted in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues https://ift.tt/9enqtru The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day https://ift.tt/OZNi0uA The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy.

'In the midnight sun, slaloming through icebergs' - brothers on perilous Arctic voyage https://ift.tt/2Yh7c9z Isak and Alex Rockström face freezing waters and icebergs as they sail the perilous Northwest Passage.

Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders https://ift.tt/JuX1Ghb José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown.

Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations https://ift.tt/DYzfXWw Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier https://ift.tt/5PF2KUx Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet https://ift.tt/y1spJjv The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.

The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral https://ift.tt/X96qiUd The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport https://ift.tt/rByRJlh The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two https://ift.tt/YXnAu6G A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline https://ift.tt/EKR0CsH Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond https://ift.tt/KOH89cq Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

Home floats away from swell caused by Hurricane Ernesto https://ift.tt/uYZ6Cmv In newly obtained video, an empty beach house collapses into the sea in North Carolina.

Watch: Trump speaks behind bullet-proof glass at rally https://ift.tt/XoiZdRg Trump was in North Carolina, at his first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination.

ChatGPT firm OpenAI strikes deal with Vogue owner https://ift.tt/U7Wn2gY The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company.

Bangladesh to raise rates, says bank chief https://ift.tt/A4Un6xh Soaring prices have been a major concern for Bangladesh, with its currency also under pressure.

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck https://ift.tt/fmlKv7V Lopez listed the date of their separation as 26 April in court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention https://ift.tt/M7Ap518 The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms https://ift.tt/WLR0tNr Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention https://ift.tt/sern3BG Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.

Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention https://ift.tt/02S7JH4 The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

India's schoolgirls are leading a silent cycling revolution https://ift.tt/7uWienK The most notable rise in cycling in India has occurred among rural schoolgirls, a study finds.

'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats https://ift.tt/6icgn95 Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh https://ift.tt/bGFpZ56 In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

Made in Korea: When a British boy band got the K-pop treatment https://ift.tt/dYUwoPt New BBC show sees British boy band hopefuls Dear Alice put through rigorous K-pop training in Seoul.

Fans, fireworks and twins: Photos of the week https://ift.tt/iNBYu2b A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Weekly quiz: Who beat Raygun to win breaking gold at the Olympics? https://ift.tt/cFQfx5o Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

China's rhetoric turns dangerously real for Taiwanese https://ift.tt/IWF50Yd China wants people to report Taiwanese "separatists", with the threat of death penalties for some.

Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row https://ift.tt/f7eQrMV Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel https://ift.tt/AQDJCia Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right".

Musk's X talk with Trump hit by tech glitches https://ift.tt/cVYx4aL Mr Musk, the billionaire owner of X, blamed the glitches on a cyber-attack but one expert told the BBC that was unlikely.

Disqualified Eurovision star will not be prosecuted https://ift.tt/5YZnkhR Dutch singer Joost Klein had been accused of threatening behaviour towards a female camera operator.

How Musk and Trump put aside their differences https://ift.tt/Rt0CcyW The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine https://ift.tt/eh2gaNX A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears.

'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence https://ift.tt/l2Zn6KE More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings https://ift.tt/GAwTROE This is the moment a person was spotted scaling Paris's most iconic landmark before being arrested.

Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around https://ift.tt/DbQVP9m Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

Fishing, farmers and facepaint: Photos of the week https://ift.tt/EwkISaH A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming? https://ift.tt/4l76nm3 An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

'I went to the balcony and saw the plane spinning' https://ift.tt/ZyoGglC Witnesses in Vinhedo describe the moment a Voepass plane fell out of the sky, leaving 61 people dead.

Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV https://ift.tt/af8ikEM The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians https://ift.tt/oXJnWhp Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.

Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa's top shots https://ift.tt/bKiWRAC A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

US, Egypt and Qatar call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks https://ift.tt/TRYL0d2 Israel said it would send negotiators to the new talks. Hamas did not immediately respond.

Why did the alligator cross the road? Blame Tropical Storm Debby https://ift.tt/DWrKnB0 As rain drenches the US south, alligators and catfish are testing new waters - from puddles to backyard pools.

Double whammy for the Kenyan president's tax plans https://ift.tt/caku4SW Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

The 'absurd' real-life sting operation that inspired a movie https://ift.tt/KtQFniY A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985.

Australian hockey player 'sorry' after Paris cocaine arrest https://ift.tt/OxtRuIp A member of Australia's hockey team is arrested in Paris and is in custody for allegedly buying cocaine.

Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on https://ift.tt/VP24BDy After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

'There is no law and order. And Hindus are being targeted again' https://ift.tt/jXUHTrc Hindu properties and shrines have been attacked after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh.

Japan stocks rebound a day after global market rout https://ift.tt/AV8n2E1 Shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recover some of its losses after Monday's global market sell-off

Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign https://ift.tt/JOFyKEj Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city? https://ift.tt/iWmngGE Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed.

Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs https://ift.tt/bTt9Bjw The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris https://ift.tt/KrVWlI9 Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles wins an epic men's 100m.

He lost two homes to California fires in six years. Now what? https://ift.tt/ChkZLrg Rick Pero can't fathom starting over again after watching his home burn down again in northern California.

Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge' https://ift.tt/yoIYDHf Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap https://ift.tt/4hU5XCG A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

Spies' children did not know they were Russian https://ift.tt/hxbBtCO The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.

Plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters revoked https://ift.tt/2lepfaH US defence secretary Lloyd Austin says he did not agree to deal and relieves officer overseeing court of authority.

'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza https://ift.tt/nIoLGfA A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza.

US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel https://ift.tt/mNbglKf Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

Venezuelans fear for relatives after mass arrests https://ift.tt/P0RI9rU Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.

Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US https://ift.tt/5jSbszV US President Joe Biden welcomed them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home https://ift.tt/mVO0ePg The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.