'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe

A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.

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Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, witnesses say

At least five people were reported killed in the overnight attacks, as fears of an intensified ground offensive grow.

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After War With Israel and U.S., Iran Rests on a Knife Edge

By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3GoAmTJ

Senate Takes Up Trump’s Policy Bill, as G.O.P. Scrounges for Votes to Pass It

By Catie Edmondson, Brad Plumer, Andrew Duehren and Margot Sanger-Katz from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4kySxo5

Mikayla Raines, Who Rescued Foxes and Other Animals, Is Dead at 30

By Jeré Longman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4kjn74X

Chief Justice Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric

By Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3TLWWZx

The Internet Needs Sex

By Lux Alptraum from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3TKHCfN

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.

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On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.

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Watch: Anger and uncertainty in Iran as crowds mourn dead

Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.

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A month into Gaza's new aid system - gunfire and chaos are routine

A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.

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Syrian charged over plot to attack Taylor Swift Vienna concert

A young Syrian national is suspected of supporting a foreign terror group over a foiled plot in Vienna last August.

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Renowned food critic Chua Lam dies at 83

The Singapore-born Lam was one of Hong Kong's "four greatest talents".

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Three Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack on West Bank village

Israel's military says its forces returned fire after being shot at by Palestinians, but the Palestinian foreign ministry blames settlers for the deaths.

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Supreme Leader’s Absence Raises Alarm in Iran

By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4l7X2ag

Astronaut to become first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian on ISS when the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory.

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Watch: Firefighters rescue girl trapped in drain for seven hours

Rescue workers found the girl unharmed in the drain, after flooding stuck the area.

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Cassidy, in Break With Kennedy, Calls for Vaccine Meeting Delay

By Sheryl Gay Stolberg from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3G3EcBL

Eurostar passengers face severe delays and cancellations after cable theft

Passengers are being told to cancel or postpone their trips, following two track deaths and the theft of copper cables.

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Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

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Trump uses expletive in warning to Iran and Israel

The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.

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Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise

By Maggie Haberman from NYT World https://nyti.ms/40kvuWq

'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike

At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.

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How Iran Might Strike Back

By Colin P. Clarke from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4liTXDM

Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routes

Iran's judiciary says the attack damaged parts of Evin, a notorious facility which holds many political prisoners.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

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‘It Felt Like Kidnapping,’ Khalil Says in First Interview Since Release

By Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/44qA0oS

South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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‘Tasteless, Hideous and Repulsive’: Trump Wants You to Eat Inferior Tomatoes

By William Alexander from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4k4686y

The New York Times News Quiz, June 20, 2025

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At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board.

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Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

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Americans Are Thriving. Why Don’t We Feel Like It?

By Russell C. Ball III from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4k4RN9Z

Niger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm

The company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.

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US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.

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An Islamic Republic With Its Back Against the Wall

By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4ekEKzN

At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics

It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

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Armenia's PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row

The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Israel called the attack "criminal", while Iran said it had targeted a site nearby and not the hospital itself.

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Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash

A visibly upset Ramesh was overcome with grief carrying his brother's coffin to the crematorium.

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Chase Sapphire Leapfrogs Amex Platinum With a New $795 Annual Fee

By Nia Decaille and Christine Chung from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/45p4cBO

Lawyer who defended drug lord 'El Chapo' elected as judge

Silvia Delgado was one of the most controversial candidates to run in Mexico's judicial election.

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Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

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‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’

By Lana Bortolot from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/3HYEl9X

Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites.

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Protests in Europe Target Mass Tourism With Squirt Guns and Roller Bags

By Gabe Castro-Root and Edu Bayer from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/4jP1JnT

Gunmen storm Mexican village hall and shoot dead mayor

The mayor is the latest local official to be killed in an area of Mexico where organised crime holds sway.

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Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

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The Clintons and Kamala Harris Descend on a Hamptons Wedding of Liberal Royalty

By Theodore Schleifer and Jacob Reber from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3G4DNyK

Wait for bodies deepens pain of families after Air India crash

Officials said on Saturday that 11 victims had been identified so far based on their DNA samples.

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Takeaways From Trump’s Military Parade in Washington

By Zach Montague from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4jK05DL

Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel

Israel and Iran have continued to attack each other throughout the night

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Minnesota state lawmaker killed and another injured in targeted shootings

Governor Tim Walz said "targeted shootings" took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park near Minneapolis.

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A Billionaire Island Where Bezos and Kushner Live Is Fighting Over Sewage

By Mike Baker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/45o6bq4

In an Anxious Moment for the Nation, Historians Say This One Is Different

By Adam Nagourney from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/43MAGVy

A Miscalculation by Iran Led to Israeli Strikes’ Extensive Toll, Officials Say

By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4kHsH20

Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

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These Are the Top Iranian Generals and Scientists Killed by Israel

By Francesca Regalado and Euan Ward from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4jM1EBa

What we know so far after Air India flight heading to London Gatwick crashes

More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off.

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Netanyahu Survives a Vote to Dissolve Parliament but Emerges Weakened

By Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://nyti.ms/45gocGI

New China Trade ‘Deal’ Takes U.S. Back to Where It Started

By Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4kWxzAx

Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations for first time in 20 years

Iran had warned European powers not to back the resolution, which carries the threat of an eventual referral to the UN Security Council.

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Elon Musk says he regrets some posts he made about Donald Trump

The billionaire says his posts went "too far".

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This Israeli Government Is a Danger to Jews Everywhere

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4mXZEZg

Four crew members missing as Singapore-flagged cargo ship burns off India coast

Two of the missing crew in the Singapore-flagged ship are from Taiwan, one from Myanmar and one from Indonesia.

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Perfect storm as Trump's mass deportation drive collides with city of immigrants

The clashes over local Ice raids come as the White House orders immigration agents to ramp up enforcement.

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Syria former prison guard – 'I showed them no mercy'

The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.

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Australian journalist hit by 'rubber bullet' while reporting from LA

Channel Nine's Lauren Tomasi appeared to be hit by a non-lethal round as she reported from the scene.

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My Journey Deep in the Heart of Trump Country

By Arlie Russell Hochschild from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4kEpf8m

Trump Jumps at the Chance for a Confrontation in California Over Immigration

By Tyler Pager from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3HyiUfZ

Trump’s Feud With Musk Highlights His View of Government Power: It’s Personal

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/43C7kJe

Chappell Roan's Apple dance, and other Primavera moments

Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Haim, Wolf Alice and CMAT all performed at the festival in Barcelona.

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As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

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Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody.

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What’s a Couple to Do When One Works for Donald Trump and the Other for Elon Musk?

By Jesse McKinley from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3FQT6uR

‘Drugs for Days’ and Unprotected Sex: Sean Combs’s Ex-Girlfriend Testifies

By Ben Sisario and Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/4kY8gxn

Trump and Musk’s Unlikely Alliance Breaks Down in Rapid and Public Fashion

By Tyler Pager and Theodore Schleifer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3SHihD7

North Korea refloats warship after failed launch

The failed launch drew harsh criticism from Kim Jong Un and led to the arrest of four officials.

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Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation

At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say.

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'Very disappointed' and 'such ingratitude': How Trump-Musk feud played out

Watch how the two men's war of words escalated in comments at the White House and in posts on X.

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Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide.

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‘Carol,’ Whose Detention Rattled Her Small Missouri Town, Is Released

By Jack Healy from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4mOHNEd

Why were these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?

The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.

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Held at gunpoint: BBC team detained by Israeli forces in southern Syria

BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.

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Police Hunt for Father Who They Say Killed 3 Daughters in Washington State

By Mark Walker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4dLIgmF

After Muscling Their Bill Through the House, Some Republicans Have Regrets

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3T66DSf

Act now to save lives in Gaza, ICRC head urges world leaders

Mirjana Spoljaric has appealed to world leaders to intervene in the conflict in Gaza.

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BBC rejects incorrect White House claims on Gaza coverage

The corporation says claims that a story was removed from its website are "completely wrong".

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Blake Lively drops two claims against Justin Baldoni

The actress's lawyers say they are "streamlining and focusing" her case.

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Zebra crossing: Tennessee police search for animal on the loose

A zebra, described as a pet, is still running free after after being filmed on 31 May galloping on a road in Christiana.

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Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Start a Bar Tab

By Paula Mejía from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/4jyGJl7

Woman accused of mushroom murders takes stand for first time

The Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to four charges - three of murder and one of attempted murder.

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Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash

Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island.

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Poland's conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM

Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.

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Footage shows aftermath of Russia bridge collapse

Fire crews were called to the scene after a road bridge came down in Bryansk.

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Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build-up

Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance.

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