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Berlin terror attack suspect shot dead by police | BBC News

26 lip 2026

A man suspected of carrying out a terror rampage at a Berlin Pride event has been shot dead by police. German police say officers fired at Abdul Ballout after he rushed towards them with a knife. They say he died at the scene. Prosecutors say that Ballout drove a van into a crowd and stabbed multiple people in an attack that left one woman dead and at least 29 injured. Ballout was a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese background who was known to police and is said to have tried to join the Islamic State group. Germany’s interior minister said that he could not rule out the possibility of copycat attacks and announced that the country's threat level was being raised. Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Joe Inwood. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Behind the scenes with new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham | BBC Newscast

26 lip 2026

Today, New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out US President Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister. Speaking exclusively to the Laura Kuenssberg for the BBC, Burnham said he had had a good first exchange with Trump, finding him to be "really warm". Adam and Laura dissect what the Prime Minister said. 00:00 Behind the scenes with Andy Burnham 08:30 Andy Burnham on President Trump 19:00 Andy Burnham on defence spending 22:30 Andy Burnham on possibility of an early election Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Berlin Pride van ramming likely an 'Islamist terror attack', official says | BBC News

26 lip 2026

One woman is dead and 29 others are injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event on Saturday night. Multiple people were then stabbed with a blade that “might have been a machete”. Police have identified a suspect named Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese background who was known to police and previously had “committed a number of crimes”. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says extremists "have no place in our society", vowing to do everything in the government's power to see justice served. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

How did Tony Blair's election win in 1997 change British politics? | BBC Newscast

26 lip 2026

Today, we start the first of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British Politics through six votes. We start in 1997, when the Prime Minister John Major called an election, hoping to extend 18 years of Conservative rule, and beat Labour’s Tony Blair . To help us, we have two BBC legends who were there at the time. Jeremy Vine was and political reporter and Kirsty Wark was presenting Newsnight. In this, the first of two 1997 election episodes, we look at what contributed to Blair’s landslide. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Inside WWE: How tech transforms every show | BBC News

26 lip 2026

Have you ever wondered how WWE goes from wrestling arena to your TV? BBC Tech Now’s Ammie Sekhon goes inside the huge travelling production machine that makes each broadcast happen. From the trucks and audio teams to the global commentary network and the crew working behind the scenes, how has technology changed the way stars perform? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #WWE #Wrestling #BBCNews

France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated | BBC News

26 lip 2026

A further 55,000 people have been evacuated from six towns in France, as wildfires which have caused devastation across the country pick up pace. The most recent evacuations took place in towns to the south of Bordeaux, in the Gironde region. Wildfires have raged across Europe over the past week, primarily France and Spain, where more than 330,000 people have been evacuated. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Manhunt ongoing after one killed and 16 injured at Berlin Pride event | BBC News

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One woman is dead and 16 others are injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, police say. Police have identified a suspect, who they say has known links to Islamist circles, but say no arrests have been made. An intensive manhunt is under way in the German capital - officers have released a photo of the suspect and are appealing for help finding him. A white vehicle suspected of being used in the attack has also been pictured inside the police cordon. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

One dead and several injured at Berlin Pride event | BBC News

26 lip 2026

One person is dead and 16 others are injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, police say. An intensive manhunt is taking place in the German capital of Berlin, officers say. The mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, has called the incident, "an attack on our free and open-minded society" Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

270,000 people forced to flee raging wildfires in France and Spain | BBC News

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Around 270,000 people in France and Spain have been forced to flee their homes to escape fires which have been raging for days, as winds and high temperatures hamper efforts to contain them. In France, around 200,000 people have been evacuated in south-western regions of Gironde and Landes regions. The country has mobilised its military to help with the response and extra reinforcements from the army have been sent to help firefighters by clearing brush and creating fire breaks. French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting with ministers as around 30 separate major fires rage - a situation which the government said was unprecedented. In Spain, where a state of emergency has been declared, wildfires have been threatening the capital, Madrid. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez admitted there are "complex times ahead". Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Joe Inwood. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study | BBC News

25 lip 2026

Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives. Researchers at Durham University, England, studied chimpanzees and bonobos using physical contact to reassure each other ahead of conflicts over food. One of the most surprising findings was that chimpanzees, despite their reputation for aggression, engaged in close contact, including placing fingers in one another's mouths. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #GreatApes #BBCNews

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of 'cockroach' protests | BBC News

25 lip 2026

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of protests over exam paper leaks and testing irregularities. The demonstrations were spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) - not a real party, but a satirical campaign turned national movement. What began as a student-led campaign against alleged exam paper leaks became one of India's biggest displays of public dissent in recent years, with thousands camping in Delhi and demonstrations spreading across the country. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Firefighters battle to contain France and Spain wildfires as thousands evacuated | BBC News

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Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires raging across Europe. An evacuation alert for residents in the south-west of France takes the number of people displaced to more than 220,000. In Spain, about 25,000 were told to evacuate as a local official says that containing wildfires near Madrid is "beyond the capacity" of firefighters. A major incident has also been declared by Police Scotland, as emergency services continue to tackle a wildfire which has been burning in the Cairngorms National Park for 10 days. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

India's youth desperation fuelling the 'Cockroach Party' | Global News Podcast

24 lip 2026

Despite police crackdowns and accusations of brutality during protests this week, India's 'youth-led' Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is showing no signs of slowing down, as it gathers support from the public and opposition politicians. The group is demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who oversaw exams in the country which were subject to corruption claims. The group began after India's Chief Justice, Surya Kant, allegedly compared unemployed young people and activists to cockroaches and parasites during a court hearing. He later said he was only referring to people with "fake and bogus degrees", but when graduate Abhijeet Dipke used the name Cockroach Party to start a satirical group online, it gained millions of followers rapidly and grew into one of the most unexpected challenges to the powerful, nationalist government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to take care of the country's youth in a midnight video, after the party called for nationwide protests to be held again on Friday and talks between representatives of the Cockroach Party and government officials later took place in Delhi, but as our Global Affairs Correspondent and India specialist Anbarasan Ethirajan explains, the fractures between young people in India and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) run deeper than anger over exam fraud. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast

India's cockroach protests: Modi breaks silence and hunger strike ends | BBC News

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Thousands of people continue to protest demanding the Indian education minister's resignation after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the government. The meeting came after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days of fasting in solidarity with the protests. A CJP spokesperson told reporters that the government has asked for a day to decide on their biggest demand - minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also spoken, posted a video promising a tough new law on examination paper leaks, the issue at the core of the protests. In this video… 00:36 Latest on protests 01:46 Modi breaks his silence 02:52 Hunger strike ends 04:00 Protests spread 06:04 Role of social media (or Viral protest image) 07:19 Verifying protest videos Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #India #NarendraModi #CJP #CockroachProtests #BBCNews

Venezuelans still search for loved ones one month after earthquakes | BBC News

24 lip 2026

One month ago, Venezuela was hit by two deadly earthquakes, killing more than 5,300 people, and leaving 16,500 injured. The government has not said how many people are still missing, but the figure is estimated to be in the tens of thousands. For most survivors and victims' relatives the grief is also combined with a deep and growing sense of anger at the authorities. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #BBCNews

Why is today the 'best day' of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's life? | BBC Newscast

24 lip 2026

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially opened up the doors to Number 10 North which he has described as the "best day of my life". Adam is joined by Lucy Fisher - Whitehall editor at the Financial Times and Patrick Maguire Chief Political Commentator at the Times, and they discuss how No 10 North is shaping up and whether it will be more than just a gimmick. Plus, they look back at Andy Burnham’s announcements in his first week in office and whether it sets a precedent for how he will run Government. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Thirteenth consecutive night of US air strikes on Iran | BBC News

24 lip 2026

The US military has carried out a thirteenth consecutive night of attacks, targeting command centres and drone storage sites in the south of Iran. In response, the IRGC said it attacked US interests in Jordan and northern Kuwait. Tehran has threatened further attacks on air bases used by US forces including those in the UK. The Ministry of Defence says the UK stands ready to defend itself. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #BBCNews

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs | BBC News

24 lip 2026

The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners in the latest escalation in the trade war reignited by President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year. Those targeted, including the UK, China and the European Union, will face a tariff of 10% to 12.5% on all goods, accounting for almost all American imports. The tariffs, which replace an identical levy which expires on Friday, are based on claims key economic partners have failed to properly tackle forced labour. But US trade expert Caroline Freund said the move is "not about forced labour" but that Trump is simply "looking for a legal reason to put the tariffs in". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Jurgen Klopp takes on Germany job with threat to quit | BBC News

24 lip 2026

Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as Germany's head coach, replacing Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after the team's shock World Cup defeat by Paraguay in the last 32. The former Liverpool manager started his reign as an international manager by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy. "I'm not doing this job for myself, I'm doing it for you. I'm taking this job even though I've seen how you've treated Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel," the 59-year-old said after accepting a four-year deal. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Football #BBCNews

Who is really running Venezuela? | The Global Story

24 lip 2026

Venezuelans are still searching through the rubble a month after two devastating earthquakes, which left thousands dead and tens of thousands more still missing. The disaster came at a moment of acute political and economic uncertainty, following the toppling of president Nicolas Maduro. The new government is led by Delcy Rodriguez, with US oversight, and the Trump administration has taken control of Venezuela’s lucrative oil industry – to the tune of billions of dollars. But where is that money now? Asma Khalid from The Global Story podcast speaks to the BBC’s Will Grant, who's inside Venezuela, and has spoken to survivors, grieving families, and government officials leading the response. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #US #BBCNews Chapters: 00:00 What is happening inside Venezuela? 01:14 What impact has the earthquake had? 08:37 What is the government doing to help? 11:37 Is the United States running Venezuela? 15:00 What has happened to Nicolas Maduro? 19:00 Is the United States taking Venezuelan oil?

Are kids about to go viral on platforms they can’t use? | Top Comment Podcast

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Should parents be able to profit from posting content of their kids on social media? From the Rizzler to Lil Tay, shooting to internet superstardom at an early age can come with criticism and complications. Marianna has been speaking to former child youtuber turned activist and entrepreneur, Beckii Flint, about the dilemmas around consent, monetisation and exploitation in a space which remains largely unregulated. And, as a new U16 ban approaches in the UK, what happens when kidfluencers become viral on platforms they can’t use? Hear the full episode of Top Comment with Marianna Spring and Matt Shea on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

We became best friends. Then we discovered we were brother and sister | BBC News

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Dave Green and Andrea Urmston met when their jobs overlapped at Manchester Airport bus station. They became friends, but later it emerged that Dave was actually Andrea’s brother who had been adopted 40 years earlier. In this video, they tell their extraordinary story. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

The nuclear fusion rocket that could take humans to Mars faster | BBC News

19 lip 2026

A UK space company has successfully tested a key part of a nuclear fusion rocket engine that could one day make journeys to Mars much faster. Pulsar Fusion’s Sunbird rocket uses the same process that powers the Sun to create extreme heat and thrust, with engineers hoping it could cut travel times through space. The technology is still in development, but the team says the breakthrough could help transform future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Space #Mars #NuclearFusion #BBCNews

What No 10 will really be like for Andy Burnham | BBC News

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We look at what Number 10 has in store for Andy Burnham ahead of his first day as UK prime minister with two insiders who’ve been there with former prime ministers. Lord Stewart Wood was an advisor to Gordon Brown and Lucia Hodgson was Boris Johnson’s deputy dire of communications. They explain what the first day is like, what they expect from the new PM, and the unexpected quirks of the job. We also look at plans to drop government-issued digital ID for all British adults and what he’ll do with Thames Water. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #AndyBurnham #newprimeminister #politics

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US over new UK charges | BBC News

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Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US after British prosecutors authorised 38 new charges, taking the total number they face in the UK to 59. Andrew Tate now faces 42 charges, including further counts of rape, sex trafficking and offences relating to indecent images of a child. Tristan Tate faces 17 charges, including rape and trafficking offences. The brothers deny all allegations. Prosecutors have begun legal proceedings to extradite the pair, who are dual British-US citizens, to the UK. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #AndrewTate #TristanTate #BBCNews

US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan | BBC News

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The US launched another round of air strikes against Iran on Saturday night, targeting its coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, US military officials said. It comes after two US troops were killed in a missile and drone attack in Jordan on Friday night. The US said it targeted Iranian military sites and Revolutionary Guards forces it blames for the attack. Iran responded with drone strikes on two US bases in Kuwait, according to state media. The latest escalation comes after a temporary ceasefire collapsed, with both sides exchanging attacks and tensions continuing to rise across the Middle East. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #MiddleEast #BBCNews

Microsoft in the race to build the ultimate supercomputer | BBC News | BBC News

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Computing giant Microsoft has spent 20 years pursuing an approach to quantum computing. There is a worldwide race to develop the technology, given its potential to take on tasks currently considered too enormous for even the most powerful traditional computers. BBC Tech Now's Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark to find out how the chips are being developed. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Microsoft #Computing #Technology #BBCNews

Two US troops killed and one missing in Iran missile attack | BBC News

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How Is Andy Burnham Preparing For Government? | BBC Newscast

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Today we look at how Andy Burnham is preparing for government on the weekend before he’s due to move into Number 10. He’s still to make decisions around his cabinet public, but we reveal how he’s actually keeping a lot of Keir Starmer’s staff. Laura, Paddy and Hennry Zeffman discuss his plans for oil and gas after the BBC is told he’s planning to announce new drilling off the coast of Scotland and ask, does that give us a clue as to who the chancellor will be? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news 00:00 Intro 03:15 What happens before a new prime minister takes office? 06:15 Cabinet choices and the first tests of power 06:34 The first decisions facing Andy Burnham 16:21 Has a lack of leadership contest changed policy? 17:51 What could be announced on Monday? 19:12 Inside Andy Burnham's team 22:58 Could there be an early General Election? 25:23 Burnham's vision and expectations 32:52 Who gets the top jobs in the Cabinet?

Andy Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling | BBC News

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Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister, the BBC has been told. The Labour Party's 2024 manifesto - which the new leader said he would follow - had pledged to not issue new licences but to honour existing ones. It is understood that the announcement will form part of a flurry of measures from Burnham, including plans to take water and energy companies under public control and a new council house-building programme. As he prepares to take over from Keir Starmer on Monday, the Makerfield MP is also expected to announce his new cabinet. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #NorthSea #UKPolitics #BBCNews