Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
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Hamas used sexual violence as part of ‘genocidal strategy’, Israeli experts say
The Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out “a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes”, which Hamas has denied committing.
Study could lead to LLMs that are better at complex reasoning
For all their impressive capabilities, large language models (LLMs) often fall short when given challenging new tasks that require complex…
Trump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks as he hosts Netanyahu
The two leaders’ meeting came with no sign of a breakthrough yet in the latest round of Israel-Hamas negotiations in…
Trump announces 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan
But Trump says US will start collecting the tariffs on 1 August – delaying his Liberation Day tariffs again.
New postdoctoral fellowship program to accelerate innovation in health care
The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) is launching the Biswas Postdoctoral Fellowship Program to advance the work…
Mushroom murders and cancer lie: Nine weeks of evidence that gripped a courtroom
Erin Patterson’s conviction ends a monthslong trial full of dramatic allegations.
Watch: Australia’s mushroom murder case… in under two minutes
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other, after cooking them a…
At least 78 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms
The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms.
Texas flood victims: Girl ‘having time of her life’ and ‘heart and soul’ of camp
Eight-year-old Renee Smajstrla and “strong and powerful” camp director Jane Ragsdale were swept away.
Frantic search for survivors of Texas floods that killed 32, including 14 children
Some 27 children are missing from a girls’ summer camp on the banks of the river, say officials in Kerr…
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction
Dozens of people are missing as flash floods sweep away mobile homes, vehicles and holiday cabins.
Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a…
At least 13 killed, 20 children missing in Texas floods
Camp Mystic, where 700 children were attending a summer camp, has been hit by a “catastrophic level” of flooding.
Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials
Scientists are striving to discover new semiconductor materials that could boost the efficiency of solar cells and other electronics. But…
BBC on French beach as police slash migrant ‘taxi-boat’ heading to UK
Watch video of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel in a rare and unusual intervention, which police…
Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump’s truce bid
Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has strongly denied the allegation.
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.
UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel
Francesca Albanese also accuses companies which equip Israel of complicity in war crimes.
‘Diddy’ cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges
A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation…
Confronting the AI/energy conundrum
The explosive growth of AI-powered computing centers is creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand that threatens to overwhelm power…
Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says
US president warns Hamas “it will only get worse” if they do not accept the deal.
Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe
A number of European regions recorded their highest temperatures on the final day of June.
Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says
The figure from the Lancet, a leading medical journal, includes 700,000 child deaths globally a year.
Accelerating scientific discovery with AI
Several researchers have taken a broad view of scientific progress over the last 50 years and come to the same…
Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, Palestinians say
At least five people were reported killed in the overnight attacks, as fears of an intensified ground offensive grow.
US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC
Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the Trump administration has “not made their position clear” on further attacks.
Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire
At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the…
Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says
Rafael Grossi’s claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been “totally obliterated”.
Creating Royalty-Free Background Music with AI
Creating Royalty-Free Background Music with AI Background music is essential in setting the right mood for any project—whether it’s a…
Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban
A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.
Trump on a high after ‘tremendous’ wins at home and abroad
The US president’s week began with an angry outburst but ended with him celebrating four major political victories.
Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict
Military leaders and nuclear scientists are being buried days after a ceasefire came into effect.
Supreme Court ruling expands Trump’s power – and he intends to use it
The US’ top court limited the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions, making it easier for Trump to carry…
Supreme Court curbs judges’ power to block Trump’s orders in birthright citizenship case
Because of the ruling to limit injunctions, Trump’s birthright citizenship order will be able to take effect, 30 days after…
MIT and Mass General Brigham launch joint seed program to accelerate innovations in health
Leveraging the strengths of two world-class research institutions, MIT and Mass General Brigham (MGB) recently celebrated the launch of the…
Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken
As Iran’s capital resumes its old rhythms, the BBC’s Lyse Doucet meets locals who wonder if peace will last.
How AI is Redefining the Music Industry
How AI is Redefining the Music Industry AI has been a game-changer across many industries, but one area where its…
Iran carries out wave of arrests and executions in wake of Israel conflict
Iranian authorities have carried out arrests and executions of people suspected of links to Israeli intelligence agencies.
US gained nothing from strikes, Iran’s supreme leader says
The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran’s nuclear sites are destroyed.
Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial
The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference.
Exploring Text-to-Speech Technology for Video Game Narration
Exploring Text-to-Speech Technology for Video Game Narration Video games are much more than entertainment; they are powerful storytelling mediums that…
Gaza mediators intensifying ceasefire efforts, Hamas official says
It came as US President Donald Trump said “great progress” was being made since Israel and Iran ended their 12-day…
When Iran’s Supreme Leader emerges from hiding he will find a very different nation
The war has left the country significantly weakened – and left Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a diminished leader
Merging AI and underwater photography to reveal hidden ocean worlds
In the Northeastern United States, the Gulf of Maine represents one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on the…
Trump pushes back after leaked report suggests Iran strikes had limited impact
The US president says the strikes led to the “virtual obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities while speaking at a Nato…
US strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear programme, says Pentagon assessment
The White House says the initial damage assessment about Iran’s uranium stockpile is “flat-out wrong”.
How a volatile 24 hours edged the Middle East to a ceasefire
From an attack on a US air base to a fragile ceasefire, this is how the Middle East conflict changed…
What we know about the Iran-Israel ceasefire
Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to “calm down”.