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Sir Keir Starmer insists it was “personal decision” to resign in exclusive BBC interview | BBC News

3 jul 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken for the first time about what he called his "intensely personal decision", alongside his wife and children, to accept that his political career was over. The British prime minister had faced a series of resignations from his cabinet and calls from remaining ministers and backbench Labour MPs for him to step aside. In his first interview since announcing his resignation, Sir Keir also warned Andy Burnham, his likely successor as Prime Minister, that he will have to spend just as much time dealing with global turmoil, during his time in number 10. Sir Keir has faced criticism during his two year’s as prime minister, for the amount of time he has devoted to foreign affairs and spent on the world stage. Jane Hill present BBC News at Ten reporting by Henry Zeffman. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Why are anti-migrant protests growing in South Africa? | Global News Podcast

3 jul 2026

Thousands of protesters have marched in major South African cities this week, demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. Demonstrators say illegal immigration is putting pressure on jobs, public services and contributing to crime, while critics warn the protests risk fuelling xenophobia and attacks on foreign nationals. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged protesters to remain peaceful, while acknowledging the need for immigration reform. Police say 25,000 migrants, most from other African countries, have been repatriated so far. 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: BBC World Service - Global News Podcast - Downloads Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #SouthAfrica #BBCNews

Record-breaking temperatures in US and Europe heats up again | BBC News

3 jul 2026

More than 165 million people across the US East Coast are sweltering under record temperatures as the Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway. The extreme heat will continue on Friday as the hottest spell of the year so far sends the mercury soaring to levels not seen, in some areas, in decades. The heatwave could disrupt a busy weekend as US President Donald Trump hosts a celebration marking America's 250th birthday and multiple World Cup matches take place outdoors. It follows an unprecedented spell of early summer heat across Europe, with record highs across the continent. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Weather

Could the United States' era of dominance be coming to an end? | The Global Story

3 jul 2026

As the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding, this week The Global Story has been exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has shaped the modern world. Today, we hear from you. Asma and Tristan put your thoughts and questions about America’s impact on the world to the BBC’s international editor, Jeremy Bowen, who has reported from more than 90 countries over the past 40 years, and to Celia Hatton, who hosts the BBC’s Global News Podcast and previously spent 15 years reporting from inside China. They answer: - How the perception of the US has changed post WWII - Why the US has become more isolationist - Where India fits into the new world order - Whether the 'American dream' still exists - Whether the US is in decline Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #USA #US Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:30 How has the perception of the US changed since WWII? 07:30 Why has the US become more insular and isolationist? 11:00 Where does India fit into the ‘new world order?’ 14:00 Does the American dream still exist? 19:35 Is the US in decline?

The rising cost of beer: What happened? | BBC News

3 jul 2026

In recent years, a pint of beer in the UK has got more expensive and plenty of people are asking what's happened? With the World Cup bringing a rise in how much beer is being bought, the BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has been looking at what goes into the price of your pint. ...and why it's going up. Video produced by Katerina Karelli. Filmed by Tom Joyner. Graphics by Carmela Joannou, David Austin and Remy Chan. 00:00 - What's happening? 00:42 - History of the price of a pint 1:19 - Cost of ingredients 2:07 - Cost of energy 2:45 - Cost of staffing 3:22 - Taxes on beer 4:05 - Pubs' other costs 6:21 - Profit on a pint 7:35 - Pressure on pubs 8:36 - Customers spending less Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

What it’s like to be a reporter in Trump’s White House | BBC News

3 jul 2026

In Donald Trump’s White House the news is nonstop. New developments are breaking day and night. Follow Sarah Smith, the BBC’s North America Editor, as she follows every move in the West Wing and beyond, interpreting the significance and communicating that to the BBC’s global audience. From the halls of Congress where representatives are investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, to the streets of Washington where President Trump is remaking America’s capital, and into the White House briefing room with Vice-President JD Vance, get a glimpse beyond the headlines and discover how the BBC covers this presidency. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Trump #USpolitics #WhiteHouse #BBCNews

Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to at least 2,595 | BBC News

3 jul 2026

A man has been rescued alive after being trapped for eight days in the rubble of a building that collapsed after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble. Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited Gil in hospital on Thursday, calling him a "living miracle" in a video shared on social media. As of Thursday evening, 2,595 people are confirmed to have died in the quakes which hit Venezuela on 24 June, and tens of thousands are still missing. 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

Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event | BBC News

3 jul 2026

Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. High-profile friends of the couple, from actress Lena Dunham to frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted Thursday evening in formal attire. Aerial footage showed a stream of black SUVs pulling up to the venue with guests dropped off under a white canopy tent. Media speculation has dubbed the event both a pre-party and possible rehearsal dinner. Around 100 people were expected at the event on Thursday, ahead of a much larger celebration on Friday boasting up to 1,000 guests at the arena. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #TaylorSwift #US #BBCNews

Massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 25 and injures many more | BBC News

2 jul 2026

Russian forces have carried out a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing 27 people, in what the city's mayor described as " massive attack" on the city. Ninety-one people were injured according to the head of Kyiv's military administration. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said an ambulance station was among the places hit. Some neighbourhoods had been evacuated as the airstrikes hit the city hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned that Russia was preparing an attack. Moscow said its forces had hit what it called military plants in retaliation for attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia would "continue to increase pressure on the Kyiv regime in order to achieve our set goals". Ukraine accused Moscow of targeting civilian areas and said it would be wrong to equate the actions of the "aggressor and a country defending itself". Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Rainsford. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Teen rapists face custody after appeal overturns 'lenient' sentence | BBC Newscast

2 jul 2026

Two teenage boys who raped girls in Hampshire have been given four years' detention after the Court of Appeal changed their sentences. A third boy’s youth rehabilitation order was left unchanged. The BBC UK correspondent Daniel Sandford was at the court and explains the reasoning behind the judges’ decision. Plus, Morgan McSweeney, the elusive former chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer has given his first ever media interview. He spoke to Political Thinking’s Nick Robinson about Labour’s lack of preparation for government and his response to allegations of a boys club in Number 10. Nick joins Alex and James to unpack what we learned. Information and support for the issues raised in this podcast can be found on BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ 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 #BBCNews 00:00 Intro 00:53 Court of Appeal gives custodial sentences to two teenage rapists 03:05 What happened in court today 06:07 Why the appeal court judge ruled the original sentence was "unduly lenient" 08:39 The mother of one of the victims responds 12:07 Morgan McSweeney: who is he and why is he speaking now? 26:26 McSweeney's response to the 'boys club' 31:56 McSweeney on Starmer's first phone call with Trump 36:02 What McSweeney's experience means for Andy Burnham's team

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Everything we know about rumoured New York Wedding | BBC News

2 jul 2026

It looks official: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding this weekend. Speculation about the ceremony has been rife ever since the couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post last August. Swift, known for dropping hints to bigger plans in everything from her wardrobe to music and tours, has kept quiet about her upcoming nuptials, but that has not stopped the world from speculating. All signs point to Madison Square Garden and a huge party in New York City. Here's everything we know, and don't know about the rumoured wedding. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #MadisonSquareGarden #NewYork #BBCNews

Heather Cox Richardson on 250 years of American history | BBC Americast

2 jul 2026

How have 250 years of history shaped modern America? As historic July 4th celebrations take place across the country this weekend we ask how does modern America compare to the vision of the Founding Fathers in the 18th Century? What does it means to be an American citizen today and has that changed over time? And is the July 4th celebration about more than parades and fireworks? In this episode, Justin and Anthony talk to the historian Heather Cox Graham who writes a daily Substack on American politics and society and has started a video project - 250 to 250 - to mark the historic landmark. Today, we are bombarded by information at a frenetic pace but can a careful consideration of the past 250 years tell us more about the United States in 2026? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Two teenage boys who raped girls given four years' detention | BBC News

2 jul 2026

Two teenage boys, convicted of rape in Fordingbridge, England, have been given four years' detention after the Court of Appeal changed their original sentences. Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr says the boys' initial non-custodial sentences were "unduly lenient", and the trial judge undervalued the seriousness of their crimes. Two teenage girls were raped - one in November 2024, and one in January 2025 - by the boys, then aged 14. They were initially given Youth Rehabilitation Orders along with a third boy, then 13, who filmed parts of the second attack - his sentence remains unchanged. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Fordingbridge #BBCNews

How 'made in China' went global | The Global Story

2 jul 2026

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, all this week The Global Story is exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has shaped the modern world. For decades in the US, “Made in China” signified a product that was cheap, poorly made, and, in some cases, produced through exploitative labour. But today, the label signifies something quite different in many American minds - state-of-the-art tech and luxury goods that even rival America, for arguably the first time in US history. Often overlooked is the fact that China’s ascendance as an economic superpower was far from inevitable. Today we speak to historian Elizabeth Ingleson to trace the evolution of the Made in China brand and to explore what responsibility the United States had for awakening its own economic rival. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #China #US Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 China's economic rise 04:05 The Don King connection 07:00 Why did the US start buying products from China? 08:00 How did China become such a manufacturing hub? 14:00 What was America buying from China in the 1970s? 17:30 Why Apple is so reliant on China 22:00 What happens next?

UK PM Keir Starmer apologises on behalf of government for historical forced adoptions | BBC News

2 jul 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer has apologised on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales. An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with women pressured into giving up their children because they were unmarried. In a statement in the House of Commons, Sir Keir said what happened to "tens of thousands of mothers, children and families" was "a stain on our history". The apology comes after years of campaigning from mothers, adoptees and their wider families, and parliamentary reports into the issue. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Why China is accused of 'forced assimilation' | Global News Podcast

2 jul 2026

A new law has come into effect in China which critics say is aimed at erasing minority groups. The government calls it the law for "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress" and says the legislation will strengthen social cohesion, for example by making Mandarin the language of education, official business and public spaces. But rights groups argue it's designed to force groups such as Uyghurs and Tibetans to assimilate with the Han Chinese majority. Amnesty International has warned the law will “further institutionalise... policies of forced assimilation”. The UN rights chief Volker Türk has called for the law to be repealed, saying it will restrict freedom of language, education and religion. We ask BBC Monitoring's China Media Analyst Kerry Allen about the powers this new law gives Beijing, why critics are concerned and whether it will expand China's ability to target activists living abroad. 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 Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #China #Politics #News #BBCNews

Russia launches 'most massive attack' on Kyiv | BBC News

2 jul 2026

Russian forces have launched what Kyiv's mayor described as the "most massive" attack on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the full-scale invasion, killing at least 20 people and injuring around 90. Ukraine said Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, striking residential areas across the city. Moscow said it had targeted military facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure. The assault comes as Ukraine renews calls for more air defence support from its allies amid intensified Russian strikes. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #Russia #Kyiv #BBCNews

Venezuela death toll rises and tens of thousands still missing after twin earthquakes | BBC News

2 jul 2026

A week on from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the number of the dead has risen to nearly 2,300. Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for, as the interim President Delcy Rodríguez has announced seven days of mourning. Communities coming together with rescue teams from around the world are still frantically searching through the rubble. The BBC’s International Correspondent Yogita Limaye was at one of the worst hit areas, La Guaira. 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

At least 13 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv | BBC News

2 jul 2026

Russian forces have launched a major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least 13 people, officials said. Several neighbourhoods were evacuated as strikes rocked buildings throughout the city, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia was preparing for a "massive" attack. Children were among the "significant number" of casualties, Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv's military administration, said. "The enemy is once again deliberately targeting residential areas and killing civilians," he said early on Thursday. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed it targeted energy facilities in response to recent Ukrainian strikes. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews

People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum | BBC News

2 jul 2026

A convicted people smuggler, described as the “godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living and working in an English village where he’s believed to be seeking asylum, a BBC investigation can reveal. Twana Jamal was given a five-year jail sentence in France in 2016, where authorities described him as one of the most successful people-smugglers ever caught. Following a tip-off this year, the BBC traced Jamal to Blaby in Leicestershire, where we witnessed him working illegally, driving a car without a licence and apparently using a false name. Jamal is one of more than 20 people smugglers the BBC has found to have reached the UK, raising serious concerns about whether existing border controls are effective in checking asylum seekers who have committed serious crimes overseas. The Home Office told us: "All asylum claimants are subject to mandatory security checks to confirm their identity for the purpose of immigration, security and criminality checks”, and that the UK has "a number of agreements with countries which enable the sharing of criminal record information", adding that immigration enforcement action is currently at its highest level in history. 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 does Donald Trump make his money? | BBC News

1 jul 2026

Nearly 1,000 pages detailing US President Donald Trump's financial information have been released, showing how much he made and what he invested in during his first year back in the White House. Despite making his name as a real estate mogul, cryptocurrency is now his biggest earner, by far. We take a look at the 5 key things you need to know about how he makes his money. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #DonaldTrump #Cryptocurrency #US #BBCNews

How did President Trump make $1bn from crypto? | BBC Newscast

1 jul 2026

We look at how US President Donald Trump made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency in his first year back in office. The president’s mandatory financial report revealed that he also earned millions from real estate and Trump-themed items. But the White House denies that he is profiting from the presidency. Alex and James are joined by chief North America correspondent, Gary O’Donoghue. Plus, we look at a week of big rulings for the president in the Supreme Court, including a defeat for the president over birth right citizenship and decisions which expand the power of the presidency. 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 #Trump #Crypto #US #BBCNews

How the CIA covertly shaped our modern world | The Global Story

1 jul 2026

US President Donald Trump’s attempts at regime change in Iran and Venezuela, controversial as they are, reflect the US’s long history of using both military and covert operations to achieve its goals abroad. One of the forefathers of this approach to foreign intervention was Allen Dulles, the first civilian head of the Central Intelligence Agency, who used undercover – and often morally dubious – tactics to topple global leaders deemed unfriendly to America’s interests. On today’s The Global Story, Tim Weiner, author of Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA and The Mission: the CIA in the 21st Century, joins Tristan Redman and Asma Khalid to explain how Dulles' legacy played out through the ‘War on Terror’ and how it has helped shaped today’s US foreign policy. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #CIA #BBCNews 00:00 Introduction 04:13 Formation of the CIA 06:46 Allen Dulles 09:33 MK Ultra and Operation Artichoke 13:25 The Bay of Pigs 16:28 Counterterrorism operations post-Cold War 22:03 What next for the CIA?

How is the UK planning to defend itself? | BBC Newscast

28 jun 2026

Today the focus is on new details expected in the long overdue Defence Investment Plan, set to be announced next week. Victoria Derbyshire is in for Laura again. She, Paddy and Henry Zeffman discuss a move toward new kit like drones, and away from battleships. They also look at how much Andy Burnham may have been involved in the plans, and whether he’s prepared on defence. And, last week we discussed whether Keir Starmer will be prime minister by the time of the World Cup final. Today we have an answer. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France | BBC News

28 jun 2026

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities have said. The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, including five students and five instructors, according to local officials. The plane, which was being used by a parachutist school, had taken off from Nancy-Essey airfield when it crashed, local media reported. Police have urged the public to avoid the area around the airport in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #France #BBCNews

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire | BBC News

28 jun 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire | BBC News The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit multiple targets across Iran in direct response to "continued aggression" against commercial shipping. In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has launched missiles and drones at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, in a statement shared to state media. Following the exchange of fire, the US and Iran accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement. 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 #BBCNews

Venezuela earthquakes kill 1,430 people as international rescue teams arrive | BBC News

28 jun 2026

Residents and families are desperately searching the rubble for their loved ones and belongings. They are listening carefully for any sound that might indicate someone is alive trapped under the concrete and metal wire debris. So far, officials have confirmed at least 1,430 deaths from the magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes - the latter being one of the strongest quakes recorded in the country in the last century. Hundreds of buildings collapsed and beneath the rubble, thousands of Venezuelans remain. The number of dead and injured rises by the hour. The UN estimates around 50,000 people are missing. 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

What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan? | BBC Newscast

28 jun 2026

Today we look at what Andy Burnham’s plan for the UK economy is. We reveal what he’s expected to say in a speech on the economy on Monday, who the people advising him on it are, and who he might make chancellor. Victoria Derbyshire is in for Laura. She and Paddy are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam, who’s been looking at what a Burnham Treasury might look like. 00:00 What’s Burnham’s economic plan? 00:04:07 Victoria’s interview with Burnham, the fiscal rules moment 00:07:37 Breaking down Burnham’s answer to the fiscal rules question 00:12:24 What might he say about the economy on Monday? 00:17:46 What can we learn about Burnham’s economic views from his book? 00:20:02 The churn of Prime Ministers in the UK 00:23:39 Who is in the chancellor race? 00:28:05 Bringing in James Purnell as his chief of staff 00:34:44 Burnham’s beliefs 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 #BBCNews

On the ground in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes | BBC News

27 jun 2026

This video contains footage that some viewers may find distressing. Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela for a third day after two back-to-back earthquakes, killing at least 920 and injuring more than 3,360 people. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit less than a minute apart on Wednesday. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #VenezuelaEarthquakes #Caracas #Guiria #BBCNews 0:00 - Deadly earthquakes hit 0:43 - Search efforts 01:38 - BBC reporter’s home hit 02:56 - International aid 03:40 - Lasting impacts on Venezuela 04:23 - US-Venezuela tensions 05:22 - How bad is the damage? 06:04 - Why is Venezuela vulnerable? 07:02 - What next for Venezuela?

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events | BBC News

27 jun 2026

Temperatures broke June records in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands on Friday as the death toll from Europe's heatwave climbed in Spain and France and authorities cancelled concerts and other public events because of health risks. Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C was recorded provisionally in the south-western city of Saarbrücken, just over the border from France, which this week endured its hottest temperatures three days in a row. Although France's heatwave has peaked, its health minister said the "emergence of deaths at home" was of particular concern. The World Meteorological Organization warned of "major impacts" to health, ecosystems, agriculture and labour. At least 150 million people across the European continent were facing temperatures higher than 35C on Friday, according to calculations by the AFP news agency. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Weather #Environment #BBCNews