Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.
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Wimbledon attendees chance their arm against robot tennis stars’ serves
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US supreme court agrees to hear challenges to assault-weapons bans
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UN warns Ebola could cost Africa $3.6bn and jobs
The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC has infected 1,307 people and claimed 377 lives since May.
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Palestine weekly: Israel accelerates land grabs in Gaza, West Bank
Permanent alterations begin at Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque as plans advance for settlements in Gaza.
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Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a…
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David Lammy to ask US about case of woman strangled by US fighter in UK
Parliament comments follow investigation revealing how man was tried at court martial on US airbase• A US military…
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Republican returns to US House after months of absence over ‘depression’
New Jersey’s Tom Kean Jr, who last voted in March, says he was diagnosed with depression after entering hospitalTom…
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Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast
The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of…
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Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving…
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Fury to fight Wach in Thailand as warm-up to Joshua bout
Tyson Fury will fight Poland's Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July as a warm-up for a potential all-British encounter…
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Toddler pulled from debris six days after Venezuelan earthquakes
A Jordanian rescue team used thermal imaging to rescue a toddler who had been trapped under rubble for six days.
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Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes
Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.
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It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the…
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Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and…
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Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House…
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Four men allegedly stole over $529,000 in elaborate ATM heists in Connecticut
Four men arrested and charged for allegedly taking part in ‘jackpotting’ scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along…
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Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy
Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all…
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How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?
Analysts say Russia's fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.
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The path from Gaza to Trump’s return
How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.
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‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests
More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for…
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Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow live updates as Erling Haaland's Norway and Yan Diomande's Ivory Coast meet in last 32 match in Dallas.
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Heavy rainfall kills dozens in Ghana, Ivory Coast
Greater Accra Regional Fire Command says crews rescued more than 400 people.