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Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fTGHns

Watch: World's tallest bridge completes key load-bearing test

Some 96 trucks were driven on China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in a test ahead of the scheduled opening next month. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47KRLBq

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest

The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oSZ28k

Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oRjzu3

Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations". from BBC News https://bbc.in/41Vx02b

Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46cjxEL

US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fSKbXp

'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine

A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death". from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Jt6EOP

Why California and Texas are at the centre of a redistricting battle

The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VdP7fV

Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India

China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lGIZI3

Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HMdjmy

At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks

A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lL8zvv

China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit

The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41QdYdx

Trump under pressure as obstacles to progress on Ukraine persist

Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45GjQqZ

Watch: Moment debris skyrockets after gas line explosion

Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mp9mn1

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oAkO0t

New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45yQk6l

Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived

DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents? from BBC News https://bbc.in/45TwELR

My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach

Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lr785a

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mHRiEn

'Next time in Moscow?': Five takeaways after Trump and Putin's Alaska summit

With no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the US and Russia's meeting yields more questions than answers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41BsPZe

Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mH5ayv

'Our children are dying': Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45wMEC1

'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45y4d4L

Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45ieS4Q

Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45wmakh

Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea ahead of Trump talks

Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45vnKTj

Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41Fj8sC

Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong

The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45wQWJQ

Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games

Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3HvskZQ

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mEXYmF

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat from BBC News https://bbc.in/45dg3m6

British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46KqVJg

Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45nlxcB

Protesters intensify pressure against Netanyahu plan to expand Gaza war

Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ljVFUU

Watch: Masked thieves steal $7k of Labubu dolls in California

The LA County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the incident. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3J9Lcy3

Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California

Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances. from BBC News https://bbc.in/458oCys

Watch: 'Houston, we've had a problem' says Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oubJGx

Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47kB6V2

'I loved them' - Police interview Australian mushroom murderer

Footage of police interviewing convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been released by the Victorian Supreme Court. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lfbvQV

France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fmiS7z

Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base

The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45lMr4v

Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mrJFSd

Rescuers in Norway search for missing US climate journalist Alec Luhn

Bad weather in Folgefonna National Park is hampering the search for Luhn, who was last seen on 31 July. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Ui2lbd

Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oiSTC5

Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'

A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mzI25f

South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs

At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U8c6Zz

Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats

Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46CJpeE

Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mxq8jD

Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41kycvG

Watch: Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastline

A local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the waterspouts off Italy's east coast. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lbsNye

Watch: Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve... and Canada didn't

The Trump administration raised Canada's tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45xnftg

Manhunt under way after 4 killed in Montana bar shooting

The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4lcfYng

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3IYnXqy

Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/40K1PGA

Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4oegNi2

Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket

Astrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45wpQne