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BBC News Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics

South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a "human error".

BBC News Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighting

Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.

BBC News Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast.

BBC News Fear of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah deepens

Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.

BBC News Boat disaster in Ethiopia kills 19

The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea.

BBC News Thousands mourn children killed in Golan Heights strike

World leaders scramble to contain the fallout and de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

BBC News Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies

The actress joined the long running in Australian soap in 1999 as Lynn Scully.

BBC News Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

BBC News 'There was a siren, but no-one had time to react'

The BBC's Paul Adams visits the site where 12 people, mostly children, were killed in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

BBC News Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour

It is the seventh largest fire ever recorded in the state, and is only 10% contained.

BBC News Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

BBC News Israel hits Hezbollah targets after football pitch strike kills 12 young people

The deadly strike, which killed children, raises fears of all-out war between Israel and the Lebanon-based group.

BBC News Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

BBC News France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

BBC News Israel hits Hezbollah targets after football pitch strike kills 12 young people

The deadly strike, which killed children, raises fears of all-out war between Israel and the Lebanon-based group.