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BBC News Ghana chef accused of faking Guinness World Records award

Ebenezer Smith showed off a certificate but Guinness World Records say it's nothing to do with them.

BBC News Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires

Officials warn residents not to use fireworks on 4 July to risk starting more blazes.

BBC News Hamas faces growing public dissent as Gaza war erodes support

Palestinians in Gaza are openly criticising the armed group both on the streets and online.

BBC News Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce.

BBC News Hurricane Beryl: Record-breaking sign of warming world

Beryl is the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record, fuelled by exceptional sea warmth.

BBC News Kris Jenner shares plans for removal of her ovaries

The 68-year-old speaks about her diagnosis in emotional scenes on reality show, The Kardashians.

BBC News India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

BBC News Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates

The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled.

BBC News Many Jamaicans without power after Hurricane Beryl thunders through

The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings.

BBC News EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs

The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy.

BBC News Biden says he is running as pressure to quit rises

Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.

BBC News India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

BBC News Flash floods warning after Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings and left thousands without power.

BBC News An iconic wildlife park has banned koala cuddles. Will others follow?

A popular Australian sanctuary has announced it will no longer allow its visitors to cuddle its koalas.

BBC News An iconic wildlife park has banned koala cuddles. Will others follow?

A popular Australian sanctuary has announced it will no longer allow its visitors to cuddle its koalas.