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BBC News WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

BBC News On the frontline of Greece’s wildfire 'hell'

A firefighter says this week's mega-blaze which reached the outskirts of Athens was like a war.

BBC News WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

BBC News On the frontline of Greece’s wildfire 'hell'

A firefighter says this week's mega-blaze which reached the outskirts of Athens was like a war.

BBC News Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed

Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground.

BBC News WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

BBC News Freed prisoner details time in 'harshest' Russian jail

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian writer and activist, was one of 24 prisoners released on 1 August.

BBC News Hamas will not join Gaza ceasefire talks, senior official says

Mediators make urgent push for deal after the killing of Hamas's leader raises fears of regional war.

BBC News Advance into Russia continues, says Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have captured 100 Russian soldiers since the morning.

BBC News Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

BBC News US man held in Moscow for attacking police - local media

A criminal case has been opened against the man, who could face up to five years in prison.

BBC News Rosenberg: Ukraine's advance undermines Putin's image as 'Mr Security'

Ukraine's incursion into Kursk raises questions about Mr Putin's ability to keep Russia safe.

BBC News Sudan peace talks start - but neither side shows up

Hopes for a ceasefire are dashed as the army and the Rapid Support Forces stay away from negotiations.

BBC News Backlash as Botswana requests money for Olympic heroes

The request has raised eyebrows as citizens ask why their taxes aren't being used to reward the Olympians.

BBC News Sudan peace talks start - but neither side shows up

Hopes for a ceasefire are dashed as the army and the Rapid Support Forces stay away from negotiations.