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BBC News Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

BBC News Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race

The president says his candidacy would have been a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump.

BBC News USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold

The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.

BBC News Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race

The president says his candidacy would have been a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump.

BBC News Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win

Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame's victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.

BBC News Biden explains why he dropped out of White House race

The president says his candidacy would have been a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump.

BBC News Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

BBC News USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold

The United States snatch top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team beat hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris.

BBC News The Hollywood Olympics: All you need to know about Los Angeles 2028

The new sporting events, the venues, the stars, and the traffic - what to watch out for in four years.

BBC News Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win

Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame's victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.

BBC News Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says

Russia's defence ministry said it had engaged in fighting near two villages, some 25-30km inside Russia.

BBC News Man held for climbing Eiffel Tower on final Olympics day

The man was arrested for scaling the Paris icon hours before the Olympics closing ceremony.

BBC News Cancer doctors and family with dog among Brazil plane crash dead

As investigations continue into the crash that killed 62 people, more details emerge about the victims.

BBC News Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 12

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

BBC News First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.