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Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
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bbc_worldnews_feedPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
bbc_worldnews_feedUS launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Jul. 8th, 2026 02:19 ambbc_worldnews_feedThe US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Jul. 8th, 2026 01:51 ambbc_worldnews_feedHilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
Jul. 8th, 2026 01:48 ambbc_worldnews_feedA union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Graham Platner is a bad dude — and data shows he's a bad candidate, too
Jul. 8th, 2026 02:35 ammetafilter_feedG Elliot Morris: Democrats now have an opportunity to nominate someone less troubled who polls better. Will they waste it? And from Common Dreams:"If Graham's stepping away, I am very, very interested and think I'm the best person to replace him," said Troy Jackson, the former Maine Senate president.
Graham Platner previously on metafilter: https://www.metafilter.com/213499/Graham-Platner-and-the-Class-Politics-of-Impunity https://www.metafilter.com/212662/Graham-Platner-Receipts
Graham Platner previously on metafilter: https://www.metafilter.com/213499/Graham-Platner-and-the-Class-Politics-of-Impunity https://www.metafilter.com/212662/Graham-Platner-Receipts
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Jul. 8th, 2026 01:51 ambbcnewsamerica_feedHilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
Jul. 7th, 2026 11:47 pmbbcnewsamerica_feed23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
Jul. 8th, 2026 01:11 ambbc_worldnews_feedThe plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Jul. 8th, 2026 12:49 ambbc_worldnews_feedVillagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
Jul. 7th, 2026 11:32 pmbbc_worldnews_feedEl-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
Jul. 7th, 2026 11:11 pmbbc_worldnews_feedThe BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
Jul. 8th, 2026 01:04 ambbc_worldnews_feedNo final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
Jul. 8th, 2026 12:11 ambbc_worldnews_feedThe structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.
'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
Jul. 7th, 2026 11:46 pmbbc_worldnews_feedIt is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.
Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
Jul. 7th, 2026 09:33 pmbbc_worldnews_feedBBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.
The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
Jul. 8th, 2026 12:11 ambbc_worldnews_feedNigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's papers.
Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know
Jul. 8th, 2026 01:58 ambbcnewsamerica_feedMcConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.
Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
Jul. 8th, 2026 12:11 ambbcnewsamerica_feedThe structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
Jul. 7th, 2026 11:47 pmbbcnewsamerica_feed23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
Coco Gauff beats fellow American Pegula to reach first Wimbledon semi-final
Jul. 7th, 2026 06:08 pmbbcnewsamerica_feedCoco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.