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The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.

The daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting took place.

More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

The bus was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, when it crashed in the Dana Sar mountain range.

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.

The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first international journalists to visit the Iranian side of the strait.

The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.

There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.

Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.

Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.