Fuelled by climate change, the world's oceans have broken temperature records every single day over the past year, a BBC analysis finds. Nearly 50 days have smashed existing highs for the time of year by the largest margin in the satellite era. ...
An Israeli hostage freed from Gaza three months ago has accused the world of forgetting those still held by Hamas and urged the Israeli government to do whatever it takes to bring them home. Itay Regev, 19, told the BBC he was held in &qu...
The world's largest cruise ship has set sail from Miami, Florida, on its maiden voyage, but there are concerns about the vessel's methane emissions. The 365m-long (1,197 ft) Icon of the Seas has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600 passengers...
The UN climate change conference in Dubai is close to a big breakthrough on reducing the gases heating our planet, its United Arab Emirates hosts believe. Expressing \\\\\\\"cautious optimism\\\\\\\", the UAE negotiating team believes COP28 i...
The world is on an "unstoppable" shift towards renewable energy but the phase down of fossil fuels is not happening quickly enough, a new report says. The International Energy Agency, the global energy watchdog, predicted renewa...
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The world is breaching a key warming threshold at a rate that has scientists concerned, a BBC analysis has found. On about a third of days in 2023, the average global temperature was at least 1.5C higher than pre-industrial levels....
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A collection of photographs taken during World War Two have been opened to the public for the first time. The aerial images were taken by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF) Photographic Reconnaissance units while stationed at bases across Engla...
People across the world are feeling the heat as scientists say we are living through the hottest month the Earth has ever seen. NBC News' Josh Lederman looks at why the heatwave is happening....
A shooting has left two people dead in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city opened the Fifa Women's World Cup. Six other people, including police officers, were injured and the gunman is also dead after the incident...
From walks through history to adventures in lost worlds, a new book – with spectacular imagery – showcases more than 50 of the world's best hiking routes. Here are five favourites. 1) The Laugavegur Trail, Iceland Length: 55kmDuratio...
The world's average temperature reached a new high on Monday 3 July, topping 17 degrees Celsius for the first time. Scientists say the reading was the highest in any instrumental record dating back to the end of the 19th century....
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The winner of a major photography award has refused his prize after revealing his work was created using AI. German artist Boris Eldagsen's entry, entitled Pseudomnesia: The Electrician, won the creative open category at last week's Sony...
More than half the world's population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken, the World Obesity Federation warns. More than four billion people will be affected, with rates rising fastest among children, its...
US President Joe Biden has named Indian-American businessman Ajay Banga as the US pick to lead the World Bank. The move comes as the US increases pressure on the bank to put more emphasis on tackling climate change. Mr Banga led...
Celebrations as World Cup winners Argentina return home...
Excited fans in France and Argentina are counting down the hours to what promises to be a memorable World Cup final in Doha. History is on the line for both sides. France are aiming to become just the third team to retain the trophy in it...
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian officials have begun to "prepare their society" for the possible use of nuclear weapons, but added he does not believe Russia is ready to use them. In an interview with the B...