A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.
New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns
A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
The PM announces there will be a shift in policy in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.
Watch: Fighter jet swerves dramatically to avoid birds near packed beach
Footage shows a Spanish fighter jet narrowly missing a flock of birds during an air show in Gijon.
A mistaken elevator, frantic emails and a run for help – how New York shooting unfolded
Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.
Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.
Bowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policy
PM Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza”.
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican’s first Mass for social media influencers.
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican’s first Mass for social media influencers.
Famine ‘currently playing out’ in Gaza, UN-backed experts warn
It comes as aid agencies warn Israel’s recent measures to increase aid supplies are not enough.


