Unprecedented rains in Japan kill six people ↗
Front page leadTorrential rains in Japan have resulted in six deaths, with the storm cutting power to over 20,000 households and stranding 7,000 people at Tokyo's Narita airport.
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The BBC News front page highlights significant international events including unprecedented rains in Japan causing fatalities, an oil slick threatening Iranian beaches, and issues on a US aircraft carrier. Domestically, Nigel Farage's return as an MP after winning the Clacton by-election is a…
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Afghan women speak to BBC after five years of Taliban rule ↗
Afghan women share their experiences with the BBC, detailing the severe restrictions on their freedoms by the ultra-conservative Taliban rulers since they seized power in 2021.
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of ↗
A preliminary report indicates that engine parts broke on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany, smashing a window that led to a passenger's head being partially sucked out.
Nigel Farage returns as MP, winning Clacton by-election ↗
Front page leadReform UK leader Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, securing 22,239 votes in a contest that major parties boycotted, signaling his return to Parliament.
Major oil slick washing up on Iran's beaches ↗
Experts report that a significant oil slick originating from a ship attacked on August 3rd is now washing up on Iran's beaches, posing a threat to wildlife.
Palestinians told to leave homes in village where settlers besieged houses ↗
Israeli troops are reportedly telling Palestinian families to vacate their homes in the village of Qusra, with some houses being used as barracks by settlers.
Conditions on US aircraft carrier raise alarms ↗
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and plumbing issues during a deployment of over 250 days at sea.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge tariffs ↗
The United States claims that numerous countries assisted China in evading tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.
Romania shuts nuclear plant as heat affects Danube River ↗
Romania has been forced to shut down its only nuclear power plant due to extreme heat causing a significant drop in the level of the Danube River.
Person fined for waking sleeping polar bear with foghorn ↗
An individual has been fined after using a foghorn to wake a polar bear that was sleeping, an action considered to be disruptive.
Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages ↗
The family of a victim of an Irish plane crash has been awarded $29 million in damages.
Kennedy Center board votes to reinstate Trump's name ↗
The board of the Kennedy Center has decided to put Donald Trump's name back on a building.
New Zealand break with Oceania Football Confederation to withdraw support for… ↗
New Zealand has decided to withdraw its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, breaking ranks with the Oceania Football Confederation.
Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances ↗
Nigel Farage's predictable victory in the Clacton by-election, which he triggered, still leaves unanswered questions regarding his finances.
Indian solar mission's new findings on Sun mysteries ↗
India's solar mission has yielded new findings that shed light on enduring mysteries about the Sun, particularly why its corona is millions of degrees hotter than its surface.
Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt? ↗
The role of White House Press Secretary requires managing media relations and meeting high expectations, with Karoline Leavitt potentially being replaced.
Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings ↗
Investors are facing significant losses due to severe fluctuations and a sharp correction in the South Korean stock market.
Villagers prepare for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye ↗
Residents of a small Welsh village are preparing for an emotional farewell to global superstar Bonnie Tyler, whom they felt they knew personally.
Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One? ↗
A weekly quiz tests readers' attention to world events over the past seven days, with a question about Donald Trump and Air Force One.
LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA ↗
The record $12.5 billion sale of the LA Lakers was agreed upon within a weekend, surprising the NBA world and fans.
Bumble ditches 'women-first' chat rule ↗
Dating app Bumble has reportedly divided its users by removing its signature 'women-first' chat rule.
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