Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56 BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 23:52 "Julian loved life," said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 07:57 There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.
US debt is now $37trn β should we be worried? BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 14:27 President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
Israel's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 07:24 The attack raises more questions over whether Israelβs use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.
Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen' BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 16:13 The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
'Do they have gold in them?': The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada's sandals BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 16:12 Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 16:10 Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods BBC World News 5 July 2025 at 00:05 Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 21:15 At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.
Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 14:16 The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium.
Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on US Gaza ceasefire plan BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 15:42 The group says it is ready to begin negotiations immediately, as Donald Trump says there can possibly be a deal next week.
Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 12:19 Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 09:57 "The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Texas floods kill 24 people and leave many missing from girls' summer camp BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 23:12 Emergency workers rescue more than 230 people after overnight flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 02:39 The foreign minister in Kabul called Moscow's decision "courageous".
Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 14:48 A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 09:57 "The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 09:03 Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 09:03 Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
'I don't know who to trust anymore': Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria BBC World News 4 July 2025 at 05:39 Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.