A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, following three days of competition at Washington’s Constitution Hall.
Shrey Parikh went head to head with Ishaan Gupta, a 12-year-old, in the final round. The pair had to…
Category: 2. World
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Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.
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Israeli strikes hit Gaza tents, several killed
Three police officers were killed when Israeli fighter jets targeted a group of Palestinian police in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to the Palestinian Information Centre. Another Palestinian was killed and several…
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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
The space technology company, which was founded in 2000 by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, said there were no injuries from the incident.
“All…
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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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One Israeli soldier slain, two injured in Hezbollah drone strike
At least one Israeli soldier has been killed and two others were injured in a Hezbollah drone strike on the northern side of the occupied territories.
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Tehran's Grand Mosalla hosts crowds of worshipers on Day of Arafah
Iranians gathered at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Tuesday to mark the Day of Arafah.
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue, a tale of forbidden love and Taiwanese food, has won the International Booker Prize.
It’s the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award. BBC Chinese met with author Yang Shuang-zi for a food…
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