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Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.

Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.

The US president, who is not at the talks, had earlier exchanged warnings with Iran's negotiator over clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.

Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.

Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.

Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.

Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

Deaths are reported in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces.

There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.

The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.