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German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says

Rocket Lab Has Fallen 58% From Its High While Wall Street's Average Target Sits 79% Above the Price. One Side Is Badly Wrong.

Sports betting industry spending on US midterm elections surpasses $72 million

World shares are mixed, while South Korea’s Kospi sinks nearly 11% on heavy selling of chipmakers
HONG KONG (AP) — South Korea’s Kospi index plunged nearly 11% on Tuesday on heavy selling of computer chipmaking stocks that have been battered recently by waves of fears that the boom in artificial intelligence may turn out to be a bubble.

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.

Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.

Why is Hamilton getting so many penalties? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves takes five wickets without conceding a run during an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

Why Chelsea want to sign older players
Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck - three experienced heads, in an age when the focus has been on youth.

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.

The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - BBC reports on the gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Police urgently searching for missing Wellington teenager
Helena was reported missing from the suburb of Karori on Tuesday evening.

Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide reshapes Italy's nuclear debate
ROME (AP) — Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster spewed radiation across Europe and turned Italy off nuclear power, Premier Giorgia Meloni ’s government is laying the groundwork to bring it back as the country seeks to improve its energy security.

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC One's Breakfast after 17 years
The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

Champions Northampton to open Prem season against Newcastle
Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.

'I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly?
Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.

Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

Detectives 'haunted' by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh as unseen pictures released
Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time.

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording
Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.