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Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'Wed 22nd Jul 2026 08:00 BST
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'

The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.

Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sportsWed 22nd Jul 2026 06:06 BST
Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports

The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of HormuzTue 21st Jul 2026 15:36 BST
Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz

None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India?Wed 22nd Jul 2026 11:18 BST
Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India?

Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happeningMon 20th Jul 2026 18:16 BST
‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening

Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fightWed 22nd Jul 2026 00:46 BST
Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight

People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

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