NewsNewsWorldLIVEEvacuations in Japan and US as major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings Sirens blare in Hawaii while people in northern Japan shelter on rooftops after the magnitude 8.8 earthquake.Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warningsTsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.1 hr agoWorldUK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditionsThe PM announces there will be a shift in policy in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.8 hrs agoPoliticsYouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media banThe Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm.4 hrs agoAustraliaOutcry after German zoo culled baboons due to overcrowdingThe zoo in Nuremberg said it knew many people would be "upset" or "infuriated" by the decision.5 hrs agoEuropeWatch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warningsTsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.1 hr agoWorldTrump says 'good friend' India may face up to 25% tariffsTrade negotiations continue between India and the US but sticking points remain, especially around agriculture. 22 mins agoAsiaA mistaken elevator, frantic emails and a run for help - how New York shooting unfoldedWorkers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people. 9 hrs agoUS & CanadaUK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditionsThe PM announces there will be a shift in policy in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.8 hrs agoPoliticsNew Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warnsA new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.Famine 'currently playing out' in Gaza, UN-backed experts warnIt comes as aid agencies warn Israel's recent measures to increase aid supplies are not enough.Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weatherPresident Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 eachReturning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefireCambodia says there have been "no armed clashes" between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire.FeaturesBowen: UK move to recognise Palestinian state is a diplomatic crowbar to revive peace processSuch a move would be a major departure from UK foreign policy. Russian soldiers scammed and robbed of war cash on return from UkraineA number of cases emerge of servicemen targeted for their salaries and pay-offs by government officials.Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med routeGreek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency". Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent - and more severeFlights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owlsBowen: Israel's aid measures a gesture to allies horrified by Gaza starvationThis might be a tacit admission by the Israelis that they need to do more - but more likely the measures are a response to allies.Watch/ListenBowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policyPM Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza".Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation?The BBC's diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams explains how the people of Gaza have reached a point of starvation.Watch: Fighter jet swerves dramatically to avoid birds near packed beachFootage shows a Spanish fighter jet narrowly missing a flock of birds during an air show in Gijon.BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly floodThe BBC's Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.Watch: New York in shock after fatal office shootingA New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.Latest updates22 mins agoTrump says 'good friend' India may face up to 25% tariffsTrade negotiations continue between India and the US but sticking points remain, especially around agriculture. 22 mins ago1 hr agoBowen: UK move to recognise Palestinian state is a diplomatic crowbar to revive peace processSuch a move would be a major departure from UK foreign policy. 1 hr ago3 hrs agoTrump's ex-lawyer Emil Bove confirmed as appeals court judgeAllegations by three whistleblowers were not enough to halt the appointment of from clearing the Senate.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoUK wants to 'affect situation on ground' in GazaThe government has announced it will recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to end the crisis.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoYouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media banThe Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoOutcry after German zoo culled baboons due to overcrowdingThe zoo in Nuremberg said it knew many people would be "upset" or "infuriated" by the decision.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoMillions of Americans advised to stay indoors due to triple-digit heatwaveHeat advisories affect 168 million Americans in the mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east US. 5 hrs ago7 hrs agoRussian soldiers scammed and robbed of war cash on return from UkraineA number of cases emerge of servicemen targeted for their salaries and pay-offs by government officials.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoTrump says Epstein 'stole' young women from his Mar-a-Lago spaTrump told reporters his falling out with Epstein was due to the disgraced financier poaching his employees.7 hrs ago...