The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.

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Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

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Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

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Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable

Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.

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Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100

An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda.

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Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

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Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

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Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human

Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

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Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

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Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election

His rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result, but urges his supporters to remain calm.

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Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

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Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.

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Trump says US 'has to have' Greenland after naming special envoy

Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.

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Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela

The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela.

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Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas

The Mexican Navy plane was transporting a child to the US on behalf of a charity which cares for burns victims.

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Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism

Civil liberties advocates say laws 'damage our democracy' while others say they scapegoat gun owners.

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'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years

The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.

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'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years

The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.

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Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years

There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

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Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit

Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.

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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.

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Who and what are in the Epstein files?

High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.

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EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets

EU leaders said the loan would be repayable only when Russia paid reparations for the war.

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Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

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South Africa defiant after US threatens 'consequences' over refugee centre raid

South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.

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Bangladesh newspaper staff recall 'gasping for air' as offices set ablaze

The fresh protests are sparked by the death of one of the leaders of protests that ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

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What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.

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Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..

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Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns

Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.

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F1's Kimi Antonelli goes incognito while go-karting

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session.

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Jewish Australians on why Bondi is a 'sanctuary' for them

The BBC spoke to Jewish people at Bondi Beach about why the suburb is significant to their community.

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Who are the Bondi shooting victims?

Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

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US offers Ukraine 'strong' security guarantees but territory still unresolved

While US officials talked up progress in Berlin, there was little detail on how the issue of Ukraine's sovereignty would be resolved.

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'This felt inevitable': Australian Jews say growing antisemitism made attack predictable

Many are asking why more wasn't done to prevent the shootings after a spate of antisemitism-related offences.

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How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute

Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

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Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.

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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

Police are searching for the suspect after a gunman opened fire in a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others in Providence, Rhode Island.

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From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India

Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.

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Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port

Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

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A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging.

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'It was little kids': Taylor Swift breaks down as she talks of Southport attack

The singer met met families and victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage during her Eras tour last year.

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Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo

The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding.

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Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing

Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

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Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders

The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.

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CCTV shows Matisse heist suspects making off with artworks on foot

Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks on foot.

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Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

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Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

The leak in the Egyptian department comes just weeks after a jewellery heist that put the museum's security infrastructure under scrutiny.

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Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia. Kenyans want their sons back

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

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Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal

The streaming giant has emerged as the top bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, reports say.

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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.

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Singapore court upholds guilty verdict for opposition leader Pritam Singh

Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.

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'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

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Watch: Newly released video shows Jeffrey Epstein's private island home

Democrats released a new tranche of materials obtained through a subpoena to the US Virgin Islands, where the residence is located.

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Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise

The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.

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US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on drug boat

The strike has prompted concerns that US forces may have violated laws governing armed conflict.

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Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.

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Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests

Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption.

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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

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'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

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Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue

As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.

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More than 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage

The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist's clinic.

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Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?

A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

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Zelensky's top adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home

Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.

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Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine.

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Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate

Companies have given the changes a thumbs-up but trade unions say the laws further weaken worker rights.

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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

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BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze

At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control.

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Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

Video footage shows large plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky, as firefighters on cranes try and put out the blaze.

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Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction

Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria.

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Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest

The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.

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Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Aishat Baimuradova fled her home this year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.

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In Ukraine's 'kill-zone', robots are a lifeline to troops trapped on perilous eastern front

Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk.

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Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

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India's blind women cricketers chase history at first T20 World Cup

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

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Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?

Putin's envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

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South African women call purple protest over gender violence

Nearly 1,000 women were raped and 137 murdered in the first three months of this year.

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Woman jailed for 20 years over murder of Australian surfer brothers

Ari Gisell told her boyfriend she liked the tyres on their car, instigating the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last year.

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Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia

Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.

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Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

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The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was - almost - unanimous.

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Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

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A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

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Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

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Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina's sentence is announced

Hasina has called the court's decision "biased and politically motivated" in a statement released after the verdict.

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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore

"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance.

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Thirteen injured after demolition derby car hits crowd in Australia

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

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Epstein files: Who else was mentioned?

Michael Wolff, Larry Summers, Peter Thiel - who are some of the other names mentioned in the newly released files?

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US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

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Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

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Watch: Bear runs onto airport tarmac, halting flights

An airport in Japan temporarily suspended flights on Wednesday after a bear wandered onto its grounds.

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'There's a bit of anxiety': Stranger Things cast and creators on the show's end

After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.

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Two meals for $1: Why China's youth are not spending

Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

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'There was blood everywhere': Delhi residents recount horror of huge car explosion

Eyewitnesses describe what they saw after the blast near the Red Fort in the Indian capital.

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Ahead of the G20, is Johannesburg's city centre in ruins?

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

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Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws

The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.

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'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favour

Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

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Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'

A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.

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Trump tariffs head to Supreme Court in case eagerly awaited around the world

The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power.

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Masked agents, tear gas, and raids: the tactics used in Trump's deportation drive

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.

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I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK.

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Defence of Donbas town a priority, Zelensky says, as special forces deployed

Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.

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Watch: Heidi Klum slithers into Halloween as Medusa

Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.

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Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster?

This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.

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Jamaica's 'ground zero' - Assessing hurricane damage in Black River

The southwest of the island bore the full force Hurricane Melissa's 185 mph (295km/h) winds on Tuesday.

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'Everything's gone' - BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas

Buildings, power lines, and a church once visited by King Charles are down in the tourism hub of Falmouth.

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'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires

The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

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Watch: US and China's different reports of their trade meeting

The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.

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Handshakes and whispers: Trump and Xi's meeting…in 73 seconds

Trump says the meeting with President Xi, which was their first face-to-face interaction since 2019, was a "great success".

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Australian girls being 'hunted' by online crime gangs to commit violent acts

Groups of young men are coercing and exploiting vulnerable girls "for fun", Australian police say.

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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

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Rare earths, Nobel nomination and cheers: Trump ends Japan leg of Asia tour

The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan's Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week.

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ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts

The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.

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Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.

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India and China resume direct flights as ties improve

The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties.

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'Brothers in the forest' - the fight to protect an isolated Amazon tribe

Peru's Mashco Piro face a struggle to survive in the 21st Century, but locals want to help them.

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Charity boss arrest in BBC sex-for-aid investigation 'gives women strength'

Syrian refugees in Turkey allege they were taken advantage of when they were desperate for help.

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Japanese tourist falls to death at Pantheon in Italy

Local media reports the 69-year-old had been sitting on a wall when he lost his balance.

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Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market

A "coalition of the willing" meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

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Huge noise then I yelled to get out - Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist

The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.

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Slow-motion footage reveals secrets of snake bites

Scientists working out of a venom laboratory in Paris studied which snakes strike their prey fastest.

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What's at stake as Trump boat strikes strain US-Colombia alliance

A major rift threatens to upend an alliance that has been targeting drug traffickers for years.

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Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas

The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire.

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Louvre reopens three days after French crown jewels stolen

The world's most-visited museum shut its doors after jewels worth tens of millions were stolen on Sunday.

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Amazon outage 'resolved' as Snapchat and banks among sites impacted

Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.

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'It's like a scene from a film' - Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft

The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed to the public after robbers stole imperial jewels in broad daylight on Sunday.

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Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

The world-famous museum in Paris is still closed on Monday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.

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Mystery lingers weeks after missing schoolgirl found dead in pop star D4vd's Tesla

Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star's connection to a teenage girl's death have eclipsed his career's rise.

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Is this island the new Bali? Some think so - but not everyone's impressed

For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.

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Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel

The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel.

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Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French culture minister says

No injures have been reported and an investigation is underway into the incident, according to Rachida Dati.

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'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland

Huge crowds are attending a memorial for the former leader in Kisumu ahead of his funeral on Sunday.

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'Have a great life!' Trump orders prison release of disgraced ex-lawmaker Santos

George Santos was jailed for seven years for stealing identities, including from members of his own family.

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'It's a joyous moment' - Brother of Prince Andrew accuser

Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.

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US governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas

Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family.

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Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says

The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".

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Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction

The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.

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Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.

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Flights halted at Kenyan airport as thousands turn out to receive Odinga's body

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

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'He transformed R&B forever' - Stars pay tribute to D’Angelo, after his death at 51

The Grammy-winning singer, who died of cancer, "transformed R&B forever", says Beyoncé.

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Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

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Watch: Freed prisoner finds family alive after thinking they had been killed

Shadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed.

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Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail

The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US.

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Google to invest $15bn to build AI data hub in India

This is Google’s biggest investment outside the US , the firm's top executive says.

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Watch: Emotional moment mum video calls hostage son ahead of reunion

Einav Zangauker, the mother of a hostage freed from Hamas captivity and brought to Israel, spoke with him via video call for the first time in two years.

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Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown

The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.

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Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother

Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges.

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Watch: North Korea shows off huge missile at military parade

Named the Hwasong-20, its size suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

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'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City

Chaotic scenes have become routine in a federal immigration court in Manhattan.

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How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

Trump's unique style and his relationships with key players helped but there were also factors beyond his control.

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Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours

Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.

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Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate

One passenger was trapped under the aircraft and had to be rescued with the help of passing drivers who lifted the wreckage.

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US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal in Epstein case

The British socialite is serving a 20-year sentence on sex-trafficking charges related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Judge blocks Trump from sending troops from California to Portland

The decision late on Sunday comes a day after the same judge barred the deployment of troops from the state of Oregon.

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Australian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer's 'inadequate' sentence

Erin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.

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Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

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'I have everything to ruin you' - BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

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Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan

Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.

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Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

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Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions

There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented.

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'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns

The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.

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Taylor Swift on Travis, new tracks and baking bread

The global superstar spoke to Radio 1's Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era.

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Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan

The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered "terrorists and supporters of terror".

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Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages

Ukraine has attacked refineries deep inside Russia, with Zelensky vowing to continue the strikes.

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'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fish

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.

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Moments as 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines

Moments as 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines

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Afghan women lose their 'last hope' as Taliban shuts down internet

For many women, the internet was their last resource. An internet shutdown threatens to end this.

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How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup

Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.

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Trump authorises 'full force' as Portland becomes latest city to see troops deployed

The president says the latest move is "necessary" to protect immigration detention facilities in the major US city.

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'Hundreds' of drones and missiles fired at Ukraine by Russia

At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption

Critics warn the change will make life more difficult for LGBT people.

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What to know about James Comey's indictment and what happens next

The news puts the ex-FBI boss back in the spotlight nearly a decade after the drama of the 2016 election.

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Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

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Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.

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Two Dutch teenagers arrested in spying case linked to Russia

The pair were allegedly recruited by pro-Russian hackers and used a "wi-fi sniffer" on the Europol headquarters.

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The professor who beat fraud allegations to become Malawi's president…again

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

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Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

Social media footage showed the massive crater in Thailand's capital leaving cars teetering on the edge.

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Born in India, but not Indian: 'Stateless' man fights for citizenship

Bahison Ravindran thought he was an Indian by birth - until police declared his passport invalid.

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'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet

China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along.

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France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet

President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a "necessity".

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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

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Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.

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Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.

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US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.

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Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

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Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon".

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India 20-day-old baby girl found buried fighting for life

She was found by chance when a shepherd heard faint cries coming from under a mound of earth.

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Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink

The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.

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Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

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India court stays key provisions of controversial new law on Muslim properties

The court refused to strike down the entire law saying "the grant of stay is only in the rarest of rare category".

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'We escaped certain death': Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee

A wave of heavy aerial attacks in recent days have triggered a surge in civilian displacement.

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The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night

In 21 months, citizens have lit up 92 Kolkata landmarks with a simple model: your property, their lights.

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ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to drive at agents, officials say

The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident.

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Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn leader released from prison early

Nikos Michaloliakos, 67, who gave Hitler salutes at rallies, is allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence from home.

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World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.

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Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions

Fifty-two prisoners have been released, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail.

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Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland

Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic will be sending Poland more support to defend Nato's eastern flank.

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Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - S Korea president

More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday.

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South African court rules that men can take wife's surname

The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is discriminatory.

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Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

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Russian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart

Ukraine says Russia deliberately hit the main government building in Kyiv with a missile last Sunday.

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Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place.

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Watch: Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein's lies

Watch: Mandelson says he regrets falling for Epstein's lies

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Norway's left clinches vote win as populist right surges into second place

Labour has a chance of forming a narrow majority if it secures the support of four smaller parties on the centre left.

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Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.

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'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand

Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two young children, whose bodies were found stuffed in suitcases.

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Watch: Glitz, glamour and emotional speeches at VMAs 2025

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have taken place in New York, with high profile figures in the music industry taking to the red carpet.

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Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.

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'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”.

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Indian farmer gives up home so village children can have a school

Mor Singh’s residence now operates as an upper primary school attended by 50-60 students in his village

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Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing

The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.

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'A clear message to Trump': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade

The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States.

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What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

Beyond the hype and shiny new weapons, here are our five takeaways from China's military parade.

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Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.

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Putin, Modi and other world leaders in China for summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 20 world leaders attending a regional security summit in China.

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Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.

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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war

Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.

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BBC reveals web of spammers profiting from AI Holocaust images

The BBC has found an international network of content creators profiting from AI generated posts on Facebook.

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Woman says Chinese student predator raped her hours before second attack

Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar.

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South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide

It is the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens.

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Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI

The Raine family alleges ChatGPT "actively helped" their 16-year-old son take his own life.

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Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests

Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations.

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South Korea's charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting

Ahead of Lee's White House visit, anxieties were bubbling in Seoul that the meeting could turn bitter.

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Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months.

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South African women warned about viral Russian job videos

A large number of young South Africans are jobless and attracted by social media offers of work abroad.

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Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive

Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said.

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How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

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Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

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Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response

The records shed light on the investigation of the black teenager's death, which galvanised the US civil rights movement.

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What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?

Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week.

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Man who alleged rapes and secret burials in Indian temple town arrested

The former temple cleaner's startling claims threw the town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka into turmoil.

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Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India

China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.

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Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.

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ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel.

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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

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Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal fires

The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves.

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DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

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Dozens of Afghan deportees from Iran killed in bus crash

At least 17 children were among those killed after the bus crashed and caught fire on its way to Kabul.

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Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.

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New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

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Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.

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Once home to a cult, the Chilean tourist village haunted by torture and child abuse

Chile wants to turn the site where a cult leader tortured prisoners and abused his followers into a memorial.

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'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine

In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska.

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No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine

Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what's next for the war.

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Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win".

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Israeli settlement plans will 'bury' idea of Palestinian state, minister says

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

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Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.

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New Israeli rules stopping critical aid getting into Gaza, charities say

More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are "not authorised" to deliver supplies.

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Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.

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Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.

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Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints

Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.

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Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police

The suspects, including two boys, raided the houses of other actors and athletes, police say.

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US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.

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Scores still missing a week after India flash floods

Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.

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Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

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Rescue efforts continue after deadly floods hit China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

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Mexico rules out Trump's reported military plan against drug cartels

The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.

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Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters

The shooting took place near the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.

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Eleven domestic workers arrested over illegal abortions in Hong Kong

Police stress they do not believe the women, in their 30s and 40s, are in a crime syndicate.

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US shrugs off Gaza escalation - drifting further away from allies

The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.

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Ex-president can be buried in Zambia against family's wishes, court rules

Edgar Lungu's family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia's government over where to bury him.

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Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

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France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM

The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris.

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Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament.

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South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs

At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies.

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Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats

Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.

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Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.

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Watch: Massive crowd greets Pope at Catholic youth event

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event.

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Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ

The Palestine Red Crescent has accused Israel of a "deliberate" strike, but Israel said it has "no information" about it.

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Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages stalled last week.

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Manhunt under way after 4 killed in Montana bar shooting

The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say.

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Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.

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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

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Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion.

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US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?

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Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.

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Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.

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BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood

The BBC's Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.

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Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.

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'All the people are hungry': Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food

All week across the BBC we've been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.

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Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

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Churchgoers killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say.

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Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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Insurance giant says most US customer data stolen in cyber-attack

Hackers accessed "personally identifiable data" of the firm's customers, financial professionals and staff.

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Gaza aid site offered a 'women only' day. It didn't stop the killing

Families say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza.

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Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.

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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.

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How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing

In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.

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Iran meets European diplomats for renewed nuclear talks

The talks are the first since Israel and the US attacked Tehran's nuclear facilities in June.

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

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Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte

Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.

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Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago.

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BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".

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Skeleton in Guatemalan jungle likely US birdwatcher missing since 2023

Clothes matching those of Raymond Ashcroft, who disappeared while visiting Maya ruins, were found at the scene.

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What the US-Japan deal means for Asia and the world

An agreement gives firms certainty after months of chaos from Donald Trump's tariff policy.

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Carney says Canada won't settle for a 'bad deal' on US tariffs

The Canadian prime minister said he was still negotiating in advance of a 1 August trade deadline set by Donald Trump.

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Erik Menendez taken to hospital with 'serious' condition, lawyer tells US media

It comes weeks before he and his brother are expected at a parole hearing, after decades in US prison.

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Hunter Biden lashes out at George Clooney over father's 2024 election exit

Joe Biden's son directs expletive-filled accusations at the Hollywood actor for his part in the former president quitting the campaign.

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Crackdown on Pakistan's illegal big cats after pet lion attack

BBC Pakistan correspondent Azadeh Moshiri joined wildlife officials on their raids.

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Bangladesh plane crash: 'I heard an explosion, saw fire'

A teacher describes the moment he saw a jet crash into the school campus in the capital, Dhaka.

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At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school

The air force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka.

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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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Victims' families decry report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash

The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors.

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Japan's ruling party set to lose majority, exit polls suggest

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.

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'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

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Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

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Buildings burn as another wave of Russian attacks hits Ukraine

At least three people are killed in the barrage, which the Ukrainian president says targeted 10 regions.

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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd, emergency services say

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say.

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Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli.

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What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House.

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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

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Several injured after Gaza church struck, patriarchate says

The Israeli military said it was aware of the reports that the Church of the Holy Family was hit by Israeli artillery shells.

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Tomorrowland organisers say festival will go ahead after fire destroys main stage

Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".

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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week.

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Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.

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The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falcone's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.

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US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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Twenty killed in crowd surge at Gaza aid site, GHF aid group says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 19 were trampled to death and one was stabbed at the site in the Khan Younis area.

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How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

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World's 'oldest' marathon runner dies at 114 in hit-and-run

Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him.

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Clashes between Druze and Bedouin in southern Syria kill at least 30

The Syrian interior ministry sends forces to intervene in the fighting in the city of Suweida and surrounding area.

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First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth

The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission with Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours.

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Body of former Nigerian leader Buhari to be flown home for simple burial

Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.

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Russia's agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says Ukraine

Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.

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South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news.

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Man, 25, dies in balcony fall at Malta hotel

Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday.

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'Was this avoidable?': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.

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Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

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Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes, Israeli official says

The US has insisted that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely 'obliterated' during strikes in June.

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Watch: Child migrants' fears trying to cross the Channel

Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats

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Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.

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US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants

The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.

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Red Bull sack team principal Horner

Christian Horner is sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.

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Bee attack leaves three in critical condition and dozens injured in France

Twenty-four people were stung when a swarm of bees attacked passersby in the town of Aurillac.

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Chef's food 'decoration' at Chinese pre-school poisons 233 children

The kindergarten students are being treated in hospital after eating food with inedible paint.

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Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The popular Athens attraction is shutting temporarily as highs of 42C are forecast for parts of the country.

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Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row

Cierra Ortega's parents say it's been a "painful" week after posts emerged featuring a racial slur.

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Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.

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Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala.

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Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Footballers and family lay flowers at funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva

Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday.

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US aid workers wounded, says Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Militants threw grenades at an aid centre in Khan Younis, the controversial relief organisation says.

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Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva.

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Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

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Watch: French police wade in to slash migrant 'taxi-boat'

The BBC's Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children.

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Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.

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Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador prison

The 29-year-old is now detained in Tennessee after being returned to the US and is awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.

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US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports

The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have nation-wide implications.

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Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says

The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.

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'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero'

Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves.

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

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Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

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Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

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Danish women to face conscription by lottery

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.

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Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in job scam rescued in Nigeria

The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.

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Key witness in ex-Peru mayor's corruption case found dead

José Miguel Castro was collaborating with prosecutors in the corruption case against Susana Villarán.

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'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe

A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.

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'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

Dozens of the country's mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.

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Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, witnesses say

At least five people were reported killed in the overnight attacks, as fears of an intensified ground offensive grow.

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Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

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One of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties disbands

Is it the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.

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Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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Trump on a high after 'tremendous' wins at home and abroad

The US president's week began with an angry outburst but ended with him celebrating four major political victories.

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On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.

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Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.

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Watch: Anger and uncertainty in Iran as crowds mourn dead

Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.

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A month into Gaza's new aid system - gunfire and chaos are routine

A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.

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Renowned food critic Chua Lam dies at 83

The Singapore-born Lam was one of Hong Kong's "four greatest talents".

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Three Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack on West Bank village

Israel's military says its forces returned fire after being shot at by Palestinians, but the Palestinian foreign ministry blames settlers for the deaths.

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Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial

The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference.

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Astronaut to become first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian on ISS when the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory.

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Ecuador's most wanted drug lord captured in 'underground bunker'

The leader of Los Choneros gang, Adolfo Macías Villamar, had been on the run for 17 months.

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Watch: Firefighters rescue girl trapped in drain for seven hours

Rescue workers found the girl unharmed in the drain, after flooding stuck the area.

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Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

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What we know about the Iran-Israel ceasefire

Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".

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Children killed in 'appalling' Sudan hospital attack - WHO head

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".

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'It took a direct hit' - BBC at scene of Beersheba missile strike

At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile hit a residential building, Israeli officials say.

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'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand ad wins top prize

The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.

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Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano

Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

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Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

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South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board.

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Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

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US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.

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At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics

It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.

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Armenia's PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row

The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike

Israel called the attack "criminal", while Iran said it had targeted a site nearby and not the hospital itself.

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Hurricane Erick 'extremely dangerous' as it nears Mexico

The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.

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Lone survivor of Air India crash lays to rest brother who didn't make it

A visibly upset Ramesh was overcome with grief carrying his brother's coffin to the crematorium.

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Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured.

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Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

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Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites.

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Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.

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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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Manhunt in Minnesota lawmaker attacks widens to nearby state

Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.

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Wait for bodies deepens pain of families after Air India crash

Officials said on Saturday that 11 victims had been identified so far based on their DNA samples.

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Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel

Israel and Iran have continued to attack each other throughout the night

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'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday.

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran.

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Minnesota state lawmaker killed and another injured in targeted shootings

Governor Tim Walz said "targeted shootings" took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park near Minneapolis.

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Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

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Analysis: Why has Israel chosen to attack Iran now?

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran.

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Six Gaza aid boat activists deported from Israel

Their boat had been intercepted as they attempted to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza and deliver a symbolic amount of aid.

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What we know so far after Air India flight heading to London Gatwick crashes

More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off.

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Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations for first time in 20 years

Iran had warned European powers not to back the resolution, which carries the threat of an eventual referral to the UN Security Council.

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What we know about Austria school shooting

It is not yet known why a 21-year-old Austrian man committed a shooting that left 10 people dead.

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Ten dead in Austria school shooting

Police say the gunman is among the dead, but is not clear if he was a current or former student at the school.

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Watch: Syria former prison guard tells BBC he showed detainees 'no mercy'

The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.

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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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Prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine under way

The prisoners of war being exchanged are wounded or under 25 years old, President Zelensky says.

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Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout

Only about 30% of Italians cast a vote - well below the 50% threshold needed to make a poll binding.

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Australian journalist hit by 'rubber bullet' while reporting from LA

Channel Nine's Lauren Tomasi appeared to be hit by a non-lethal round as she reported from the scene.

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Chappell Roan's Apple dance, and other Primavera moments

Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Haim, Wolf Alice and CMAT all performed at the festival in Barcelona.

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As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

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Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him

Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire.

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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

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Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody.

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North Korea refloats warship after failed launch

The failed launch drew harsh criticism from Kim Jong Un and led to the arrest of four officials.

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'Very disappointed' and 'such ingratitude': How Trump-Musk feud played out

Watch how the two men's war of words escalated in comments at the White House and in posts on X.

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Three killed in 'massive' Russian strikes across Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital and other parts of the country on Friday, officials say.

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Judge threatens to remove Diddy from courtroom

The judge called the rapper's actions "absolutely unacceptable" after he nodded and made faces at the jury.

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Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.

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Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide.

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Why were these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?

The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.

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Held at gunpoint: BBC team detained by Israeli forces in southern Syria

BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.

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Act now to save lives in Gaza, ICRC head urges world leaders

Mirjana Spoljaric has appealed to world leaders to intervene in the conflict in Gaza.

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BBC rejects incorrect White House claims on Gaza coverage

The corporation says claims that a story was removed from its website are "completely wrong".

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Watch: Searching derelict and desolate area in Madeleine McCann case

Police are searching an area where prime suspect, Christian Brückner, stayed at the time of Madeleine's disappearance.

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Blake Lively drops two claims against Justin Baldoni

The actress's lawyers say they are "streamlining and focusing" her case.

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Zebra crossing: Tennessee police search for animal on the loose

A zebra, described as a pet, is still running free after after being filmed on 31 May galloping on a road in Christiana.

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Mexican police arrest suspect in killing of five band members

Investigators accuse the man of having given the order to kill the members of Grupo Fugitivo.

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Al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out huge attack on Mali's army

The army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.

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Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash

Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island.

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'I watched helplessly as water washed my family away' in Nigeria floods

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

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Footage shows aftermath of Russia bridge collapse

Fire crews were called to the scene after a road bridge came down in Bryansk.

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Ukraine says at least 40 Russian warplanes hit in massive drone strikes

Ukraine's security service SBU claims that "enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia".

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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.

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EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

The broadcaster appears at a plea hearing after being accused of five charges relating to four women.

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New Banksy mystery location revealed

The new piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.

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Video footage shows paraglider's perilous accidental 8000m-high flight

Peng Yujiang, 55, was testing new equipment when a rare "cloud suck" pulled him higher into a cloud formation.

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Chinese paraglider survives accidental 8000m-high flight

Peng Yujiang was pulled 8,500m above sea level by a rare updraft called a 'cloud suck'.

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Iran investigates 'missing' Indian nationals

The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran.

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Musk 'disappointed' by Trump's tax and spending bill

As the former Doge chief, Musk had worked to reduce government spending which he says this bill contradicts.

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Kenyan president apologises to Tanzania over deportation row

It follows growing criticism from Kenyans targeting Tanzania's president over the recent deportation of activists.

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Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public

Brown bears are a protected EU species but the government has launched a cull after recent attacks.

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South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40

Presley Chweneyagae was the star of the Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi.

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Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech?

On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades.

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Venezuela's ruling party claims election victory despite opposition boycott

President Maduro's party will now control all but one state after a vote the opposition called a "farce".

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Watch: Macron push in the face by wife 'just joking around'

Footage shows the moment Emmanuel Macron appears to be shoved in the face by his wife as they touch down in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Head of controversial Gaza aid group resigns over 'humanitarian principles'

The UN has said the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's plan would make "starvation a bargaining chip".

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Japan flight made emergency landing after man tried opening door

Police said the man was "having a medical crisis" and was restrained by fellow passengers and crew.

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Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death

As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading.

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Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike still in critical condition

Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC.

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Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".

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Ronaldo 'could play' in Club World Cup - Infantino

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention

Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault.

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Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.

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'We did not sign up for this': Harvard's foreign students are stuck and scared

Harvard has around 6,800 foreign students currently - a third are from China, and more than 700 are Indian.

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New satellite photos show damaged North Korean warship

Kim Jong Un has called the shipyard accident a "criminal act" and vowed to find those responsible.

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Nigerian government sues senator over assassination claims

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused one of the country's top politicians of trying to kill her.

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UN says 90 lorry loads of aid now in Gaza after three-day delay at crossing

The aid, including flour and baby food, was picked up three days after Israel eased an 11-week-long blockade.

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Activist freed in Tanzania after Kenyan government demand

Kenya had earlier said it had been denied access to Boniface Mwangi and expressed concern over his health.

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Nike to raise prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty

The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".

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Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive joins OpenAI in $6.5bn deal

OpenAI says partnering with the "greatest designer in the world" will allow it to re-imagine what a computer can do.

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British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children

The 65-year old Briton is also accused of touching children's private parts while on a holiday in Namibia.

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Tennis' French Open is days away - what do players need to succeed on clay?

Sliding, slicing and a powerful forehand - BBC Sport assesses what makes a good clay-court player.

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".

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Iran's Khamenei doubts US nuclear talks will lead to agreement

"We don't think it will lead to any outcome," the supreme leader warns, saying the US is making "outrageous" demands on uranium enrichment.

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Gazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chief

About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.

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South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.

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'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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