Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.

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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.

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Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency

Mohamed Muizzu ran an "India out" campaign as the current leader favours good relations with Delhi.

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.

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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey

John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region

Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week.

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Sweden gangs: Army to help police after surge in killings

The military will provide help with analysis, logistics and explosives handling, the PM says.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete after IPC vote

Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee votes against a full ban.

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Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

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Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network

Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.

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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case.

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Family in Ireland gymnast racism row say apology 'useless'

The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".

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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.

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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son

The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.

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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.

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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.

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Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea

The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.

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Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter

The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed.

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Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion

It comes after North Korea's state-run news agency said the country had decided to "deport" the 23-year-old.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan arrests former Karabakh leader

Ruben Vardanyan is detained while attempting to enter Armenia after Baku's offensive last week.

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South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge

The authorities say at least 11 people have died as floodwaters submerge parts of the province.

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Iraq wedding fire: What do we know?

More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.

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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.

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Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress

Hours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh.

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French troops will soon leave Niger - what happens then?

Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads.

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Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive

Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.

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Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

The Bulgarian nationals were charged after a counter-espionage investigation uncovered an alleged spy ring.

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US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.

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Manhunt for gang boss who controlled luxury jail in Venezuela

Héctor Guerrero Flores escaped shortly before the jail which he controlled was raided by police.

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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

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Faramarz Javidzad: US-Iranian dual national dies at Evin prison

Iranian authorities deny claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".

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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.

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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin opponent in isolation cell in Siberian jail

Vladimir Kara-Murza's lawyer said conditions at Osmk penal colony threatened his client's health.

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Asteroid Bennu: Watch moment sample lands on Earth

Nasa scientists celebrate as the sample successfully lands in the Utah desert.

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Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub

The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral.

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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.

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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.

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Lampedusa: Inside the camp at the heart of Europe’s migrant surge

At least 10,000 migrants arrived on Italy's Lampedusa island last week, stretching local resources.

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Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway

Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says.

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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert

It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.

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Ukraine war: Missile hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

One soldier is missing after a missile hits navy headquarters in Crimea's Sevastopol, Moscow says.

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Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing.

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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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9/11 defendant unfit to stand trial, US judge rules

A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself.

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Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron play table tennis

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of a three-day state visit

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South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.

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Police taser school band director at US football game

The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident.

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EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal

The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas.

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Donald Trump Jr's X account hacked

A post claiming his father had died is among a string of now-deleted messages posted by his account.

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Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.

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Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city

A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air.

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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious

The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.

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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths

Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.

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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video

Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.

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Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire

The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood.

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Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data

Details including identity card numbers must be submitted to authorities in a month, authorities say.

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Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty

A US court has accused Ovidio Guzmán of drug-trafficking and money-laundering, which he denies.

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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get dubious lab test

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.

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Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in two blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given about €67,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank canvasses.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.

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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.

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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.

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Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.

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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Wagner group formally banned as terror organisation in the UK

The move comes just weeks after the death of the group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?

The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year.

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France: Trial opens over bus driver's death in face-mask fight

Two men in France are accused of beating a bus driver to death after refusing to wear masks.

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Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence.

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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Captured US jail fugitive planned to flee to Canada

Danelo Cavalcante also reportedly said officers came so close at times they almost stepped on him.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to stay in Russia for several days

Meanwhile Vladimir Putin has "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Kremlin says.

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'Worse than death itself': Survivors describe Libya floods

Residents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city.

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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods

The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.

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Libya flood: Satellite images reveal destruction in Derna

Pictures reveal washed-away streets and thousands of destroyed buildings in the city of Derna.

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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.

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Body of Ecuador gangster Júnior Roldán stolen from cemetery

The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Police dog 'subdued' crawling Pennsylvania fugitive

Danelo Cavalcante, 34, resisted arrest in a wooded area after an aircraft picked up his heat signal.

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Watch the arrest of US fugitive Danelo Cavalcante

Heavily armed officers cut fugitive's shirt off and handcuffed him - then lined up for a group shot.

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Morocco earthquake: Before and after pictures show devastation

Satellite images of mountain villages reveal large numbers of collapsed buildings following the quake.

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Vladimir Putin says military co-operation with North Korea a possibility

Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un at a space centre during a brief and highly scrutinised visit to Russia.

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Libya floods: Why port city of Derna was so badly hit

A visual guide to why heavy rain caused such devastation and killed so many people in the city of Derna.

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Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases

Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster.

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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies

Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.

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Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city

A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation.

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Libya floods: Storm Daniel forces people onto streets

Much of Libya's eastern port of Derna is underwater after two dams and four bridges collapsed.

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Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.

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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister

Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped US killer shaves beard as search widens

More sightings of Danelo Cavalcante, including one of him clean shaven, are made outside police perimeter.

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Sara Sharif death: Pakistan police take children from grandfather's house

The five children were taken by police in an afternoon raid, Sara Sharif's grandfather tells the BBC.

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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue

The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.

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Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'

Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.

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Hansi Flick sacked by Germany as Euro 2024 hosts lose patience

Hansi Flick is dismissed as manager of Euro 2024 hosts Germany following a poor run of results.

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Morocco earthquake: Race against time to save survivors buried in rubble

Villagers dig by hand to find those still trapped, with few signs of an official response in some areas.

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Morocco: Inside village with 90 people dead after quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is on the ground in Tafeghaghte after a powerful earthquake hit Morocco's High Atlas Mountains.

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Sudan conflict: Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market, medics say

The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.

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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

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Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh

An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.

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Sylvester Stallone shadow boxes with the Pope

The Rocky actor threw some air punches with the pontiff during a meeting at the Vatican.

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Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators

But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges.

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Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil".

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Greek floods: PM Mitsotakis warns of very unequal battle with nature

Rescuers try to reach hundreds of people trapped by floods in Greece where seven people have died.

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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.

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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline

Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.

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Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.

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Mark Dickey: Rescuers rush to save US man trapped in Turkey cave

Mark Dickey has been stuck in the Morca Cave since Saturday after suffering gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption

Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.

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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.

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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer

The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.

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Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model

The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to.

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall

For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate.

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Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

The excellently preserved weapons are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago.

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Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods

Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.

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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts

The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns lucrative music rights to Bad Boy Records artists

Ma$e, Faith Evans and the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. all regain control of their music.

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Conservationist group African Parks to free 2,000 rhinos from South Africa farm

African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.

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British Challenger 2 tank 'hit' in Ukraine

A video shared on social media appears to show a damaged British-made Challenger 2 tank.

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Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.

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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?

An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.

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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.

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Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape

Israel's foreign ministry says six citizens were arrested on suspicion of raping a British tourist.

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Morocco jet ski tourists were warned before shooting, Algeria says

Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.

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India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls

It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.

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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen

Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.

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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema sworn in as president

General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.

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Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim

Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.

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Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.

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Hubert Aiwanger: Bavarian deputy leader keeps job after antisemitism claims

Firing Hubert Aiwanger would be a disproportionate move, says Bavaria's leader.

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Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath

Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain.

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Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.

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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source

A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.

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Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers

Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.

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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate a researcher with a "developing medical condition".

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children.

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Italy: Mother bear seen with cubs days before being shot

Villagers in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi were surprised to see a family of bears walking the streets.

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Johannesburg fire: Fresh search for victims in South Africa

The fire service wants to be sure that no bodies are left behind from the blaze that killed 74 people.

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Thaksin: Former Thai PM's prison sentence reduced to a year

After years in exile, Mr Thaksin returned home in August and was jailed for graft and abuse of power.

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Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

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Ukraine war: Drone attack on Pskov airbase from inside Russia - Kyiv

Ukraine's military intelligence chief says two planes were damaged and two destroyed in Tuesday's attack.

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