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

Several countries remain in the grip of a heatwave that has already broken several records.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Syrian charged over plot to attack Taylor Swift Vienna concert

A young Syrian national is suspected of supporting a foreign terror group over a foiled plot in Vienna last August.

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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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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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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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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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Nato set to agree big spike in defence spending at 'historic summit'

Nato leaders are meeting in The Hague to decide on ramping up defence spending to 5% of their countries' economic output.

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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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Trump uses expletive in warning to Iran and Israel

The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.

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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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Scottish wingsuit flyer dies during Swiss Alps jump

British champion Liam Byrne, 24, had said he knew from a young age he wanted to "fly like a bird".

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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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Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran

It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place.

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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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Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily

The cause of the sinking, which killed seven of the 22 people on board, is still under investigation.

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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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Niger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm

The company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.

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Funeral of Zambian ex-president in doubt as national mourning cancelled

President Hichilema says Zambia cannot mourn indefinitely as a row with his predecessor's family escalates.

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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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Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead

It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.

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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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'What should we do?' Seeking clarity in Tehran as Israeli jets fly overhead

BBC Persian's Kasra Naji says his sister is among those who want to know where the conflict with Israel is leading.

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Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash

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

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Lawyer who defended drug lord 'El Chapo' elected as judge

Silvia Delgado was one of the most controversial candidates to run in Mexico's judicial election.

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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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No further damage seen at Iran nuclear sites, global watchdog says

The IAEA says radiation levels outside the Natanz and Isfahan facilities remain normal following Friday's Israeli strikes.

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Gunmen storm Mexican village hall and shoot dead mayor

The mayor is the latest local official to be killed in an area of Mexico where organised crime holds sway.

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The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.

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Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

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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

Hortman's husband was also killed and Hoffman's wife injured in what Governor Tim Walz called "targeted political violence".

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Israel has inflicted unprecedented damage on Iran's elite - why now?

Benjamin Netanyahu has been making the argument that Israel faces existential threat if Iran gets a nuclear bomb for many years.

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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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Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord

The 2018 accord sought to resolve the issue of who has authority to appoint bishops.

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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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Polish PM Donald Tusk prepares for confidence vote

Tusk called for a vote of confidence after his political camp narrowly lost the presidential election.

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Four crew members missing as Singapore-flagged cargo ship burns off India coast

Two of the missing crew in the Singapore-flagged ship are from Taiwan, one from Myanmar and one from Indonesia.

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Perfect storm as Trump's mass deportation drive collides with city of immigrants

The clashes over local Ice raids come as the White House orders immigration agents to ramp up enforcement.

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Syria former prison guard – 'I showed them 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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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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'We have a geriatric problem' - Democrats wrestle with age-old issue

Democrats are wondering what to do with aging candidates after revelations about Joe Biden's health.

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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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Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation

At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say.

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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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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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DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila

Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.

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Eleven die in Bengaluru crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade

Thousands of people lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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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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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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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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Woman accused of mushroom murders takes stand for first time

The Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to four charges - three of murder and one of attempted murder.

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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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Poland's conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM

Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.

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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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Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build-up

Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance.

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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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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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Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".

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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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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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China trade talks have stalled, US treasury secretary says

The US treasury secretary says Trump and Xi Jinping may need to get directly involved in talks.

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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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Smokey Robinson files $500m case against rape accusers

The case accuses four ex-housekeepers of fabricating allegations as part of an "extortionate" lawsuit.

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Chinese paraglider pulled 8,000m high into clouds

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

Presley Chweneyagae, the star of Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died from natural causes, his family says.

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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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Head of controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group resigns

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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Amazon tribe sues New York Times over story it says led to porn addict claims

The lawsuit claims a report portrayed the Marubo people as "unable to handle" basic internet exposure.

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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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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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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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Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school - reports

The man, named by Ukrainian and Spanish sources as Andriy Portnov, had just dropped his children off at the school, reports say.

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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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Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.

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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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Pope Leo XIV holds Vatican talks with JD Vance

The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was "cordial".

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France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle

The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.

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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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Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.

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Russia launches biggest drone attack since invasion began, says Ukraine

The barrage came just a day after the first talks in three years between Russian and Ukrainian sides.

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Kenya's ex-justice minister 'detained' in Tanzania

Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but has been stopped this time ahead of the trial for Lissu.

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All hospitals in north Gaza out of service, says health ministry

Hamas-run ministry says Indonesian hospital besieged by Israeli forces.

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Five dead after tornado tears through St Louis

The tornado uprooted trees, knocked down power lines and damaged about 5,000 properties.

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'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job

The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.

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Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.

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Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine

Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine.

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Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda

Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.

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Watch: Moment Ben & Jerry's co-founder interrupts RFK Jr speech

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, was part of a protest in the US Senate.

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Son files criminal complaint over alleged blackmail plot

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min files a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot.

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Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack

Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.

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

On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge reduced Lyle and Erik's murder sentence, making them eligible for parole.

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Military rulers in Mali dissolve all political parties

All political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power.

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Watch timelapse of Trump's marathon handshake session with Saudis

Dozens of senior officials, military leaders and businessmen queued to greet the US president in Saudi Arabia.

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Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".

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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.

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Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison

The new pontiff expressed solidarity with journalists who had been jailed for "reporting the truth".

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Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basement

The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material.

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Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid.

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First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said.

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Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address

Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts.

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What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.

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European leaders call Trump to discuss 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

France, Britain, Germany and Poland met President Vlodomyr Zelensky to discuss an unconditional ceasfire.

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Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons

The singer's representatives say the court summons was designed to create "tabloid clickbait".

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White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus

Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration

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Xi shows he wants to be close to Putin - but not too close

The relationship between China and Russia is no longer one of equals.

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Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square parade

BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.

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Pope Leo XIV warns against lack of faith in first mass at Vatican

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

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Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiff

Cardinals joined the newly appointed pope in the Sistine Chapel, in a service that began with a prayer.

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Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations

A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations.

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Israel PM 'uncertain' over condition of three Gaza hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.

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US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya

The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".

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Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes

See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013.

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Airports closed, eerie silence in Indian-administered Kashmir

In Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, a road, normally busy with tourists and travellers, lies deserted.

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'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

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UK and India agree 'landmark' trade deal

The deal will give better access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market.

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Israel strikes Yemen's main airport in Sanaa

An Israeli military spokesman earlier warned "failure to evacuate and stay away from the area puts you in danger".

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Merz defeat 'an obstacle not a catastrophe'

The man expected to be Germany's next foreign minister reacts after Friedrich Merz fell short in a parliamentary vote to be named chancellor.

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Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed

A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners.

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Mexican mayor arrested over alleged links to cartel training camp

The mayor of Teuchitlán is suspected of colluding with the New Generation Jalisco Cartel, which he denies.

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Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.

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Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers.

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Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.

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Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says

MSF said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan.

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Six people arrested over triple murder in Sweden

Police are investigating whether the shooting at a hair salon in Uppsala is related to a wave of gang violence.

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Australian PM wins second term with increased majority

Anthony Albanese's Labor has seen swings towards it in almost every area of the country.

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Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".

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Chile issues tsunami warning after earthquake

The warning is issued for parts of the remote Magallanes region after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast.

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South African woman convicted of kidnapping daughter Joshlin Smith

Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

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Hong Kong police arrest family of pro-democracy activist, reports say

Anna Kwok's father and brother have been accused of helping the US-based pro-democracy activist with her finances, local media report.

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Anger as Uganda president's son says he's holding opposition bodyguard

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

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Football-loving Brazilian nun, world's oldest person, dies at 116

Born on 8 June 1908 in southern Brazil, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas dedicated her life to God and teaching.

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DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila's immunity

He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.

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Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line

The famously punctual train service was suspended for almost two hours.

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Mystery in South Africa after police officers found dead in river

The three officers had been missing for six days before divers recovered their bodies.

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How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.

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Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event.

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Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon.

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Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen.

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Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

State media releases pictures of five coastguard officials stood on the strategic reef with a Chinese flag.

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Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.

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Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next Pope.

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'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship'

Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.

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Watch: Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff.

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At least 500 injured in large explosion at Iran port

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site

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China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

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Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 26, Palestinian officials say

Nine people were reportedly killed when a police station that Israel said was a Hamas post was hit.

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Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group

This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.

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Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

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Istanbul rocked by 6.2-magnitude earthquake

People could be seen fleeing from buildings as the quake rocked the Turkish city.

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Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine.

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Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one

Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.

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Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.

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New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.

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Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice

Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.

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Watch: The world mourns the death of Pope Francis

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.

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Passengers evacuate Delta plane after engine fire

More than 200 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said.

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DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.

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Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya

The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said.

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DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.

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Pope appears on Easter Sunday after serious illness

Pope Francis has had a reduced presence this Easter as he rests following his release from hospital.

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Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans

Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.

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Putin declares 'Easter truce', as Ukraine says he 'cannot be trusted'

The Russian president says he ordered his forces to "stop all military activity" until the end of Sunday.

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Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.

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Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.

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'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

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Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.

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Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli.

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes

Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes.

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Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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Tuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony

Tiny cash-based Pacific nation gets electronic banking for the first time.

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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

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Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal - Palestinian official

The plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.

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Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.

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French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country.

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Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

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Top former college athlete among six dead in New York plane crash

MIT graduate Karenna Groff, who was named Woman of the Year by the NCAA in 2022, was among the victims.

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At least 32 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy

Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.

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Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal

President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes.

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'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

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Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

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Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

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Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".

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Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tact.

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Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS

The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.

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Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

The US president says he wants to "take care of my beautiful hair" as he eases water flow rules.

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Sudan accuses UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies.

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Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West.

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Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 113 people.

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Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist

A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers.

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Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.

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Clean energy's share of world's electricity reaches 40%, report says

More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too.

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Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.

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Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same.

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Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

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Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

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Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found

German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked.

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Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts.

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Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise

President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers.

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Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed.

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Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.

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Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away.

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Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition".

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Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Russia not on Trump's tariff list

US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow.

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How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.

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Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts

The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns.

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Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.

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Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jail

Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.

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Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

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Could Ukraine be about to hold an election?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war?

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Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress' family

The South Korean star says he did not date his fellow actor when she was a minor.

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At least four killed in explosion at Spanish mine

Two others are missing after the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.

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Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case

It could mean the leader of the far-right National Rally is banned from standing in the 2027 French presidential election.

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Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake

Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China.

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Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series

Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience.

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Watch: Rescuers dig through pile of concrete after Bangkok tower collapse

Dozens of workers were trapped when the building collapsed after a huge earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar.

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In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

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Partial eclipse darkens sky over UK and abroad

The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close.

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What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse?

The size of the earthquake and the length of the fault line it occurred on contributed to the devastation.

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Top US vaccine official forced to resign, reports say

In his resignation letter, Peter Marks said his new boss, Robert F Kennedy Jr, favoured "misinformation and lies".

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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

The quake hit central Myanmar with strong tremors felt as far as south-west China and Thailand.

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Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast

The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing Doctor Doom.

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Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?

Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say.

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South Korea admits to 'mass exporting' children for adoption

A report says the government is guilty of human rights violations in its overseas adoption programme.

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Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start

Moscow and Kyiv appear at odds over when and how the US-brokered deal will come into effect.

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Mike Waltz takes 'full responsibility' for Signal group chat leak

But the US national security adviser said he could not explain how a journalist was added to a chat discussing air strikes in Yemen.

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The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out

NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label.

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Brazil's Supreme Court to decide whether to put Bolsonaro on trial

Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup, but the ex-president says he is the victim of a witch hunt.

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Grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddler's murder in French Alps

Emile Soleil mysteriously vanished in 2023, in a case that made headlines across France.

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Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sold for €132,000

The 1975 Panther De Ville given to him by his then-wife had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.

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Tate brothers report to Romania police after return from US

The brothers report to Romanian police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation after returning from the US.

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First black Republican congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49

Love made history when she was voted into the House of Representatives for Utah, but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.

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Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.

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Moment Pope Francis greets cheering crowds from hospital window

It's the first public appearance for the pontiff since he was admitted in February.

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Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like.

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.

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Pope to be discharged from hospital on Sunday

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital for double pneumonia on 14 February.

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Israel warns Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Israel says three rockets fired from Lebanon were intercepted - the first attack since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border

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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.

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Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.

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What does the US education department do - and can Trump dismantle it?

The US president is expected to order a shutdown of the department, which he has already cut back.

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China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa

The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".

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Colombian police arrest Italian fugitive accused of being mafia boss

Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America".

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Ex-researcher sentenced to death for spying, China says

The researcher sold classified material at a "very low price" to a foreign spy agency, authorities say.

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'Once again, fear has gripped the people'

Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire.

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Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending

The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.

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At least 12 dead in Honduras plane crash

Officials who took part in the emergency operations said that five people were rescued.

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Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43

Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.

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Saakashvili handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

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Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles

Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December - but was only found on Wednesday.

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Trump silences Voice of America as staff put on leave

More than 1,300 staff including journalists and producers have been put on administrative leave.

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Watch: Man films as tornado roars past his house

The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property.

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Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC

The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".

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'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

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Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

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US rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance

A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.

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Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.

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South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

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India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US

Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions.

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Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM

The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother.

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Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

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Moment inmates stage prison break in Indonesia

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.

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Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on hijacked train

More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.

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Greenland's election: Why does it matter and how does it work?

Five of the six parties favour Greenland's independence from Denmark, differing only on how quickly that should come about.

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Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.

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Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.

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Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan to secure capital - military chief

The deployment comes as tensions rise between South Sudan's president and his deputy.

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Musk's Tesla facilities in US face 'Takedown' protests

It is part of an effort to protest the role Tesla's billionaire owner, Elon Musk, has played in the Trump administration.

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Why this week is important for Ukraine's future

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.

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Vanuatu revokes citizenship of fugitive Indian ex-IPL cricket boss

Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with corruption allegations, which he denies.

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Watch: 'Canada will never, ever be part of America', incoming PM says

Mark Carney says threats from Washington threaten Canada's way of live.

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Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House

President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time.

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DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year.

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Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

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South Korea's impeached president Yoon released from detention

Yoon Suk Yeol still faces trial on insurrection charges for his failed attempt to impose martial law.

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Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay

Newly diagnosed patients may have suffered irreversible damage as a result of not having the drugs.

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Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze

US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended.

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Ros Atkins on... the week after the Oval Office row

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine.

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Donald Tusk announces military training plan for all Polish men

Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.

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Olympian wanted by FBI on drug ring charges

Former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list.

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General's arrest violates South Sudan peace deal, opposition says

Two close allies of the vice-president, a bitter rival of the president, are arrested.

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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

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Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.

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Gaza food aid scarce after Israel halts entry

The UN said at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry.

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Indian court orders release of Briton held without trial for years

Christian Michel has been held for six years in the high-profile AgustaWestland corruption case.

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Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress

BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress.

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Watch: Chaos as MPs throw smoke grenades in Serbian Parliament

At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors.

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Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause

One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives".

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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party

Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded.

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Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.

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Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith has been missing for over a year after she disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of faking genocide suspects video

Rwanda-backed rebels said they captured fighters from a group that took part in the 1994 genocide.

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Watch: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.

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Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

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Four dead and several missing after India avalanche

A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana.

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European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

The Ukrainian president thanks European leaders for their support after a flurry of messages on social media.

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Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.

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Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

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Hundreds in US climate agency fired in latest cuts

Around 880 workers - including weather forecasters - are reported to have lost their jobs.

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What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died.

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Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.

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Trump foreign aid freeze to stay for now, US Supreme Court chief rules

The decision goes against a lower court judge's ruling that the government had to pay aid contractors.

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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China.

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Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'

Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

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Don't slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

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Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.

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Spanish city 'adopts' migrants who intervened in homophobic attack

Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye are given "adopted sons of the city" status in A Coruña.

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Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel

Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel's roof collapsed.

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SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award

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French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.

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Trans Euphoria star says new passport lists her as male

Hunter Schafer, a transgender woman, hits out at President Donald Trump's policies on gender.

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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.

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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

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Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.

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Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel

Many held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive.

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'Robbers stole the crosses from my daughter's and my mother's graves for scrap'

Graves in the Tanzanian city of Morogoro are being targeted as people steal metal crosses to sell on.

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Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone.

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Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.

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Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

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Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

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'Died for stealing chocolate': Pakistan anger over death of child maid

Pakistani police have filed murder charges against a couple who employed the 13-year-old girl.

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What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve.

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Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.

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Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss

The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.

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One year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?

For years, Navalny was Vladimir Putin's biggest political rival, but now the Russian opposition is weaker than ever.

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Austria stabbing was Islamist attack, says minister

A 14-year-old boy was killed and five others were wounded in the attack in Villach.

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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

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Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.

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Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

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DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

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'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support

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Grenade attack in French bar injures 12

The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".

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Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Dozens evacuated in Argentine skyscraper fire

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital.

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India sees huge spike in hate speech in 2024, says report

Hate speech against minorities, especially Muslims, peaked during the national election, the report says.

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Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.

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Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.

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CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

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How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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Parents sue TikTok over teen deaths in 'challenge' trends

The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday.

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Man arrested after 'serious incident' in north Dublin

He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.

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Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.

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Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.

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Freed Israeli hostage's British family concerned over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.

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Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France

Actor Callum Kerr said the family are grieving the loss of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were found dead in France.

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Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.

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Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest

Subramaniam Iswaran's case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image.

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Alaska authorities search for missing small plane

The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when "its position was lost".

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Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home

It was sparked by news Sheikh Hasina would address the country via social media from exile in India.

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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final show

The band will reunite to play a charity show with metal legends Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.

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Moment tiger and boar rescued from well in India

Officials say the unlikely pair fell into the water when the tiger was chasing the boar.

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Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station.

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Five people shot at school in central Sweden

The school shooting happened in Örebro 200km west of Stockholm.

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Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

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Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.

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Amy Allen becomes first woman to win best songwriter Grammy

She was nominated for her work on hits for Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake.

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Teenage girl killed in shark attack in Australia

The 17-year-old was attacked around 100m from shore of Woormin Beach, Australian media reports.

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Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes Groundhog Day weather prediction

People gathered for the annual Groundhog Day winter forecast in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

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Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity".

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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

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Trump says he ordered airstrikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered military airstrikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

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Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing fifty medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment.

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Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.

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Celebrations as crowd greets freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank

In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023.

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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

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Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.

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Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote

The former chancellor's comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD.

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Chaos and celebrations as eight more hostages released by Hamas

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals comprised the latest group of hostages released since the Gaza ceasefire was announced.

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Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches

Two separate avalanches killed four Norwegians and one Swiss skier.

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Man who burned Quran 'shot dead in Sweden'

Salwan Momika, 38, is reported to have been killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm.

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Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

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In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

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BBC travels with first Jordanian helicopter delivering aid inside Gaza

The BBC is the first media to fly with a Jordanian aid flight into Israeli-held territory in southern Gaza.

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Serbian PM quits after months of mass protests

Milos Vucevic's resignation follows months of nationwide demonstrations over the collapse of a station roof which killed 15.

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Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

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Vigil held at 'death wall' in Auschwitz, 80 years on

Thousands of prisoners were executed by SS officers outside Block 11 in Auschwitz.

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New Zealand eases visa rules to lure 'digital nomads'

Under the new rules, visitors to the country can work remotely while holidaying for up to 90 days.

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Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife

Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.

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S Korea's Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented charges mean the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted.

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Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

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Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.

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The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

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Man jailed for 30 years for Charlie Hebdo meat cleaver attack

Zaheer Mahmood, from Pakistan, seriously injured two people outside magazine's former offices after republication of Muhammad cartoons.

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Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery

Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war.

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German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack

Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection.

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Singaporean star of Netflix show Bling Empire dies

Celebrity jewellery designer Lynn Ban has died weeks after a ski accident on Christmas Eve.

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Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders.

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Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

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Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.

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'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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Ten dead in ski resort fire at Turkish hotel

At least two of the victims died after jumping from the hotel's windows, reports said.

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What are executive orders?

A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions.

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Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor

The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.

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India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms.

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South Korean impeached president's detention extended

Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree.

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'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

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Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

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SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

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Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested.

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US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.

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Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.

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What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Five takeaways from Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case

Trump is accused of inspiring Jan 6 violence but prosecutors thought an incitement charge would be too risky.

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Queen kept in dark over Palace traitor for years, MI5 papers reveal

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.

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Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state

The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday.

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Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's shock photographer, dies aged 82

Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing.

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

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Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.

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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.

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Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

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Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.

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Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go

The BBC investigates possible scenarios for the huge Arctic territory's future as the US president-elect talks about taking control of it.

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Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing

The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at what the sentence means for the incoming president.

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Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following.

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Mel Gibson says his home burned down in LA fires

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.

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Before and after images of LA buildings compared

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt compares before and after pictures of the city showing the scale of the LA fires.

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Army chief elected Lebanon's president after years of deadlock

The crisis-plagued country's divided parliament ends a power vacuum that lasted more than two years.

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Powerful photos reveal dramatic scenes as LA fires rage

The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.

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Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Israeli strikes kills 19 in southern Gaza, health officials say

Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight.

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US accuses Sudanese paramilitary of genocide and sanctions its leader

The paramilitary group is accused of the "systematic" murder of men and boys and brutal sexual violence.

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Trump seeks to block release of special counsel report

Lawyers of the US president-elect oppose the release of findings from two abandoned criminal investigations.

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Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media.

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Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six

A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from her injuries two weeks after the attack

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Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

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'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist in Thailand

Blanca Ojanguren García was gored to death while bathing the animal.

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Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m

The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan.

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Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.

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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom

Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.

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World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

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King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny.

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Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

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Five things to watch as Congress begins a new year

As lawmakers take their positions, Republicans have an ambitious to-do list - but slim majorities.

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Within seconds, celebrations turn to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.

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Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.

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