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

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

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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

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

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Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers

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

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Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids

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

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

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

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Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100

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

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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.

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

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

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Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel

Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

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Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue

Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.

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Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

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

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

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Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election

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

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

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

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Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

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

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

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

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Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela

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

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Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas

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

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

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

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Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years

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

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Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit

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

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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims

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

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Who and what are in the Epstein files?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Watch: Moment Nick Reiner is arrested after being seen in convenience store

Footage shows a man believed to be the 32-year-old wandering in a shop before his arrest in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele.

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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

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

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

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

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

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

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Who are the Bondi shooting victims?

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

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Dashcam video shows couple trying to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack

Boris Gurman, 69, "charged straight towards the danger" and grabbed one of the attacker's guns, a witness says.

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

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

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Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos

Messi's India tour had a chaotic start after angry fans in Kolkata damaged a stadium after failing to catch a glimpse of him.

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Manhunt resumes for Brown University gunman after 'person of interest' released

Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.

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'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions

"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

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

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

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

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

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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

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

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Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India

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

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Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port

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

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A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

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

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

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

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

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

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Goa nightclub owners held in Thailand over deadly fire

Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Phuket, shortly after the incident last week.

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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas

The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

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What we know about US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela

The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

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Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing

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

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

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

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Zohran Mamdani confirms he will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor

It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

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CCTV shows Matisse heist suspects making off with artworks on foot

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

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Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes

At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.

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Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil

The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.

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Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

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

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

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

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Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

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

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

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

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Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears

Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.

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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

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

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Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

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

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

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

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

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Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise

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

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

The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president

"An immediate end to the trial would greatly help lower the flames and promote broad reconciliation," Israel's PM says.

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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the towers as part of a criminal probe.

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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says

Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

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

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

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Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say

Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

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

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

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

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

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Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on first foreign trip of papacy

He will gather with leaders of other Christian traditions in Nicaea and celebrate Mass in Beirut.

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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

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

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'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job'

Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

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Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

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

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Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI director Comey and NY attorney general James

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the prosecution of Comey and James, declaring them "guilty as hell".

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Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest

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

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

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

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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

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'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.

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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

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

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

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Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war

Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".

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

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

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

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

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What do we know about the Epstein files?

US President Donald Trump has approved a bill that orders the release of material from investigations into Epstein, the late sex offender.

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Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia

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

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

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

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The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off

The Communist Party's Jeanette Jara will face far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in the second round of voting in December.

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Thirteen injured after demolition derby car hits crowd in Australia

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

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

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

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

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

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Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille

Investigators fear the murder of a second brother of Amine Kessaci is meant as a warning to him.

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Freed British-Egyptian activist not allowed to fly to UK, family says

Alaa Abdel Fattah was Egypt's best known political prisoner until seven weeks ago, when he was released from jail.

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Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand

The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play, but says the risk from them is "low".

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

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

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Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled

Footage shows the moment Russia's first anthropomorphic robot fell just seconds after its debut

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Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition

The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.

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

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

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Gaddafi's youngest son released after 10 years in Lebanese detention

The Lebanese authorities seized Mr Gaddafi, now 49, in 2015 and held him without trial.

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

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

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Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws

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

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

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

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

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

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

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

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

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

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Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'

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

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Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is "almost time to sit and talk".

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Justin Baldoni case against Blake Lively dismissed after deadline lapse

The actor and director's $400m lawsuit against his former co-star is formally ended by a US judge.

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China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says

Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28 in Jamaica

PM Andrew Holness warns of reports of possible fatalities still to be verified - suggesting the figure may yet rise.

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Trump orders military to prepare plans for 'action' in Nigeria

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

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

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

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

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

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Watch: Heidi Klum slithers into Halloween as Medusa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to Gaza hostage

If confirmed by forensic testing, Hamas will have returned 16 of the 28 hostages it was holding before the start of the ceasefire.

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

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

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Three killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say

At least 32 others were injured in the attack, including six children, the city's mayor says.

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

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

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Ontario to stop running anti-tariff advert that angered Trump

The advertisement will be paused from Monday so "trade talks can resume" with the US, Doug Ford says.

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Japanese tourist falls to death at Pantheon in Italy

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

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Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen

The theft from the Maison des Lumières in Langres is the latest in as string of cultural institution heists in France.

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Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says.

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EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine

The contentious proposal would see Kyiv receive €140bn (£121bn) worth of frozen Russian state assets currently held in Belgium.

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EU set to endorse deal to turn frozen Russian assets into support for Ukraine

The contentious proposal would see Kyiv receive €140bn (£121bn) worth of frozen Russian state assets currently held in Belgium.

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Eight pupils suspended after video shows assault at South African school

The mother of one of the assault victims says he is a cancer survivor, according to reports.

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ICJ to give opinion on Israel's UN and Palestinian aid obligations

Israel's parliament passed laws banning any activity by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees last year.

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Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas

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

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Louvre reopens three days after French crown jewels stolen

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

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Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead

A 23-year-old construction worked has been killed after a tornado tore through Val-d'Ois, north of Paris, on Monday, toppling three construction cranes.

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Toxic haze in Delhi despite 'green' Diwali

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

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

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

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Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief

Tom Fletcher told the BBC more aid trucks were entering Gaza, but that it was a "huge job" to get vital supplies to those in need.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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US Governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Row over bringing back military service splits German government

Plans to re-introduce military service have been thrown into chaos because of an 11th hour disagreement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Personal data potentially stolen in Asahi cyber-attack

Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.

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Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail

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

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

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

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

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

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Nuns escape fire at historic Italian monastery

Drone footage shows blaze destroying the historic Bernaga Monastery in Italy.

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

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

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Watch: North Korea shows off huge missile at military parade

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

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

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

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How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden

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

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Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours

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

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Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate

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

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Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious row

A lawyer attacks India's Chief Justice BR Gavai over remarks he made about a Hindu god.

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US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal in Epstein case

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

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Tanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military 'action'

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video.

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Judge blocks Trump from sending troops from California to Portland

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

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

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

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

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

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Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

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

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

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

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

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

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'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October

Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.

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'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago

Police suspect three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer, originally from Bristol, was taken from a beach in Australia.

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Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages

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

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

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

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Man suspected of ordering murder of three Argentine women arrested

The brutal torture and killing of the three women in Argentina sent shockwaves through the region.

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Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood

The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.

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

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

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China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death

They were one of four families who turned a Myanmar town into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres.

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How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup

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

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Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests

The "Gen Z march" was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers.

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

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

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At least 39 dead in crush at political rally in India

Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

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

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

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Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation

Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai.

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Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption

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

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The record-breaking Nigerian chef ready to take on the world

"It feels good to be an inspiration," double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci tells the BBC.

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

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

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

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

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China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet

Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.

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Nursery parents told to pay thousands for kids' art - sparking uproar and a midnight heist

The debt-ridden centre said the money would go towards paying overdue bills.

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Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone incursions over its airports

But the defence minister says there is no evidence of Russian involvement after the latest incident.

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The Gen Z uprising in Asia shows social media is a double-edged sword

Anti-corruption demonstrations have toppled a government - will they lead to lasting change?

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

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

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Mass evacuations as southern China braces for strongest storm of the year

Ragasa is the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year.

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British-Egyptian activist reunited with family after release from prison

Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was imprisoned in Egypt for six years, is reunited with his family in Cairo after being pardoned.

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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

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

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

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

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Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

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

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Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

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

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Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants

"Train Americans," the US commerce secretary told big companies, some of which have relied on foreign high-skilled workers for years.

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

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

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

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

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I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC

In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".

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Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

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

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

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

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

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

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Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.

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Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.

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

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

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Trump 'ready' to sanction Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil

The US president has repeatedly threatened tougher measures against Moscow, but has so far failed to take action.

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The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night

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

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Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn leader released from prison early

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

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Colombian court rules Meta was wrong to bar porn star's Instagram account

The nation's highest court says the tech firm removed Esperanza Gómez's account without clear justification.

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

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

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From political outsider to a president like no other: Bolsonaro's rise and fall

The Brazilian ex-president has been sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, but an amnesty could be on the cards.

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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'Netanyahu, we're not leaving': Defiance in Gaza City as Israel shows aid sites planned for evacuees

As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

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

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

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

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France is set to vote out another PM. Can anything break its political deadlock?

François Bayrou called a vote of confidence in himself after nine relatively ineffectual months in office.

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French doctor goes on trial for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally

Frédéric Péchier, considered by colleagues to be a highly-talented practitioner, maintains there is no proof of any poisoning.

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'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand

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

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

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

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New Bollywood romcom sparks debate over stereotyping south India

Param Sundari has reignited conversation on how India's most influential film industry represents non-Hindi speaking states.

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

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

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

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

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Watch: BBC correspondent at scene of Lisbon funicular crash

Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control - a national day of mourning is being observed

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Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

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

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

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

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

Beijing has unveiled a range of military hardware in a show of might to Western powers.

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

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

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

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

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Arrest after fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says "urgent investigations" are underway to establish what happened.

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Trump is sending a 'great friend' to India. Some see him as a 'slap in the face'

Gor's appointment comes at a time when India-US ties have become strained due to Trump's steep tariffs.

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

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

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Putin, Modi and other world leaders in China for summit

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

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

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

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Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un met the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war

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

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Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods

Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods

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Survivors of South Africa's horrific building fire now live in fear of guns

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but residents are waiting for permanent homes.

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Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record

Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.

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Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed

A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.

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Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians.

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South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide

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

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Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli double strike on hospital

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a "tragic mishap" and promised a "thorough investigation".

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Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

President Trump has ordered the removal of the central bank official - we unpack what it all means.

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Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests

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

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Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea

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

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South African women warned about viral Russian job videos

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

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Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive

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

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How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

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

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Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

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

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Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response

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

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Pentagon fires intelligence agency chief after Iran attack assessment

The firing comes just weeks after a White House rebuke of a leaked intelligence report assessing the impact of US strikes on Iran.

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

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

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

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

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Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime

A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.

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US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules

A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting".

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Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

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

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ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

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

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Walmart recalls possibly radioactive shrimp after public warned not to eat

US consumers are being advised to throw away shrimp with the supermarket's Great Value label.

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

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

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Texas police hunt convict 'mistakenly' freed from jail

Police say the man was sentenced to jail for assaulting a family member and evading arrest.

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Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse

Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

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Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

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

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Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.

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Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course

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

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

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

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

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

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Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time".

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Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner

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

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

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

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Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

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

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Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

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

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

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

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

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

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US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

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

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Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say

The EU says "the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future."

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Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".

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China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.

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Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

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Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

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

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

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

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Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters

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

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Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

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

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Eleven domestic workers arrested over illegal abortions in Hong Kong

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

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US shrugs off Gaza escalation - drifting further away from allies

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

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What we know about Israel's plan to take over Gaza City

The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism.

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South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president

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

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

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

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

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

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Rescuers in Norway search for missing US climate journalist Alec Luhn

Bad weather in Folgefonna National Park is hampering the search for Luhn, who was last seen on 31 July.

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Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

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

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Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium

The group says Victoria Park is culturally and historically significant to Indigenous people.

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

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

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F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice

Ong had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar.

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

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

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Watch: Massive crowd greets Pope at Catholic youth event

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

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

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

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Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established

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

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Manhunt under way after 4 killed in Montana bar shooting

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

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Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

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

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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

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

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Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

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

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Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka

The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.

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Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off

A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.

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Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

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

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'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

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Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m

The German sportswear giant sources most of its products from Vietnam and Indonesia.

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India and US set for launch of 'first-of-its-kind' satellite

Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets.

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BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood

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

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Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather

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

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

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

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'

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

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Southern European heatwave fans multiple wildfires

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

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Churchgoers killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

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

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Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

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

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

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

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

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

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

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

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Air India crash victim's son says he received wrong remains

India's foreign ministry said all remains were treated with dignity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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French cities impose curfews on children after drug violence

Local authorities have adopted the measures following a series of violent incidents, including shootings.

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Two Israelis questioned after attending Belgium's Tomorrowland festival

Police said the pair were detained after two pro-Palestinian groups alleged they had been waving flags from their army brigade.

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

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

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

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

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At least 16 dead after military plane crashes into Dhaka school

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

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

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

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Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks

Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.

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Israel issues new evacuation orders in crowded central Gazan city

People in Deir al-Balah are told to leave, as the IDF prepares to launch its first ground offensive in the city during its war against Hamas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Libyan war crimes suspect arrested in Germany under ICC warrant

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

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

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

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

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

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Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

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

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Several injured after Gaza church struck, patriarchate says

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

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

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

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Ariana Grande says she's not abandoning music for film

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

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The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia

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

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Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding

The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.

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Suspect who fatally shot Minnesota lawmakers receives federal charges

Vance Boelter has not entered a plea for the deadly 14 June attacks, for which he also faces state charges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth

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

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

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

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

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

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South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes

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

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German backpacker found after 11 nights in Australia's outback

Carolina Wilga, 26, survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police said.

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

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

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

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

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Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump

The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine.

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Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges

The US singer attends a hearing in London over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.

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Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet

Scientists have been racing to discover the origins of 3I/Atlas since it was spotted last week.

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Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

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

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China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

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

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US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants

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

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

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

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Hamas used sexual violence as part of 'genocidal strategy', Israeli experts say

The Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out "a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes", which Hamas has denied committing.

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

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

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Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

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

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Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row

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

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Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation

They were searching a cave to recover the body of a comrade who had been shot in 2022.

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

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

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

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

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Richard Gere joins Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

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

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

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

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

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

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

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

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US aid workers wounded, says Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

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

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Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal

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

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

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

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BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

Images of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel are "a significant moment and we welcome this action", the UK prime minister's spokesman says.

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Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told

Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.

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BBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UK

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

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Hamas says it is consulting other Palestinian groups on Gaza ceasefire plan

The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce.

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

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

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

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

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Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains

The man was dragged down a steep ravine, and despite wearing a helmet and protective clothing, his injuries were "extremely severe", officials say.

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Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador prison

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

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

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

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

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

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

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

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

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

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Three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on central Russia

The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.

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Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

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

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Danish women to face conscription by lottery

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

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Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in football job scam rescued in Nigeria

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

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

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

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'A little bit melting': Intense heat across Europe

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

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'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe

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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