Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?

The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.

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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

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Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

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Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea

It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.

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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

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Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

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Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?

CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.

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'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.

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Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

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Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block

Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.

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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology

The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

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Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave

A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers.

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Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river

The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

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Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.

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People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines

A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila.

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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate

Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

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Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.

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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments

President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.

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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment

The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.

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Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now

The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

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Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

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Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.

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Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole

It's believed the manhole cover on the city's Fifth Avenue was dislodged by a truck minutes before incident.

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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero

Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

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Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok

Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.

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Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

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Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

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Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

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Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

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Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

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'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

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The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike

Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

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Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?

Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.

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Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression

A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.

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I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

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Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor

Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

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DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

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Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

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China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

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Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

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Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence

The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

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Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war

The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.

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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes

Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.

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BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash

At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.

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'I jumped around the house', Sebastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record

Emily and Simion Saw share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

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Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased

The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.

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BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

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Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

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Watch: Powerful tornado barrels through northern Oklahoma

The weather phenomenon struck parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.

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South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.

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BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced

A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.

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Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms

The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats.

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Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

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US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.

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Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".

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Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues

Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.

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Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York

The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.

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Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

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'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

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BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'

Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.

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'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

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Moment gunman tackled by school principal

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

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Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'

The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.

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Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

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Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

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Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede

An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.

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Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say.

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Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations.

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'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

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Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

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Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

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German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic

German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.

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Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

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Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

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Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US army?

He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

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Researchers spent years interviewing 160 Bigfoot hunters - this is what they learnt

There have been thousands of reported Bigfoot sightings since it rose to prominence in the 1960s.

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Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

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We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

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Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge census

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

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Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

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Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

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Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

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How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

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From jammed broadcasts to a blocked website: BBC Russian's 80 years of defiance

For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it.

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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

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A right-wing populist party made big poll gains in Australia - and it's shaking up politics

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.

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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

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'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star

Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday.

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Boss of financial giant BlackRock warns of global recession if oil price hits $150

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

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Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.

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Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

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What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

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Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

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Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

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'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

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Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

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Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

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Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.

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And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

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Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.

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'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

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'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

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Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

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Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

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Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges

Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.

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Ukrainian drone experts to share their knowledge in the Middle East

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

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Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.

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UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

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Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says

Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

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'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

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US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

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Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change

This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untried generation to shape its future.

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DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

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Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

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TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.

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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

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Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait

Kuwait's ministry of defence confirmed "several American fighter aircraft came down this morning", with crews "unscathed".

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Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

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The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's supreme leader

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

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One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region

Falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones and missiles cause widespread damage across the Gulf.

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Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".

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DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

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'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

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'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud

Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.

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'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.

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Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

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Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.

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US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.

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Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s.

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Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.

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Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

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Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".

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Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

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UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.

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Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

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Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says

Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.

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Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.

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Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.

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Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".

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China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

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Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

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Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.

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No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

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Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.

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Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry.

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'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

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Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

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Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed as blood clot

The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone actress died last month in a US hospital, at the age of 71.

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Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.

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Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years

Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.

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How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

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Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.

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Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

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Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

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US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories?

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Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

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'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

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Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

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Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

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Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.

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Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

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Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

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'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

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EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.

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Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

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Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

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Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five on passenger train

Drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.

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'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

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Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.

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Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Fifa had accused Malaysia's football association of doctoring citizenship documents.

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New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.

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Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

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NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.

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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

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Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages

No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month.

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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.

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'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons

The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

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Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?

To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.

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Ex-intelligence officer in Austria's biggest spy trial for years

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

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Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

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Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court

The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.

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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.

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Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

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Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

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Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

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Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

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Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

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What happens in space during a medical emergency?

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

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Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

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K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.

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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.

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Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion

The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.

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Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

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More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent.

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Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

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Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with mystery brain disease. What if it isn't real?

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.

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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

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Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

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Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

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Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown

India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were "not accurate".

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Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under

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Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland

European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

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Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

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One million without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says

Efforts are continuing to restore services in Dnipropetrovsk, officials say, after wide-spread attacks in the southeast.

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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

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Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

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Protests and US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point in years

War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.

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India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

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UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.

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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh

It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.

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The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.

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Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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