Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box - ministry

Investigators hope the data will provide insights about the crucial moments leading up to the tragedy.

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Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.

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FBI makes what may be its biggest bomb find ever

More than 150 explosive devices are discovered during a raid on a farm in Virginia.

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What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over

An immigration row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We've looked into the figures behind the scheme.

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Watch: Rocket blasts off for India's first space-docking mission

The rocket, which took off from a site north of Chennai, places two satellites in orbit to test docking.

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Joe Biden pays tribute to 'dear friend' Jimmy Carter

Biden praises Carter as "someone who embodied the most fundamental human values".

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'She was almost home': Families mourn after S Korea plane crash

The tragedy, which killed 179 people, has left the loved ones of victims searching for answers.

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Watch the moment Carter took his presidential oath

On 20 January 1977, Jimmy Carter took his presidential oath to become the 39th president of the United States.

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Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year

Out of 46 countries where elections were held, nearly two-thirds saw numbers of women elected fall - BBC finds.

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Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline

Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns.

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Georgia's pro-Western president refuses to leave and prepares for showdown

Salome Zourabichvili's term is due to end on Sunday, but she says she is her country's last legitimate institution.

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'Assad's fall opened years of my husband's past I knew nothing about'

Syrians across the world are still coming to terms with the rapid fall of the Assad regime

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A year of mass attacks reveals anger and frustration in China

The killings have led to questions about what is driving people to murder strangers en masse.

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Ukraine captures injured North Korean soldier, says Seoul

The soldier is thought to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

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Indian show renews interest in 1970s dance style from America's gay clubs

Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.

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Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France

It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.

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Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

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Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?

Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

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Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post

Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.

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Three shot dead as medics, journalists and police attacked at Haiti hospital

Many others are injured when armed men fire at medical staff, police and reporters in Port-au-Prince.

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Justin Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations

He was accused by his co-star Blake Lively of sexual harassment and lodging a campaign to wreck her reputation.

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Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever

The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.

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Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun

It will plunge into our star's outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets

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Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no

Its prime minister had asked for Cook Islanders to have their own passports "to recognise our own people".

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Woman dies after being set on fire on NYC subway

Police say the victim was set alight while sleeping on a train in Brooklyn on Sunday morning.

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Rome to regulate Trevi Fountain queues after restoration

The landmark has been given a spruce-up ahead of the Roman Catholic Church's jubilee, which begins on Tuesday.

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Private plane crash in Brazil kills pilot and his family

The plane fell minutes after take-off, hitting an urban area in Rio Grande do Sul and injuring 17 people.

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Who is the suspect? What we know so far about Magdeburg market attack

The attack killed five people, including a nine-year-old child, and left more than 200 injured.

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'I heard rumbling and shattering glass': Eyewitness describes Christmas market attack

One woman describes how her boyfriend was dragged away from her after being hit by the car being used as a weapon.

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German Christmas market attack suspect remanded

A man suspected of the murders of a nine-year-old boy and four women at the market in Magdeburg has appeared in court.

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Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration for US Senate

The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio.

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Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

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One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence

Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world's longest-serving death row inmate.

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Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.

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Defendants face judgement for actions that led to beheading of French teacher

Eight people accused of abetting the jihadist murder of Samuel Paty will learn their fate in a Paris court.

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The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

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Verdicts due for 51 men in Pelicot mass rape trial that shook France

Judges will deliver verdicts on the defendants in a case that turned a 72-year-old woman into a feminist icon.

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Watch: BBC speaks to Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Sharaa led the rebel offensive that toppled the Assad regime in Syria less than two weeks ago.

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The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

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Syria mass graves: Daunting task of searching for and naming the dead

Most of the more than 100,000 people who disappeared in Syria since 2011 are now believed to be dead.

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Ozy Media boss gets nearly 10 years in prison for fraud

Prosecutors said Watson orchestrated a years-long scheme that resulted in "tens of millions of dollars" in losses to investors.

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Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.

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Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions

The daughter of Angola's former president was described by the UK government as a "notorious kleptocrat".

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Teacher and teenaged student killed in Wisconsin school shooting

Officials say the suspect, a teenaged student at the school in Madison, is also among the dead.

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Bali Nine drug smugglers 'relieved' to be back in Australia

The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.

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US officials in 'direct contact' with victorious Syria rebels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirms contact with the HTS group, despite it still being on the US terrorism list.

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'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion

As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.

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Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.

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Bolivian shamans refuse to leave shacks on deadly cliff edge

Locals call the shacks "suicide homes" with authorities planning a forced evacuation if necessary.

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Georgia's turmoil deepens as ex-footballer to be named president

After 16 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is set be appointed president.

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Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words

Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".

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US military flies freed captive Travis Timmerman out of Syria

Mr Timmerman has said he was on a religious "pilgrimage", though mystery has swirled over how he came to be in Syria.

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Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas

Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.

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Rape inquiry linked by Swedish media to Mbappé closed

Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack.

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'I wish he'd lived to see new Syria' - Crowds bury anti-Assad activist

Mazen al-Hamada, who returned to Syria from the Netherlands, had publicly testified on the torture he faced while in prison.

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Suicide bomb kills Taliban minister in Kabul

Khalil Haqqani is the Taliban's most high profile casualty since the group retook power in 2021.

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Girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubes

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

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Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023

The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.

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Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023

The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.

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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications

Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.

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Haiti gang kills 110 people accused of witchcraft

A gang leader reportedly ordered the killings after his son came down with a "mystery illness".

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South Korean president survives impeachment vote

Lawmakers narrowly failed to pass a bill to censure Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law on Tuesday.

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Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

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Footage shows people emerging from Assad's notorious prisons

Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country.

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Prithvi Shaw: The rise and fade of Indian cricket's wonder boy

It has been a steep fall for the 25-year-old batter, once hailed as Indian cricket's 'next big thing'.

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Moment Georgian press attacked by masked men

The journalist told the Associated Press that the men took their equipment after the attack.

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EU tries to get closer to South America with trade deal

The pact promises lower tariffs but may still meet resistance from European countries.

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Harassment case against Lizzo dropped

The singer cannot be sued as an individual, a judge has ruled.

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First EU visit for Russian foreign minister since invasion

Sergei Lavrov is in Malta for a two-day summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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Astronaut shows students how they drink liquids in space

Sunita Williams spoke to pupils from her hometown during her extended stay on the International Space Station.

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Why Swedish women are quitting work

Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

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Israel says body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

The military says he was murdered by Hamas, which has claimed he was killed by an Israeli strike.

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French government collapses in no-confidence vote

Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.

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What's on the minds of Ghanaian voters in seven charts

Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.

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‘The glasses are a prop’: Anna Wintour on her style and being told 'no'

The fashion guru spoke to the BBC ahead of a new Vogue show looking back on the industry's history.

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Asteroid lights up sky over Russia's far east

The European Space Agency said the asteroid measured 70cm and was spotted about 12 hours in advance.

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Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse

Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.

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What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?

Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.

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UN suspends aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing

Unrwa said the Kerem Shalom crossing is not safe and called on Israel to ensure the flow of aid.

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Fireworks shot at police and water cannon sprayed during Georgia protests

Demonstrations have been taking place for a fourth night in Tbilisi after Georgia's EU bid was suspended.

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Georgia's PM hits back as protests and resignations intensify

After days of demonstrations and public resignations, Georgia's prime minister rejects a call for new elections.

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Woman searching for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook

Tamuna Museridze has reunited hundreds of families torn apart by a baby trafficking scandal – now she has found her own birth parents.

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Silenced and erased, Hong Kong's decade of protest is now a defiant memory

The BBC speaks to Hongkongers whose hopes for a freer city have withered.

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Spain hotel check-in delay fears as new data rules begin

A new law requiring hotels and car hire firms to send customer data to the government starts on Monday.

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Trump picks Ivanka's father-in-law for ambassador to France

The president-elect had pardoned Charles Kushner of federal charges during his first term.

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Canada town council changes rules after refusal to take King's oath

Newly-elected Dawson City councillors had refused to take the oath, citing the British Crown's history with indigenous peoples.

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Ros Atkins on... North Korean troops in Ukraine

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at what we know about the claims that North Korean troops are involved in the war in Ukraine.

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A fatal car crash in India sparks concerns over Google Maps

Three men allegedly using Google Maps for directions died after their car fell off an unfinished bridge.

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Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn

The powerful Marcos-Duterte alliance has spectacularly unravelled in the Philippines.

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Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat

Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.

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Israel to appeal against ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Israel's prime minister and former defence minister strongly deny allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

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Imran Khan supporters pushed back by security forces

The jailed former leader is calling on the protesters to stay in Islamabad until their demands are met.

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Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers

Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

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Israel cabinet to meet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire deal

The ceasefire would reportedly be for an initial 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

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Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.

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Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case

Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.

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South Korean man dodged draft by binge eating

The 26-year-old man began deliberately gaining weight before a physical examination, a judge ruled.

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'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

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South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies

The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.

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Just how big was Donald Trump’s election victory?

The US president-elect has emphasised the scale of his win – but data shows that most voters picked someone else.

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Children shot dead after joining pot-banging protests in Mozambique

The southern African state has been a shaken by a wave of protests and killings since disputed elections.

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The week of rising stakes in the Ukraine war

Russia made its loudest threat yet of nuclear war, as Western powers bolstered Ukraine's arsenal.

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Biden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous'

US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous".

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Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King's oath

The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.

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Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

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US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution

Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.

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Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting

The movie’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.

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Four UN peacekeepers injured by rocket fire in Lebanon

Two Unifil bases were hit by rocket fire and a patrol was shot at, the UN force says, condemning the incidents.

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Putin approves changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine

He has rubber stamped changes that were first proposed in September.

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Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns

Aslan Bzhania is quitting days after crowds stormed government buildings over a controversial pro-Russia bill.

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Je Ne Regrette Rien composer dies aged 95

Charles Dumont wrote the song in 1956 but did not dare offer it to French star Edith Piaf until 1960.

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Ex-Canadian minister says he was alleged target of Iran assassination plot

Canadian authorities reportedly foiled the alleged assassination attempt on Irwin Cotler.

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Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France

Fifty-one men are on trial in a case that focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot.

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Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy

The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.

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Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation

Spain's under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month's deadly floods.

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Netanyahu aide investigated over 7 October document changes

Tzachi Braverman is accused of altering phone records to make the prime minister look more decisive.

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Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect

He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.

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Staff 'banana-proof' areas for Swedish minister's phobia

Government officials reportedly ask for no bananas to be present ahead of official visits.

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Selena Gomez 'shines' in new Oscar-tipped musical

The singer and actress stars in Emilia Pérez, a new Netflix musical which has been tipped for awards.

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Málaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts

Spain's Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an "extreme risk of rainfall".

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Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast

Two weeks after flash floods devastated eastern Spain, several areas are on alert again.

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Israeli strikes in Mount Lebanon villages kill 23, ministry says

The strikes reportedly destroyed residential buildings where displaced families were living.

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Italian authorities bust 'Banksy forgery ring'

Over 2,100 forgeries, also targeting Warhol, Picasso, Monet and Dali, were recovered in the sting.

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Climate fight 'bigger than one election', says Biden’s top envoy

COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.

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How will Trump's new 'border tsar' approach immigration?

Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.

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Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

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Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

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Starmer to join Macron for Armistice Day events in Paris

The leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, and the election of Donald Trump when they meet later.

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Why a sex tape leak could actually be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant have flooded social media, shocking people in the central African country.

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How a hologram is being used to solve a sex worker's murder

The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years.

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Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.

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FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.

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Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.

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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

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Putin hails 'courageous' Trump after election win

The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".

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Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

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Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

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Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria

Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

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Nigerian children who collapsed in court released

President Bola Tinubu orders the boys be freed following public outcry over their detention conditions.

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Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

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Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level

Pakistan's second-largest city tops the world list of most polluted cities.

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The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

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Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars

India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

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Ex-officer found guilty in death of Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison is the first officer convicted in the 2020 botched raid on Taylor's apartment

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Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

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Kim Jong Un was China's ally - until he became the 'comrade from hell'

Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.

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Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

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US envoys in push for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Diplomats return to the region, as Lebanon's PM expresses cautious optimism over a truce.

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US warns Israel over Gaza aid as deadline nears

Aid deliveries are at their lowest monthly level despite a US threat to cut some military assistance.

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'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

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PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident

The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America.

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US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'

At least 93 are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

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Watch: China spacecraft launches in mission to space station

The Shenzhou 19 spacecraft is taking three taikonauts to China's space station, Tiangong.

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Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'

Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".

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Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region

Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains

Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.

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One dead, dozens injured after truck hits Israel bus stop

Many of the injured were reportedly pensioners on a day trip to a nearby museum.

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder back after E. coli outbreak

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.

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Chalamet makes surprise appearance at look-alike event

The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants.

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Mining giants sign $30bn settlement for 2015 Brazil dam collapse

The dam collapse released toxic waste and mud, which flooded nearby towns, rivers and forests.

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Woman alleges Trump groped her in front of Jeffrey Epstein

Stacey Williams tells CNN the alleged incident happened after Epstein introduced her to Trump at his Manhattan skyscraper.

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'It's long overdue' - Biden apologises over Indian boarding schools

From 1819 until the 1970s, indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes and sent to federal Indian boarding schools.

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Weekly quiz: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.

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Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins

Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.

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The Indian activist who went on a hunger strike to save his cold desert home

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over.

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Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India's satellite internet

Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani are preparing to face off in India’s satellite broadband market.

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UK and Germany sign 'landmark' defence treaty

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

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India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.

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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

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Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

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‘There is no life left there’: The suburbs bearing the brunt of Israel’s strikes on Beirut

Families have been left in despair after parts of Dahieh, a densely packed residential area, were reduced to rubble

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Brazil's president cancels Russia trip after injuring head at home

The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.

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How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs

Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.

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Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer

About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal.

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Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines

At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions.

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Biden says end to war in Gaza hard to achieve as Israel escalates attack on northern area

Hamas insists hostages will not be released until Israel leaves Gaza despite the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.

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How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

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Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

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One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall, police say

The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local media are reporting.

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Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy

The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.

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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.1m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao travelled nearly 9,000 miles to the US as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

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Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao travelled nearly 9,000 miles to the US as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

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'It's scary - but so's giving birth': The female unit gunning down Russian drones

The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones.

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Harris courts black and Latino votes as polls suggest Trump gains

Recent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy.

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Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade.

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Timelapse captures rare comet passing by Hawaii

It is estimated the comet has made its closest approach to Earth at 44 million miles away, according to Nasa.

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Panna diamond dream: Generations dig for fortune in India's gem town

In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty.

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Man arrested near Trump rally had two guns and fake passports

This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.

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Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’

The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents.

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Poland to temporarily suspend right to asylum, PM Tusk says

Donald Tusk said Russia and Belarus were encouraging migration into Poland in a bid to destabilise the EU.

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Can illegal immigrants really vote in the US election?

It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed illegal immigrants are going to.

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Devastating setback for evacuated Gaza teen after surgery

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war broke out 12 days before the girl was to receive treatment in Jerusalem.

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Boeing to axe 17,000 jobs - tenth of workforce - amid strike

The company said all jobs are all at risk as it cuts 10% of its workforce

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Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed

Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.

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Portugal tries to tempt under-35s with tax cuts

Luís Montenegro's centre-right government wants to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal.

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Tennis legend Nadal to retire in November

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.

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22 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says

Lebanese officials say 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on two busy neighbourhoods in Beirut.

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Mama bear beats rival who killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week

The brown bear, named 128 Grazer, also defeated her rival, Chunk, last year to win the title.

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The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying obituary-writers

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

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Disabled orphans bear brunt of China's overseas adoption ban

These kids, who make up the vast majority of those put up for adoption, face a painful wait for families.

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How friends became foes in Africa's diamond state

Why ex-President Ian Khama, son of the first head of state, is engaged in a row with the current leader.

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TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health

A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.

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The more the fighting spreads in the Middle East, the fewer the thoughts of peace

Talk of how the Israel-Palestine conflict could be resolved has been drowned out amid the increased fighting.

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Cissy Houston, legendary singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91

Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.

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'Bags of sweets amid rubble of flattened Beirut building'

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from the scene of an overnight Israeli strike in Lebanon.

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The racist AI deepfake that fooled and divided a community

Almost a year after a fake clip of a high school principal went viral, the impact on an American town lingers.

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Time stood still, Trump says at site of assassination attempt

Donald Trump invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to the stage to join him attacking his Democratic opponent.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

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Judge rules public can view video evidence in French mass rape trial

A previous ruling is reversed in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.

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Watch: Ten-year-old drives stolen car through playground

The child driver in the US city of Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and has been arrested.

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Train track left hanging in the air after Bosnia landslides

At least 19 people have died after flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Oil price rise comes at a critical point

Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.

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How India became a Test cricket powerhouse

More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.

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The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks

Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.

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How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

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Vance and Walz stick to policy in polite VP debate - but who won?

The restrained debate was a stark contrast to the fiery showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Watch: Israel carries out further airstrikes on Beirut

Video shows explosions and smoke in Lebanon’s capital overnight

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Blunt and bold - Kenya's 'truth speaker' faces the sack

Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man".

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces more than 100 new assault allegations

New alleged victims are to sue to the hip-hop mogul, who denies all allegations of wrongdoing.

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'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

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Israel tells US it plans to launch limited ground incursion into Lebanon

A US official told the BBC's US partner CBS that the operation could start as soon as Monday.

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How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

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SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts

The craft will return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - stranded since June - to Earth.

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

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Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.

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A crucial election fight unfolds in Tim Walz's home state

An electoral quirk could mean rural voters in Nebraska hold the tie-breaking vote in November’s presidential election.

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Hollywood's big boom has gone bust

Productions are down by about 40% and entertainment industry employees say they can't find work.

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BBC Verify analysis footage of Israeli strikes on Beirut

How the BBC worked out the facts about blasts in Lebanon's capital from clues in social media footage.

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Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.

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BBC asks Trump what he would do differently in the Middle East

The former president says the conflict in Lebanon is "unacceptable" and must end "one way or the other".

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Can diplomacy bring Middle East ceasefire? Early signs don't bode well

The new plan packages up a series of regional objectives that have remained out of reach for diplomats for nearly two decades.

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Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.

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US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border

The 11-strong bloc said the situation between Israel and Hezbollah presented an "unacceptable risk" of broader escalation.

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Lebanon strikes are preparing for ground offensive - Israel army chief

More than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv.

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Wreckage shows how Titan's hull came apart

Experts told the US Coast Guard on Wednesday there were safety problems with Titan's hull.

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'The violence is getting out of hand': Crime grips Cuba's streets

Fidel Castro once said Cuba was the world's safest nation. Now police can't keep the streets safe.

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Zelensky looks to Biden to back Ukraine 'Victory plan'

Kyiv is hoping for a strong show of support from the US leader before he leaves the White House.

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CrowdStrike boss apologises for global IT outage

Adam Meyers, a senior vice president with the IT firm at the heart of July's mass outage, faced a grilling by US lawmakers.

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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

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Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.

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Left-leaning candidate leads Sri Lanka presidential race

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has received messages of congratulations from his main rivals.

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Israel orders 45-day closure of Al Jazeera West Bank office

The network, which Israel has called a threat to its security, broadcast the operation live.

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Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah

Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks.

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Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

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Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices

The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.

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Key takeaways from first week of Titan sub hearings

The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day

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Secret Service admits 'complacency' before Trump rally shooting

The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns.

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Trump-backed governor candidate denies 'black Nazi' post

Mark Robinson dismisses a CNN report about his alleged comments on an adult forum as "salacious tabloid lies".

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UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories

Israel denounces the Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution as "diplomatic terrorism".

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New video shows remains of Titan sub on sea floor

The submersible was descending towards the Titanic wreck when it imploded in June 2023.

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Watch: Timelapse of supermoon rising over California

A supermoon lights up the sky across the world along with a rare partial lunar eclipse.

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Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election

It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis.

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Usyk released after airport detention - Zelensky

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being detained at an airport in Poland.

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The German woman who dedicated her life to an Indian university

Gerda Philipsborn left her home in Germany to help her three Indian friends set up Jamia Millia Islamia.

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Ros Atkins on how close Trump got to gunman at golf course

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle.

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Police surround car near Trump golf course

In the footage, taken by bystanders, there are long lines of traffic stuck behind a number of police cars that are sprawled across the road.

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What we know so far about Trump 'assassination attempt'

A suspect is in custody and has been identified by security sources in the US.

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Police cars block traffic near Trump golf course

Donald Trump says he is "safe and well" after a suspect was arrested following what authorities have called an apparent assassination attempt.

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Sheriff describes moment suspect apprehended at Trump golf course

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw told reporters that a Secret Service agent had spotted an AK-47-style weapon poking out of the bushes.

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Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.

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Venezuela arrests US and Spanish citizens over 'plot'

Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen are arrested on suspicion of plotting to destabilise the country.

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Funeral of Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner takes place

Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.

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A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city

Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.

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'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events

New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.

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Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and Harris

The pontiff called the candidates "against life", criticising Donald Trump on immigration and Kamala Harris on abortion.

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Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies

Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are behind pet disappearances.

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'Undemocratic overkill' in Pakistan as Imran Khan's followers push to free him

Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political parties.

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Laura Loomer: Who is conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?

She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane.

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Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisoners

Dozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.

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Trump-Harris debate sums up policy-light US election

We learned little new from both sides on policy, a theme in a campaign that has been focused largely on character.

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Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.

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US veteran makes 'incredible' progress after world's first eye transplant

Aaron James has been able to resume normal life after receiving a partial-face and whole-eye transplant.

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US says leaders of white supremacist group plotted global attacks online

Two people have been charged with running the so-called "Terror Collective" on Telegram.

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Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.

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Venezuela's González vows to 'continue to fight' for democracy

Spain has granted asylum to Edmundo González after he left his homeland on Saturday.

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Sinner storms past Fritz to win first US Open title

Jannik Sinner holds off a late charge from American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam title.

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Kamala Harris's pain-free campaign faces first crunch moment

She avoided the challenges and scrutiny of a bitter Democratic primary, so Tuesday's debate entails even higher stakes.

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DNA tests to identify children who died in Kenya school fire

One official told journalists some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.

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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

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Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth

The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe.

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Watch: Flood devastates library causing $10 million of damage

There was about $10m (£7.5m) of damage after heavy rainfall hit parts of Long Island, New York.

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Police drone finds missing child in massive cornfield

Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin quickly located the toddler using drones with thermal capabilities.

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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson kept in Greenland jail

Japan has been seeking the arrest of Paul Watson over an incident in Antarctic waters in 2010.

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British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

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US charges Hamas leaders over 7 October attack on Israel

Six top members of Hamas are charged with crimes including the murder of Americans and terrorism.

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'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely.

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

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Will more stars boycott Dubai after rapper Macklemore?

The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group suspected of genocide.

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Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay

A new expedition finds that a large part of the railing at the ship's front has fallen away.

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The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

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Russian activist speaks out in spy case after prisoner swap

The strange case of Spanish-Russian reporter Pablo González, who was accused of spying by Poland before being flown to Moscow in a prisoner swap in August.

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'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'

A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.

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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

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The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

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'Black tax' - why some young Africans want to stop sending money back home

Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo's now-deleted rant against giving family members cash renews a debate.

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Weekly quiz: Which of Amy’s songs was up for sale?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban

Officials say mixed martials arts poses a risk of death and is incompatible with Islamic law.

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Three months into global cruise, passengers have not left Belfast

A round-the-world cruise ship has been delayed in Belfast for almost three months.

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Fury, hope and changing gear with a sword - Ukraine's Paris preparations

After more than two years of war, Ukraine aim to continue punching above their weight and to extend their remarkable Paralympic record.

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Manatee mummy and calf charm wildlife photo judges

The photo is among several highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

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Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

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Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign

Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia.

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Tanker attacked by Houthis appears to be leaking oil - US

The Greek-flagged MV Sounion is on fire after being attacked several times last week, the Pentagon says.

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Crushed coral and shipwrecks: Behind a new flashpoint in the South China Sea

Both countries blame each other for repeated boat collisions near the shoal in recent days.

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Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.

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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders

José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown.

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Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet

The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

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Rampant harassment and no toilets: Report exposes Kerala film industry

The Hema committee report reveals the deep rot in the Malayalam-language film industry.

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'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

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He lost his legs in the war - now he’s Ukraine’s most desirable man

So many women applied to appear beside Oleksandr Budko on The Bachelor that the show's website crashed.

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Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

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Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech

The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage.

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Home floats away from swell caused by Hurricane Ernesto

In newly obtained video, an empty beach house collapses into the sea in North Carolina.

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Watch: Trump speaks behind bullet-proof glass at rally

Trump was in North Carolina, at his first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination.

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Bangladesh to raise rates, says bank chief

Soaring prices have been a major concern for Bangladesh, with its currency also under pressure.

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Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks

The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.

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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to US media.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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Gaza threatens to divide Democrats as convention kicks off

The Democratic National Convention is set to begin as Gaza protests threaten a show of party unity.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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The poet who caught the eye of Mozambique's freedom fighters

Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.

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How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world

The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by the reaction to Raygun's efforts in Paris.

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Made in Korea: When a British boy band got the K-pop treatment

New BBC show sees British boy band hopefuls Dear Alice put through rigorous K-pop training in Seoul.

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'I've been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years'

Liya’u Sa’adu cannot afford to rent a shack, let alone a room - like some 500,000 others in Nigeria’s main city.

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Fans, fireworks and twins: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot

Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.

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Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

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Watch: The Northern Lights seen from space

A timelapse captured from the International Space Station shows the moon setting into streams of aurora.

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Japan’s embattled PM had a cruel summer – it ends with his exit

Japan's ruling party hopes a new face can help it restore trust after damaging corruption scandals.

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Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel

Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right".

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Watch: CCTV captures moment earthquake hits California

The quake shook homes and startled residents, but no structural damage or injuries have been reported.

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Hamas says ceasefire must be based on group’s July response

The group says any deal must be based on the response it gave last month to President Biden's plan.

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How Musk and Trump put aside their differences

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears.

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'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

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Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

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The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.

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Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa's top shots

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

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Double whammy for the Kenyan president's tax plans

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

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The 'absurd' real-life sting operation that inspired a movie

A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985.

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Australian hockey player 'sorry' after Paris cocaine arrest

A member of Australia's hockey team is arrested in Paris and is in custody for allegedly buying cocaine.

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Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader

Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

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'There is no law and order. And Hindus are being targeted again'

Hindu properties and shrines have been attacked after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh.

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.

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Even after a year in jail, Imran Khan still dominates Pakistan's politics

The former cricketing superstar has now been in prison for 365 days, with no sign of release.

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Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

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France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris

Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles took men's 100m gold.

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Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Spies' children did not know they were Russian

The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.

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'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza

A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza.

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US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran says it will "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden welcomes them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.

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Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?

The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.

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The Mexican women aiding migrants on their perilous journey north

A group of women helps migrants with a simple humanitarian act, defying a crackdown on migration.

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'Is she black or Indian?': Trump attacks Harris' racial identity

The Republican suggested Vice-President Kamala Harris changed her identity from Indian and "became black".

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Belarus pardon for German hints at wider prisoner swap

The unusual case is prompting speculation Mr Krieger may be part of a swap involving prisoners in Germany and Russia

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Chaos and damage in Beirut after Israeli air strike

Smoke seen rising from above the Lebanese capital, as building is damaged and crowds of people gathered outside.

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Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign

Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.

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Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim

Video shows crowds gathered in the Venezuelan capital as riot police face off with demonstrators.

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'Unjustified': Videos reveal brutality during Bangladesh protests

A UN expert describes the violence seen in videos analysed by the BBC as "unlawful".

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Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast.

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Timing, luck or talent - what makes a billionaire?

Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates.

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Kit Harrington defends play's 'black out' nights

Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences.

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Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president.

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Top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024

Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way.

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How 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in the US after 35 years

The last of an original generation of drug cartel leaders, El Mayo evaded arrest for decades. Until now.

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Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

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How a sketch blossomed into Pakistan's first Ghibli-style animation

The Glassworker is the country's first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?

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Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis

Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

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'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".

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Watch: Moscow's Europe Square renamed Eurasia Square

Moscow's Europe Square has been renamed Eurasia Square, as Russian relations with the West deteriorate.

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Salman Rushdie attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah

Hadi Matar plans to plead not guilty to the federal charges of providing material support to a terrorist group.

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Wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest US and western Canada

Fires are threatening a national park in Alberta and burning in British Columbia, and in Washington and Oregon in the US.

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Watch: Celine Dion in Paris amid rumours of Olympic performance

In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person's Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows.

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Batons, tear gas, live fire - Kenyans face police brutality

The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.

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Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

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'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.

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Biden has endorsed Harris. What happens next?

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media

It is thought the device, now being examined, was used to pick the best line of sight to the former president.

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Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled.

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‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

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The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

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Bodies of fallen climbers finally recovered from Everest 'death zone'

A clean-up team removed four bodies from the Himalayas in this year's operation.

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Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

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Red carpets, cars and cowries: Africa's top shots

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

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Journalist told to pay damages for mocking Italian PM's height

A reporter is told to pay €5,000 for posts that a judge ruled amounted to "body shaming".

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Watch: Waterspout spotted off Philippines coast

Footage shows the column of air and water near Misamis Oriental province on Thursday.

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Gaetz trolls McCarthy and other unexpected convention moments

The Florida congressman interrupted a live TV interview - a rare unscripted moment at the event.

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Watch: Unexpected moments from the Republican convention

The Florida congressman interrupted a live TV interview - a rare unscripted moment at the event.

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Drake's Toronto home 'The Embassy' hit by floods

The Canadian rapper joked on Instagram that the rushing floodwaters "better be espresso martini".

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Kenya's ‘serial killer’ mystery - five key questions

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

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Toronto reels from floods and power cuts after severe storms

Record rainfall leaves large areas of city flooded, drivers stranded and 170,000 without power.

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The missed warnings ahead of the Trump attack

Ros Atkins examines the evidence about crucial warnings in the minutes before the attack on Donald Trump.

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Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard.

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Ros Atkins on... The Biden dilemma facing the Democrats

A growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid after a series of gaffes.

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As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

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Five jailed for Ecuador presidential candidate's murder

The head of the Los Lobos gang is handed a 34 year sentence for ordering Fernando Villavicencio's murder.

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Alec Baldwin's Rust trial dismissed amid claims of hidden evidence

The dismissal happened just days into the actor's involuntary manslaughter trial.

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Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

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Man caught smuggling 100 snakes in his trousers

The traveller was caught with "living snakes in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours", officials say.

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Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger now than ever'

The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.

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Nato vows 'irreversible path' to Ukraine membership

Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro may be charged over jewel sale

Brazil's ex-president is accused of benefiting from a scheme to sell gifts given to his government.

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US officials uncover alleged Russian ‘bot farm’

The justice department says nearly 1,000 social media accounts distributed pro-Russia stories.

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Gladiator II: Paul Mescal battles a rhino in upcoming film

The trailer for Ridley Scott's sequel to Gladiator also includes a water battle in Rome's Colosseum.

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BBC Verify looks at evidence linking Russia to Kyiv hospital strike

Watch BBC Verify's visual analysis of the strike which killed two adults and injured 300.

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'You're not welcome here': Australia’s treatment of disabled migrants

Australia faces pressure to change strict immigration policy blocking disabled people from living there.

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Russian court jails theatre figures over IS wives play

The prosecution of a director and a playwright has sent shockwaves through the artistic community.

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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.

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Jubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit polls

Polls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.

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Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

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Ukraine lorry collides with minibus killing 14

Twelve passengers and two drivers die in a horrific accident in Rivne region.

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Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote

France’s sometimes violent election campaign closes with appeals from leaders ahead of Sunday’s vote.

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Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds

Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations.

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Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip

One top EU leader says Hungary's PM "has no mandate to engage with Russia" on behalf of the bloc.

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Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

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Flames, chains and grains: Africa's top shots

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

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Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

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Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica

At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean.

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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.

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A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

A former US police officer runs an AI-powered network of misleading news sites turning its sights towards November.

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How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

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