Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

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Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction

At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.

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Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years

The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium.

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American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica

Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.

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Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete

People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.

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Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes

Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.

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How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

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As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

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China is cracking down on young women who write gay erotica

"Every word I once wrote has come back to haunt me," posted a writer who says she was arrested for "obscene" work.

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Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more

Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.

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Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban

A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.

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A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.

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'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

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Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?

US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.

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GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.

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Watch: Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US

The American Meteor Society has described it as a bolide, a large and rare fireball that creates a sonic boom.

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Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

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Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return.

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'Our food doesn't even last the month' - Americans brace for Trump's welfare cuts

About 16% of West Virginians rely on a federal food subsidy programme that is facing big cuts.

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'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine.

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Indira Gandhi's Emergency: When India's democracy was put on pause

On this day 50 years ago, then prime minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency, suspending rights and jailing rivals.

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Millions swelter as heatwave descends on North America

Experts warn that the soaring temperatures could aggravate the risk of heat-related illness, especially due to high humidity levels.

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Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.

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Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border

A steady stream of Iranians are crossing into Armenia by foot, laden with luggage and pets.

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'Tourists are our lifeline': Picking up the pieces in Kashmir after April killings

Twenty-six people were killed in an attack on tourists visiting a meadow near Pahalgam town in April.

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'Necessary' or 'unfounded'? Americans in Texas respond to US strikes

The BBC asked Texans and those visiting the state about US President Trump's decision to bomb three nuclear sites.

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An unprecedented moment - but what the US and Iran do next could be even more momentous

The "tortuous" US-Iran relationship was tested at least once before, but this is of far greater magnitude

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Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?

The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?

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Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

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BTS is back - but the K-pop superstars are returning to a changed industry

While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.

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Three decades, one leader - how Eritreans had their hopes dashed

Isaias Afwerki promised elections when he came to power in 1991 but these have still not been held.

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Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish Steps

The 81-year-old man and his car got stuck on the way down, before a crane lifted the car away.

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French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers

Three people are accused of exploiting dozens of workers in the heart of champagne country.

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South Africa's firebrand politician banned from entering UK

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says.

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Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.

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Devastating crash threatens Air India's ambitious turnaround

The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout

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Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering.

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Can Canada break its ice hockey curse?

It's been over 30 years since a Canadian team took home the Stanley Cup trophy.

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Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7

The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.

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The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

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Aukus: Could Trump sink Australia's submarine plans?

The White House has put the landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia under review.

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The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.

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Watch: Fountains of molten lava arc into the air as Kilauea erupts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024.

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Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?

Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president's pledge to be a peacemaker.

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Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India.

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Video shows crowd of Palestinians climbing fence and rushing to aid site

BBC Verify has geolocated the video to a GHF distribution site, west of Rafah. It is said to have been filmed on Tuesday.

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US-China talks end with plan for Trump and Xi to approve

The US Commerce Secretary said the deal should result in some restrictions being resolved.

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Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

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One dead in Russian strike on Odesa, officials say

Almost all of the Eastern half of the country is under air raid alerts, the official raid map shows.

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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

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How the LA clashes unfolded... in 60 seconds

National Guard units deployed by US President Donald Trump join other security forces to keep order.

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How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store

Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations.

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Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast.

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The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament.

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Trump-Musk row fuels 'biggest crisis ever' at Nasa

The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.

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How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai.

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Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

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On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains.

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India leads in remittances - but Trump's tax could deal a blow

Trump's proposed 3.5% tax on remittances by foreign workers could seriously impact top recipient India.

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Nato chief is determined to give Trump a win with 5% defence spending plan

Some may ask if Mark Rutte's proposal to deter Russian aggression has at least a little to do with appeasing the US president, writes Jonathan Beale.

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What we know about Trump's latest travel ban

President Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries.

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The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

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'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.

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South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

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The Today Debate: Israel-Gaza - are we witnessing war crimes?

The BBC’s Anna Foster hosts a debate to discuss whether there have been war crimes in Israel and Gaza.

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Why monsoon rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities

Indian cities flood again as poor planning, outdated drainage and climate change expose the urban crisis.

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Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok.

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The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?

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US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran

It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.

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They helped oust a president - now South Korean women say they are invisible again

A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.

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Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out

Nine million cubic metres of rock and ice came crashing down on Blatten after a landslide.

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How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia

An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage.

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World has responsibility to get aid into Gaza, UN official tells BBC

The UN's Tom Fletcher tells the BBC the people of Gaza have been subjected to forced starvation by Israel.

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How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

Data shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.

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Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce

The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.

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How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner

A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite.

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After decades of bloodshed, is India winning its war against Maoists?

The Maoist insurgency has claimed nearly 12,000 lives in India since 2000.

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Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.

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Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail

'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.

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Greek coastguards charged over 2023 migrant shipwreck

Seventeen coastguards have been charged by a Greek naval court over the deadliest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea for a decade.

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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

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A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election

The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Why King Charles III's trip to Canada is more than just a royal visit

BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph on King Charles III's trip to Canada where he will open the country’s parliament.

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'We didn't see it as treason': The Russian couple who became informants for Ukraine

A Russian couple living in Ukraine were so appalled by the invasion, they shared information about Russian forces in their town with Kyiv.

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Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home

Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall.

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Someone stole my BBC broadcasting bike - it's like losing a friend

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.

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Schumacher's 2001 Grand Prix-winning Ferrari sold for £13.43m

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix is sold for £13.43m at auction.

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Tensions rise as superpowers scrap for a piece of the Arctic

As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.

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Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey'

The MP ended his time in parliament by drinking beer out of his shoe during his farewell speech.

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'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students

The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960.

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A coffee by any other name: Starbucks avoids brewing controversy in South Korea

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality".

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Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango.

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Cattle washed onto beaches in widespread Australia floods

A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate.

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Ramaphosa survives mauling by Trump over 'white genocide'

Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it "uncomfortable" to watch.

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Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.

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US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court

Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.

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Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.

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Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.

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Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.

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Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?

Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.

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Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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Liberal mayor Dan beats nationalist in tense race for Romanian presidency

Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.

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Portugal PM's party wins snap election but falls short of majority

The ruling right-of-centre Democratic Alliance of PM Luís Montenegro wins elections, amid a far-right surge.

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Austrian Eurovision winner JJ receives hero's welcome at Vienna airport

The 24-year-old took the title at the Eurovision competition with the song Wasted Love.

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Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers - but can it set them free?

The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with last-minute vote, as the UK comes 19th

Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.

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India's forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression

PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.

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Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants

After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.

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Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit

Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.

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Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?

US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary".

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Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.

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Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City

Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.

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How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.

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Top takeaways from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura's testimony at Diddy trial

Ms Ventura told the court of the "humiliation" and physical abuse she said she endured from the rapper.

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The heartbeat of a billion: What Virat Kohli meant to India

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli announced retirement from international Test cricket on Monday.

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Céline Dion appears at Eurovision, as Sweden qualify for the final

The singer sends a good luck message to Switzerland, as 10 countries qualify for Saturday's final.

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Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.

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Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed in California prison

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.

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Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.

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The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'

Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.

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BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank

Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank

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Along the Canada border, small-town America feels sting of Trump's trade war

Since the trade war began, crossings between the US and Canada are down some 17%. What has that cost towns such as Port Huron and Michigan?

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How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.

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Magic spells, innuendo and riddles: Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs

With just a week to go, here's our guide to the songs and artists taking part in Eurovision 2025.

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How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues

Scrutiny about the way the latest pope might run the Catholic Church started the moment he stepped on to the balcony.

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'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982.

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'There is no truce': Ukraine's soldiers and civilians on Russia's ceasefire

The BBC's Yogita Limaye went to the Donetsk region of Ukraine to speak to soldiers about life on the frontline.

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US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

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Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality.

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How Peter Dutton's heartland lost him Australia's election

It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat.

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Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave

The secretive process will get underway at the Vatican to find a new leader of the Catholic Church.

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Merz's messy path to power raises questions for future government

Merz had been working to project strength and purpose but instead became mired in political intrigue and division.

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Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

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Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz

As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there.

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Is Trump's plan to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison realistic?

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison.

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Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster

A large-scale bomb attack was thwarted by police before Gaga's first concert in Brazil since 2012.

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Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.

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Trump says he won't seek a third term

'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.

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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.

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'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.

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Two dead after Peruvian navy ship hits oil platform in Amazon River

Thirty crew members were rescued from the vessel, while one person remains missing, Peru's defence ministry says.

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Talks or no talks: who blinks first in US-China trade war?

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are locked in a game of chicken - despite wanting the same outcome.

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Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media

Chinese Australians are a crucial group that deserted the conservative Liberal-National coalition in the last election.

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Apple braces for $900m blow from Trump tariffs

The levies will weigh on the iPhone maker, despite Trump's decision to spare key electronics from the new import taxes.

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Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.

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Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires

Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem.

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Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people. Now they say it's 'silence'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues.

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Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.

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How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

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Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag

The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.

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Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone.

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Eight hundred Houthi targets hit after weeks of strikes, says US

Sustained air and naval strikes "have killed hundreds of Houthi fighters" in Yemen, the US military says.

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How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

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German defence minister says Ukraine should not agree to sweeping territorial concessions

Boris Pistorius says Boris Pistorius said Kyiv "should not go as far as the latest proposal by the American president".

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The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

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Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?

More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need.

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Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

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Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies

Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.

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DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

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How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?

BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

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'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

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California passes Japan as fourth largest economy

The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

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Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

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Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation

Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.

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Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest group in parliament.

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Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

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Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US

From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

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Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

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Will the next Pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

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Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine

The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.

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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?

The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

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Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election.

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A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest

India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.

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Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia

Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.

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India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82

At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.

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The mother and children trapped between two conflicts

Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.

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Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked

High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools.

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Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

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Trump's tariffs leave China's neighbours with an impossible choice

Ambitious economies like Vietnam and Indonesia are stuck between China and the US as the trade war escalates.

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Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?

There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime.

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What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations

BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a dangerous gang member.

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Telescope finds promising hints of life on distant planet

Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.

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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

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Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

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Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps

A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.

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Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China

The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.

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The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration

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Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage

The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held.

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Harvard rejects Trump administration's sweeping demands for change

"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights," the university says.

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More than 400 killed by rebels in Sudan says UN

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.

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In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst

The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab in the back".

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'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine

Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.

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Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'

The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.

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Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

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From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

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What we know about the Hudson helicopter crash

Six people have been confirmed to have died following the crash near to the New Jersey side of the Hudson.

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British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document

A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to the group.

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Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison

Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015.

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The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

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Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war

The US is now making nice – or at least nicer - with nations that had faced their retaliatory trade fire, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again

As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how have the last three years shaped the wartime president - and where does he go from here?

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Faulty antenna played role in fatal Australian helicopter crash

Four people died and six were seriously injured when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast in 2023.

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AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations.

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Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so

Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US.

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US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists

The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage.

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Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire

A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city.

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US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, says Trump

The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.

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Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

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Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home

Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector.

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India's rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins - but they are in trouble

Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India.

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Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

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Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare 'hands off'

Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.

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Rubio dismisses criticism over US response to Myanmar quake

The US has been accused of not doing enough to help Myanmar due to the shuttering of its humanitarian aid agency.

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Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade

The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes.

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Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

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Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs

The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong.

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Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?

The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.

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Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".

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'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.

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Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

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How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone

Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.

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Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

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The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

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US says law applies to 'all parties' in Gaza

The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.

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Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US

Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.

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'My Indian mum was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'

A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.

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BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake

Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.

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Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election

The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.

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Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't

India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging.

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The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade

Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US President's reciprocal tariffs the answer?

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No survivors after plane crashes into house in Minnesota

Officials said it was unclear how many people were onboard the plane, but the local fire chief has said that no one survived.

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'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect".

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Officer spared jail over fatal Tasering of 95-year-old

The former police officer was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Clare Nowland.

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Why are India's private firms not investing despite record profits?

Weak domestic consumption and muted export demand are restricting expansion plans, according to a report.

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DR Congo conflict tests China's diplomatic balancing act

Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

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China's dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters

China has failed to qualify for the last five World Cups - and once again, their chances look unlikely.

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Three sensitive messages from Yemen strike Signal chat unpacked and explained

We unpick excerpts from a group chat by high-ranking US security officials about an air strike on Yemen.

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Trump has blown up the world order - and left Europe's leaders scrabbling

This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges?

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Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital.

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Ros Atkins on... the media crackdown in Turkey

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at the targeting of press freedom by the Turkish government, as protests in the country continue.

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India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.

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A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks

US negotiators are holding talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.

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Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

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

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The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk

Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life.

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Earrings worth $769,500 recovered by Florida police after alleged thief swallows them

The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft.

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Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital.

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US to import millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease prices

A bird flu epidemic has caused egg prices to soar, and projections show they could rise by 41 percent this year.

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Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful.

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Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war

It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by rival paramilitary force.

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Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".

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Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

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Whistleblower reveals oil giant's 'awful' pollution

Colombia’s Ecopetrol polluted hundreds of sites, including water sources and wetlands, the BBC finds.

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Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

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'Nigerian Senate is run like a cult', suspended MP tells BBC

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says the system is trying "silence" her after she made sexual harassment allegations.

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Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace

Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.

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Local hero or Russian ally? The billionaire dividing Georgians

Some adore Bidzina Ivanishvili for defending Georgian traditions. Others see him as a Russian ally.

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Trump warns Iran will face 'dire' consequences unless Houthi attacks stop

"Every shot fired by the Houthis" will be blamed on Iran, Trump says as the US escalates attacks on Yemen.

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Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

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British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'

Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive

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Fifty-three killed in US strikes on Yemen, Houthis say

The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday.

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'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'

Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.

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Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir

A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Watch: SpaceX launches rocket with crew to relieve stranded astronauts

The spacecraft will arrive at the International Space Station this weekend and is meant to return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home.

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Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet

Footage shows passengers huddled on the wing of the commercial airliner, which was on the tarmac, as flames burn under the aircraft.

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

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BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

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Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.

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Is the US really heading into a recession?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

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From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.

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'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days

The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.

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Facebook was 'hand in glove' with China, BBC told

Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.

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Pro-Palestinian student protester detained by US immigration officials, says lawyer

Mahmoud Khalil was at his college accommodation when immigration officials detained him, says his attorney.

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Early summer could spell trouble for India's farms and factories

Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy.

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India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.

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Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

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Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia

It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.

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Dolly Parton releases new song honouring late husband Carl Thomas Dean

The pair were married for 60 years before Dean died earlier this week.

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Double murderer is first US inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, who battered his ex-girlfriend's parents to death, spoke of "love and apology" in his last statement.

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Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart

The Oscar-winning actor, 95, died from coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease listed as a contributing factor.

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The Indian film showing the bride's 'humiliation' in arranged marriage

Sthal is notable for the unflinching way it portrays a bride's experience in arranged marriage.

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Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province

'Huge reinforcements' are heading to the coastal province city of Jableh following reports of deadly clashes.

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As US and Canada trade barbs, it's so far so good for Mexico's Sheinbaum

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader's approach to the White House.

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Europe 'at turning point in history', French president warns

Leaders are also expected to discuss how the EU can further support Kyiv after the US suspended aid to Ukraine.

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Boom to gloom: India middle-class jitters amid trillion-dollar market rout

One in five Indian households invest in the stock market, but the recent crash has left investors anxious.

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Ros Atkins on... President Trump's history with Ukraine

The BBC's analysis editor takes a look at President Trump's history with Ukraine - and how it set the stage for this week's events.

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Hong Kong-based company to sell Panama Canal ports

US-based investment company BlackRock will buy two ports after Donald Trump's increased interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.

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India's fighter jet battle: US v Russia in the skies

India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force. But is a cutting-edge US fighter jet the answer?

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Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?

Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.

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Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".

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Mineral deal 'ready to sign', says Zelensky

Speaking to reporters after a summit of European leaders in London, Ukrainian President Zelensky reflects on the public White House showdown.

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His name was in a child abuse diary - now his family listen to 'vile' testimony

Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, including Mauricette Vinet's grandson

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'They don't belong in the Med': Future of homeless orcas still uncertain

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

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Cuts to national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears

Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety, and for wildlife.

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Chaos and unproven theories surround Tates' release from Romania

The abrupt departure of the Tate brothers by private jet has left a fresh trail of confusion and unanswered questions in its wake.

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First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

Travellers enter a mini capitalist enclave far from Pyongyang, on a tightly controlled visit.

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Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but the film can't air in the country

Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.

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Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart

In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even "falsely implicating" people.

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Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens

The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing.

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Inside the Taliban's surveillance network monitoring millions

The Taliban say 90,000 CCTV cameras in Kabul will reduce crime but there are fears for human rights.

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Did Iron Age 'begin' in India? Tamil Nadu dig sparks debate

Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey's Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history.

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Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.

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Myanmar villagers reveal 'desperate' illegal kidney sales

Two Burmese men tell the BBC they used forged documents and middlemen to undergo surgery in India.

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Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?

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Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says

Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a "reduction in force" effort, according to an email sent to staff.

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Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says

Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a "reduction in force" effort, according to an email sent to staff.

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Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies

Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.

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List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

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He dreamed of a cycling revolution. Then an SUV crushed him

Paul Varry's death has triggered a debate in Paris over the dramatic expansion of cycle infrastructure.

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Are planes crashing more often?

A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise?

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Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

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Passengers on crashed Toronto plane offered US$30,000 each

The gesture to the affected travellers - all of whom survived - comes with no strings attached, the airline says.

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World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded

The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.

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YouTuber's 'dirty' comments spark massive row in India

Remarks made by popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on a talent show have led to a huge controversy.

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India seeks AI breakthrough - but is it falling behind?

Two years after ChatGPT, China launched DeepSeek, but India doesn't have its own foundational model yet.

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Watch: Deadly storm hits south-eastern US and Canada

At least 13 people have died after a storm hit south-eastern parts of the US.

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Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

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Base full of mouldy food and secret documents: Iran’s rapid retreat from Syria

The BBC examines the chaos left behind after Iran had to abandon its military bases in Syria.

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Illegal and unseen: Nine surprising facts about Indians in the US

Indians make up only a small share of the overall unauthorised migrant population in the US.

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'Montoya, por favor!': Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet

As clips from Spain's Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show's executive producer.

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Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal

Donald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks?

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Discordant Ukraine statements from Trump team leave allies anxious

A cacophony from senior members of the US administration has sown confusion and alarm in Europe.

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What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work

You'll sometimes see one of his children on his shoulders as billionaire Elon Musk makes public appearances.

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Transgender references removed from Stonewall monument website

On the National Park Service website, the acronym LGBTQ+ has been shortened to LGB, standing for lesbian, gay and bisexual.

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Man pleads guilty in shooting of US teen Ralph Yarl

The unarmed teenager was shot in April 2023 after knocking on the wrong door as he went to pick up his brothers. He survived the shooting.

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Bowen: Zelensky forced to face tough new reality after Trump-Putin phone call

Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.

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Zelensky says no peace deal without Ukraine involvement

Ukraine's president says he will not be shut out of peace negotiations after Trump says he agreed to start talks with Putin.

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Dozens injured in suspected car-ramming attack in Munich

The driver, who was detained at the scene, was a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, police said.

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Car ramming comes as migration at forefront of German elections

The incident is likely to have an impact on Germany's election in ten days.

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Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.

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Why India fails to protect its domestic workers despite decades of abuse

Despite the high demand for domestic workers, they remain India's most vulnerable and exploited people.

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Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Korea

The country's acting president has ordered an investigation into the incident in the city of Daejeon.

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The American goods that could rise in price from metal tariffs

Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.

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Romania president resigns after impeachment pressure over cancelled vote

His exit comes as political opponents had sought to remove him over remaining in office beyond the end of his term.

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Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?

The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.

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Doge will look at military spending, says Trump as he defends Musk

The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts 'maybe in 24 hours'.

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Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service.

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What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?

Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.

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Musk's Doge takes aim at US consumer protection agency

The billionaire aide to Donald Trump indicates he wants to see the end of an agency founded after the financial crash of 2007-8.

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Tourists flee and homes break apart in Santorini, but resilient locals remain

People started evacuating the island as it was shook by tremors - but not everyone is fleeing.

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Trump says he is revoking Biden's security clearances

"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," President Donald Trump says.

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Stranded astronaut says being stuck in space ‘an opportunity’

Suni Williams said she still pinches herself seeing the view from the International Space Station.

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British conman jailed for six years for running over French policemen

The French prosecutor said he had turned a rural area into a "bewildering scene worthy of Mad Max".

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Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming residents

Pictures and videos show the intensely coloured water flowing into an estuary, the Rio de la Plata.

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Scams, casinos and high-rises: The BBC visits a bizarre city in a war zone

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.

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Trump sanctions International Criminal Court, calls it 'illegitimate'

The order accuses the Hague-based body of creating a "shameful moral equivalency" between Hamas and Israel, the White House says.

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Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals

U-turn by former the diversity champion comes as major companies face pressure to drop the policies.

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Trump signs order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

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Trump tariff 'made something snap in us' - many Canadians see US rift beyond repair

The tariffs and US President Donald Trump's '51st State' comments have made way for a surge of patriotism in Canada.

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Strong earthquake near Santorini after days of tremors

More than 11,000 people have already left the island of Santorini in recent days.

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India looks on nervously as Trump wields tariff threat

Delhi hopes tariff cuts have put it ahead of the game - but will that satisfy Trump, or is trade action still on the table?

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Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis.

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BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease.

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Dying with dignity: Breaking the taboo around 'living wills' in India

A living will lets people choose the medical care they want to receive if they develop a terminal illness.

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Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.

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Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.

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Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?

The success of SpaceX, Blue Origin and other private-sector space firms are throwing up hard questions about the direction of America's 'great national treasure'

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Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region.

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'When it happens, it breaks you' - Ice skaters reel from US plane crash

A BBC correspondent visited the Skating Club of Boston, which had connections to six crash victims.

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Secretive US church coerced women into giving up babies for adoption

Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say former members.

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Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.

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Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy

The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Divers search for survivors after plane carrying 64 crashes into Washington DC river

The plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew, crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a helicopter.

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First responders at scene of plane crash in Washington DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers collided in mid-air with a military helicopter with three US Army soldiers aboard.

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Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay

The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba.

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Five takeaways from RFK Jr's first confirmation hearing

Senators grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump's pick for health secretary, on vaccine comments and his stance on abortion.

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Roman Abramovich could owe UK £1bn over tax dodge that helped bankroll Chelsea FC

Scheme to avoid tax on offshore billions may have been botched because money was managed from the UK, BBC learns.

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Sea of belongings strewn aside as worshippers flee India crush

The surge happened when people who were sleeping on the riverbank were trampled by other pilgrims.

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans

The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding violates the law.

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Doomsday Clock moved closest ever to destruction

The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors.

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How a kabaddi club in India is changing girls' lives

A kabaddi club has helped Indian girls find new opportunities and become financially independent as adults.

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Trump administration fires justice department lawyers who investigated him

The lawyers were part of former special counsel Jack Smith's team which brought two cases against the president.

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Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

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Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.

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Three children drown every day in India's wetlands. But mothers are fighting back

Mothers in the harsh Sundarbans delta are battling the rising tide of child drownings.

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Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel

The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel blocking the return of Gazans to north Gaza.

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Trump says he believes US will 'get Greenland'

The president told reporters the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us".

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Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.

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Mexican workers set up tent city to house deportees from US

As well as a place to sleep, returning Mexicans will receive food, medicine and help in obtaining documents.

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Holocaust survivors fear Europe is forgetting the lessons of Auschwitz

Eighty years after the liberation of the concentration camp, some politicians have been quick to target outsiders.

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Gaza rescuers face toll of their work: 'I have become afraid of my own memories'

Throughout the Israeli bombardment, the Civil Defence was responsible for pulling the living and the dead from the rubble.

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Rig disaster families welcome critical study

The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed.

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US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says

The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

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Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past

"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal.

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Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US

Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.

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The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.

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'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.

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Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'

The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.

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Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted

Some of the president's own team had signalled not all of those arrested over the Capitol riot would be released - until his order on Monday.

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Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny

He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.

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'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'

The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes.

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South Korean impeached president's detention extended

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

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Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells.

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How historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare

The BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.

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Has Trump promised too much on US economy?

He won the election to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs can't both win out, say experts.

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Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.

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How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.

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Three reasons Trump tariffs aren't China's only problem

China's economy has hit the government's 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.

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The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

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How 'spirit guide' Usha Vance boosted JD Vance's meteoric rise

The Vance's are often photographed hand-in-hand but since he was selected as Trump's VP, the couple has yet to sit for a news interview together.

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Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now

Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall.

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New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee

Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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US man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Prosecutors alleged the man from Texas sent threatening and explicit messages to the Indiana Fever star player.

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'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

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A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

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'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'

Young male gamers thought it resembled a gesture used by a radical feminist community to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.

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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

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The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

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In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay

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The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams

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Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

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'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.

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Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in

The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.

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How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

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Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop

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"Stop shooting! My daughter is dead": Woman killed as West Bank power struggle rages

Shatha al-Sabbagh's family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames "outlaws".

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Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US

Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.

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Trump Jr to visit Greenland after father repeats desire for US ownership

The president-elect says US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity".

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S Korea's impeached president defiant as arrest deadline looms

Yoon is waiting out the arrest warrant in his residence, newly fortified by barbed wire and buses.

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Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.

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Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

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Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

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