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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