Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush

20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports.

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Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course.

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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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At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

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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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Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say

The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations.

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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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Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say

Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.

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Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

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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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'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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At least 16 killed as Kenya protesters battle police, rights group says

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government.

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Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse

Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region.

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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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Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damaged

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

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'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

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Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

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Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

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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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Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate.

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Hurricane Erick hits Mexico resort towns killing two

Video shows communities in the affected areas dealing with flood waters and a messy clean-up.

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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war".

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Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.

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Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible".

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Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say

Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a potential threat, but that it was unaware of injuries.

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'No-bra, no-exam' rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage

A video goes viral showing female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras.

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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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Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC.

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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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'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

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Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

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Minnesota assassination survivor and husband shot 17 times

Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large.

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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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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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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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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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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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What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

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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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Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded

London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India.

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How Trump's immigration raids sparked protests and unrest

The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities.

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French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs.

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'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

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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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At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis.

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Watch: Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'

The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting.

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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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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country.

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BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days.

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Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople".

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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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Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.

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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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How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.

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Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state.

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Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

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Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.

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Are the surprise airfield attacks a turning point for Ukraine?

Ukraine is still digesting the full implications of Operation Spider's Web, writes our correspondent.

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Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year.

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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.

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Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities.

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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos.

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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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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.

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Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight.

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Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest

One poll has pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski in the lead, while the other indicates conservative Karol Nawrocki will win.

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Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.

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Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge

The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son.

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French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98

Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.

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Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation.

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Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars

The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.

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Trump tariffs reinstated as legal battle erupts

Tariffs will remain in place while a legal battle over Trump's tariffs continues.

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Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses

It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial.

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Rosenberg: What a new Stalin statue says about Russia's attempt to reshape history

A brand new statue of of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin has been unveiled at a Metro station in Moscow.

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Giant of African literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.

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Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates

The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eight other inmates.

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Crowds overrun US-backed group's new aid distribution site in Gaza

Videos show people walking over torn-down fences at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's site in Rafah.

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Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone'

The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say.

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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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Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

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Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem

Israeli opposition leaders condemned attacks on Palestinians as "racist" and a disgrace to Judaism.

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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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Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

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US arrests man for allegedly trying to firebomb embassy in Israel

Officials say a 28-year-old with US citizenship had Molotov cocktails in his backpack and called for "death to America".

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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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Watch: Suspected sabotage causes Cannes power cut 'meltdown'

The prestigious film festival was disrupted, about 160,000 homes were without power and businesses were left without power.

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DR Congo ex-leader lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges

Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location.

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Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.

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Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.

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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: German troops permanently sent to Lithuania's eastern border

The German military has not permanently stationed troops on foreign soil since World War Two.

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Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students

The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices.

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Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.

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Judge says US deportations to South Sudan violate court order

The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move.

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Anti-Hamas protests in southern Gaza enter third day

Protesters were seen in videos calling for an end to the war and the removal of the armed group from Gaza

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Watch: Fatal storms flood the south of France

At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.

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French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

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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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US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.

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Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?

A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.

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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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Warsaw's liberal mayor leads Polish presidential vote – exit poll

Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face conservative historian Karol Nawrocki in a second round run-off.

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US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.

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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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Police investigate fatal explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured.

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Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland

Police have not confirmed the number of deaths but said there were five people on board in total.

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Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

The US president said he would also talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Nato leaders.

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Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.

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Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.

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Watch: UK surgeon shares footage from Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike

Tuesday's strike killed 28 people, the Hamas-run civil defence said. Israel says it was a precise strike on Hamas.

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Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.

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Seventeen arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse

The State Audit Office tower collapsed when Bangkok was hit by tremors of a massive earthquake in Myanmar.

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Ukraine to attend peace talks as US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough

Marco Rubio says the "only way we’re going to have a breakthrough here is between President Trump and President Putin".

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'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland

Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.

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Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike

Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.

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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.

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'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court

The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.

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Poland says Russia recruited arsonists online for Warsaw fire

Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.

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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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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.

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Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband

There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.

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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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Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

It comes as a senior Palestinian official confirms direct talks between Hamas and the US in Qatar.

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Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar

The aircraft is intended for use as a presidential plane, which will then be donated to Trump's library.

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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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India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal

Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks.

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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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Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

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Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

Her arrest follows the White House's crackdown on what it has classified as antisemitism on US campuses.

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India reports strikes on military bases, Pakistan denies any role

India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad.

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Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.

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Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

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Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report

US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

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The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave

There has been a growing coalescence around the idea Pope Francis's work to shake up the workings of the Church should be built on - but some of his critics are not convinced.

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Carney tells Trump that Canada 'won't be for sale, ever'

The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a "wonderful marriage" of incorporating Canada into the US.

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French hunter given suspended sentence for killing protected bear

The 81-year-old man said he had no choice but to shoot the animal after it attacked him during a hunt.

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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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Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack.

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Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

Kyiv says it struck a drone command centre in border village and insists forces remain inside Russian region

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Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang.

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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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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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Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

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Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party's arms

The People's Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy.

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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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Seven killed in tour bus crash near Yellowstone National Park

A pickup truck and a tourist van collide on a highway near the famous park in eastern Idaho.

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US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child

Joseph Czuba was convicted for targeting the child and his mother over their Muslim faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war.

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North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development

The announcement comes after North Korea confirmed for the first time its soldiers are fighting alongside Russia.

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Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

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Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down.

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Ros Atkins on... What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at what has been agreed in the much-anticipated agreement.

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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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Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

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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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Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes.

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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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Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say

Trump's border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them.

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'Our community is grieving,' say Vancouver festival organisers

Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken".

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Qatar claims slight progress towards ceasefire in Gaza

But the Qatari PM says there was still no "answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war".

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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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Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general

The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack.

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'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death

Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.

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Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.

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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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Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

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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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Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC

Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

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Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

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Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

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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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US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

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New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.

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Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice

Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.

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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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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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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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Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat

As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.

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Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests

Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month.

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Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

"There will be a trade deal, 100%," Trump said, while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach agreement.

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Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading 'Russian narratives'

Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions.

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Six injured in shooting at Florida State University

One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

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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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US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

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The stars who turned their back on Hollywood (and some who returned)

As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession.

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Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake

The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats.

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Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

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Katy Perry kisses the ground as Blue Origin crew return to land

The all-female crew are back on Earth after reaching space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.

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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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BBC visits scene of destruction in Sumy after Russian attack

The BBC's James Waterhouse describes the scene of a Russian strike that has killed at least 34 people.

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Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI

The suspect's phone allegedly contains material about a neo-Nazi group and praise for Adolf Hitler.

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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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A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs

Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans.

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US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa

Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening.

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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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Israel to include Rafah in Gaza 'security zones' - defence minister

The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.

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At least one dead in Hudson River helicopter crash

It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.

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Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire

Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.

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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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US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for talks

But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately".

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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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South Korea's president has been removed from power: What happens now?

The constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman.

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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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Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China

The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods.

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Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel's killing of Gaza paramedics

The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime".

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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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Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

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Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs

The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks.

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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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Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect

It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office.

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Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts.

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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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Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'

Kilmar Abergo Garcia, a long-time US resident who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison, must return by Monday, the judge ruled.

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Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza

BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online.

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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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Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

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Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash

Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky.

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Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.

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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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Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash

Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.

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'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay

The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.

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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah

It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.

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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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Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally party leader can run for French president.

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Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations

It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations.

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Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall

The US's former envoy to Kabul said that Ms Hall is now in the care of Qatari officials and would "soon be heading home".

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Japan chain shuts shops after pests found in food

Sukiya announced the temporary closure after customers found an insect and a rat in their food.

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Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

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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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Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.

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How will Australia choose its next prime minister?

As the nation prepares to head to the polls on 3 May, here's a guide to its electoral system and what to watch.

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N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'

Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia.

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Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.

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Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

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Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show.

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UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia.

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Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".

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Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told.

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Trump bemoans a portrait of him - but gets a new one from Putin

The US president is unhappy with a "distorted" portrait in Colorado, but "touched" by a gift from Russia.

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Russia accused of 'hollow' peace talks as fresh strike injures dozens

Russian missiles hit the city of Sumy as negotiators met the US delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks.

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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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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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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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Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like.

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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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Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?

Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war?

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'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.

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Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border

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Ukraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' words

Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week.

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Trump administration 'evaded' providing deportation flight information, judge says

The judge has given the government until Friday to provide an update from someone directly involved in the discussions.

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Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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Zelensky tells Russia to drop 'unnecessary' demands ahead of peace talks

Ukraine's leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a "big gift to Russia".

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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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Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

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Trump hails 'very good' phone call with Zelensky

The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track" after an hour-long conversation.

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BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done.

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Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire

The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire.

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.

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The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US.

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Prince Harry's US visa records must be released, judge rules

A US-based think tank alleged the Duke of Sussex lied to immigration officers about his past drug use.

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No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen

President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.

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

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Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.

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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

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The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information.

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US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis

US President Donald Trump cited the armed group's recent attacks in the Red Sea as justification.

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Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

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This week in the White House, the US president escalated his global trade war and tried to broker peace in Ukraine.

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Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire.

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Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal

Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.

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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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Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis.

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Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia

Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.

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Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".

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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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Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter

The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.

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EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

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It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

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BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea.

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BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

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Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban

Sunday's decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu's supporters in the capital Bucharest.

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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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The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine.

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Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled.

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Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.

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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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Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the deadly disease.

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South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' with US

Pretoria refuses to respond directly to the latest criticism of the country from President Trump.

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Clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in the dictator's former heartlands show the risks ahead, writes Middle East correspondent Hugh Bachega.

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Toni Mannion was looking forward to making "special memories" with her terminally ill daughter.

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The past seven days have seen tariffs implemented, a major domestic speech and developments on relations with Ukraine.

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Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital

The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February.

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Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister

The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government.

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Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt."

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Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane

The 17-year-old was restrained after sneaking into a Melbourne airport and getting onto an aircraft, police say.

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What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams.

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US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages

Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages.

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Don't complain about use of New Zealand's Māori name, MPs told

It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament.

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

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What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?

Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the BBC he is "aware of everything" after European summit in London.

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Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?

Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.

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Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff.

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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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The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance.

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Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?

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DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting

Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.

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The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water.

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Six killed in blast at Pakistan's 'University of Jihad'

No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed influential cleric Maulana Hamid ul-Haq.

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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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Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight

The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin.

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Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures

The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack.

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Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl.

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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team.

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'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.

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Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair.

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BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

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Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February.

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

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From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

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Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says

The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.

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California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work.

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Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault

Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.

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'The smallest coffins are the heaviest': Israel grieves youngest hostages

The return of the children in coffins, and their mother's absence, is being painfully felt across the country.

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Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

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'Help us': Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel

Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported.

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'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws ire

What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment.

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Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.

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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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Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC

A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks.

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Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

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Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.

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Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire

A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean.

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€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare

Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare

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The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.

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Salman Rushdie testifies he thought he was dying after stabbing

The author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state.

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Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says

The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks.

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Austrian police search for 'shaman fraudster' suspect

Police said they discovered cash, jewellery and gold worth over 10m euros at the woman's house near Vienna.

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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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South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation.

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

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Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority, exit poll shows

Albin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's parliamentary election but not be able to govern alone, an exit poll predicts

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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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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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African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days.

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Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos.

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In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza.

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Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

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Player was 'overwhelmed' after World Cup kiss, court hears

Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales.

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Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes.

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Analysis: Trump's real-estate instincts clash with his America First worldview

This isn't the first time he has seen a foreign policy problem as a business opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail

Mzia Amaglobeli is accused of slapping a police chief but her detention has made her a symbol of resistance.

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Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?

El Salvador has offered to take in criminals deported from the US and house them in its mega-jail.

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RFK Jr clears first vote towards Senate confirmation

Kennedy won the support of Republicans on a Senate committee including Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor who had expressed scepticism.

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Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs

The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans.

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Residents of China's largest city gave their thoughts on Trump's tariffs and their nation's response.

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

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

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court.

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Sabrina Carpenter wins first Grammy Award of 2025

The first of 94 trophies is handed out in Los Angeles, as the 67th Grammy Awards get underway.

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Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin

The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week.

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Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital.

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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

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Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.

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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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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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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

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Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.

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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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Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time

There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday.

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Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Three Israelis and five Thais were freed by Hamas amid chaotic scenes in Gaza.

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In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

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Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament

Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks.

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DeepSeek: How China's 'AI heroes' overcame US curbs to stun Silicon Valley

How did a little-known Chinese start-up build a powerful new AI model despite restrictions?

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Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

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Trump to sign order eliminating DEI from military

The president also will reinstate US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines.

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DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

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My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.

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S Korean president charged with insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented indictment means the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted.

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote

The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.

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IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civilians

The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds.

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Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders.

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Does China 'operate' Panama Canal like Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

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Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel

At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu.

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Fans rush for hotly anticipated 'romantasy' sequel

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter.

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Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President

The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'.

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'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.

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Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel

Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces.

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Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead

The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.

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Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

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US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion

The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.

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'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

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Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.

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Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict

The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.

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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

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Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

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Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests

The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

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Five takeaways from Trump defence pick Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

For more than four hours, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the defence department, including its three million employees and massive budget.

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Palestinians and Israelis dare to hope as Gaza deal reportedly close

Mediator Qatar says there are no major issues blocking a ceasefire and hostage release agreement.

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US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

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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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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

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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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As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno

The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.

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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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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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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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Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election.

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.

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Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say

A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.

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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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Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

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BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction

Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area.

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Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north.

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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

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Trump threatens "very high" tariffs on Denmark over Greenland

Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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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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Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration

Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms

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Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.

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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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New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians.

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The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

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Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

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Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

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With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

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Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time

The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time.

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Las Vegas police said the the person found in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head was Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger.

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What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

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Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

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The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects.

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The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran.

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