Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

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What we know about Michigan church shooting and arson attack

Officials have not yet named a motive for the shooter or the names of the four people killed.

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Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

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US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

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Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

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Thunberg denies claims Gaza flotilla is a publicity stunt

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

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Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files

The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.

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Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78

She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.

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New York office gunman had low-level CTE, medical examiner finds

Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July

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From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

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Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s

The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.

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Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

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Malawi's ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

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From escalators to teleprompters, Trump piles on criticism at the UN

In a wide-ranging speech, President Trump slammed the world body and singled out many of the countries in attendance.

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Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

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France formally recognises Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

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Copenhagen airport shut after drone sightings, police say

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

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California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

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Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

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Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question - who would lead it?

With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge

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'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.

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British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release

Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison.

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How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.

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At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire

Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.

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US deportees sue Ghana over 'illegal' detention

Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.

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Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison

Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

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Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

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'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

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Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

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'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

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US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

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Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.

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Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says

He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case.

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'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

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Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

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New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace.

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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

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Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.

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Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts

The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress.

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Supreme Court rules that immigration raids in LA can continue

US top court says that immigration agents can stop people based solely on their race, language or job.

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Argentine rights activist Rosa Roisinblit dies aged 106

A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies.

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Teen gamer who 'performed miracles' becomes first millennial saint

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles.

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Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world

s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".

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Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

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Rosenberg: What's behind Putin's uncompromising stance on Ukraine?

Moscow's diplomatic success in China, and Trump's lack of action, have emboldened Putin, reports Steve Rosenberg.

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Three ways Epstein scandal could go for Trump

This week the victims of Epstein's crimes came forward to demand more information, piling pressure on the White House.

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How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

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'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.

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Watch: RFK Jr questioned during fiery hearing

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faced questions on Covid deaths, vaccines and his record during an often heated Senate hearing.

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Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela

The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

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Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.

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Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China at talks in Beijing

The two leaders are seeking to promote "a more just and reasonable global governance system".

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Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

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US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.

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Czech opposition leader hit in head with crutch during rally

Andrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM.

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Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

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India's Modi has 'insightful' talks in Putin's limo

The two leaders - both under pressure from Donald Trump - spent 45 minutes inside the Russian leader's car.

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