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Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

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The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

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US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.

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Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport

A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

August 25, 2026world news No comments

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 25, 2026world news No comments

Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

August 24, 2026world news No comments

What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?

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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

August 23, 2026world news No comments

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

August 23, 2026world news No comments

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

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Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

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US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired

Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

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Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

August 21, 2026world news No comments

Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

August 20, 2026world news No comments

Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

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Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

August 20, 2026world news No comments

Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.

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Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours

August 19, 2026world news No comments

BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.

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81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994

August 19, 2026world news No comments

Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.

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Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs

August 18, 2026world news No comments

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

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Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

August 17, 2026world news No comments

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

August 16, 2026world news No comments

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.

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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

August 16, 2026world news No comments

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

August 15, 2026world news No comments

Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.

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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

August 14, 2026world news No comments

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

August 14, 2026world news No comments

Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

August 14, 2026world news No comments

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

August 13, 2026world news No comments

The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.

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Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages

August 13, 2026world news No comments

A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.

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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

August 13, 2026world news No comments

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

August 12, 2026world news No comments

Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

August 11, 2026world news No comments

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

August 11, 2026world news No comments

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president

August 11, 2026world news No comments

Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.

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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections

August 10, 2026world news No comments

Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.

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Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube

August 10, 2026world news No comments

Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.

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How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

August 09, 2026world news No comments

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.

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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

August 09, 2026world news No comments

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

August 08, 2026world news No comments

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

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Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

August 08, 2026world news No comments

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).

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What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

August 07, 2026world news No comments

At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.

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Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

August 07, 2026world news No comments

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

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DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

August 06, 2026world news No comments

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.

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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

August 05, 2026world news No comments

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

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Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

August 05, 2026world news No comments

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.

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After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

August 05, 2026world news No comments

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

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Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

August 04, 2026world news No comments

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

August 03, 2026world news No comments

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

August 03, 2026world news No comments

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

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How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

August 02, 2026world news No comments

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

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Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

August 01, 2026world news No comments

Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.

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Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

August 01, 2026world news No comments

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.

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Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned

August 01, 2026world news No comments

Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.

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What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers

July 31, 2026world news No comments

Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.

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What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

July 31, 2026world news No comments

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

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Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect

July 30, 2026world news No comments

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

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Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta

July 30, 2026world news No comments

The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.

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Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

July 30, 2026world news No comments

Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.

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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

July 29, 2026world news No comments

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

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Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq

July 29, 2026world news No comments

US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

July 28, 2026world news No comments

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

July 28, 2026world news No comments

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

July 27, 2026world news No comments

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

July 27, 2026world news No comments

Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.

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The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

July 26, 2026world news No comments

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.

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Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

July 26, 2026world news No comments

The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

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Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

July 26, 2026world news No comments

Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

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What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating

From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

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Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight

The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

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Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis

Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.

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Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say

Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre.

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Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

July 24, 2026world news No comments

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

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Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

July 23, 2026world news No comments

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.

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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

July 23, 2026world news No comments

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".

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Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs

July 23, 2026world news No comments

Canada's industry is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.

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Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

July 22, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

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Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

July 22, 2026world news No comments

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

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Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist

July 22, 2026world news No comments

The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say

July 21, 2026world news No comments

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

July 21, 2026world news No comments

The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament

July 20, 2026world news No comments

Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

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Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

July 20, 2026world news No comments

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

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'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergies caused by tick bites

July 20, 2026world news No comments

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.

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‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent

July 19, 2026world news No comments

Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

July 19, 2026world news No comments

Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

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Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods

July 19, 2026world news No comments

Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.

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Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

July 18, 2026world news No comments

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

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Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

July 18, 2026world news No comments

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

July 17, 2026world news No comments

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

July 17, 2026world news No comments

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

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Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends

July 16, 2026world news No comments

More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.

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At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died

July 16, 2026world news No comments

The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths, including those at Camp Mystic - is once again being hit.

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Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

July 15, 2026world news No comments

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

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What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?

July 15, 2026world news No comments

Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.

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Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

July 14, 2026world news No comments

A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.

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How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

July 14, 2026world news No comments

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

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Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris

July 13, 2026world news No comments

The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.

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Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

July 12, 2026world news No comments

He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.

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South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

July 12, 2026world news No comments

South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.

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Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

July 11, 2026world news No comments

Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.

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More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation

July 11, 2026world news No comments

"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.

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China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says

July 10, 2026world news No comments

It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?

July 10, 2026world news No comments

A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he did not pull the trigger.

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Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history

July 10, 2026world news No comments

Jannik Sinner produces a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for history and set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.

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Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.

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Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story

Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.

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Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges

A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?

The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.

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Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning

July 08, 2026world news No comments

After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

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US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to 'hit them hard'

July 08, 2026world news No comments

Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country's south.

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Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato

July 08, 2026world news No comments

Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is really the case.

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Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe

July 07, 2026world news No comments

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.

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Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

July 07, 2026world news No comments

Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

July 06, 2026world news No comments

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

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Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days

July 06, 2026world news No comments

The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.

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Trump thanks Fifa for overturning USA striker's ban

July 05, 2026world news No comments

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

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Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader

July 05, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

July 04, 2026world news No comments

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

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Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

July 04, 2026world news No comments

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

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Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

July 04, 2026world news No comments

Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks".

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German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

July 03, 2026world news No comments

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

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Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue

July 03, 2026world news No comments

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

July 03, 2026world news No comments

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'

July 02, 2026world news No comments

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.

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People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum

July 02, 2026world news No comments

Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

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Businessman goes on trial over murder of Maltese journalist

July 01, 2026world news No comments

Yorgen Fenech denies any involvement in the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017.

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Fire kills five at Antwerp apartment block

July 01, 2026world news No comments

A man was seen clambering through a window to escape black smoke in the block where some 200 people live.

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Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

June 30, 2026world news No comments

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

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DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

June 29, 2026world news No comments

Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

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Desperate search for earthquake survivors continues outside Caracas

June 29, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Will Grant reports on the efforts to dig out survivors in the port city of Catia la Mer.

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Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery

June 28, 2026world news No comments

Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.

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In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

June 27, 2026world news No comments

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

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Watch: A race of against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers

June 27, 2026world news No comments

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

June 26, 2026world news No comments

Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.

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Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

June 26, 2026world news No comments

Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper.

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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

June 25, 2026world news No comments

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

June 24, 2026world news No comments

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

June 23, 2026world news No comments

Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.

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'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge

June 23, 2026world news No comments

Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.

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UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

June 23, 2026world news No comments

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

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'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on

June 22, 2026world news No comments

One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.

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Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

June 21, 2026world news No comments

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

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Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

June 20, 2026world news No comments

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

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Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say

June 20, 2026world news No comments

The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.

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Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

June 19, 2026world news No comments

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

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Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

June 18, 2026world news No comments

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

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British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain

June 18, 2026world news No comments

Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.

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Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles

June 17, 2026world news No comments

The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.

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Initial US-Iran agreement leaves many key issues to be negotiated

June 17, 2026world news No comments

Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

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Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism

June 17, 2026world news No comments

Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".

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'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

June 16, 2026world news No comments

The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

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Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid

June 16, 2026world news No comments

The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.

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A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation

June 15, 2026world news No comments

From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.

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Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'

June 15, 2026world news No comments

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.

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Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu

June 15, 2026world news No comments

Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.

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Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

June 14, 2026world news No comments

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

June 14, 2026world news No comments

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

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US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

June 13, 2026world news No comments

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

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US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump

June 13, 2026world news No comments

Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.

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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

June 12, 2026world news No comments

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

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King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

June 12, 2026world news No comments

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

June 11, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

June 11, 2026world news No comments

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

June 10, 2026world news No comments

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

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Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered

June 10, 2026world news No comments

The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.

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Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

June 09, 2026world news No comments

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?

June 08, 2026world news No comments

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

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Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

June 08, 2026world news No comments

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg

June 07, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

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Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?

June 07, 2026world news No comments

Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.

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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

June 06, 2026world news No comments

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

June 05, 2026world news No comments

Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

June 05, 2026world news No comments

Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

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Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue

June 04, 2026world news No comments

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

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From butterflies to breast milk - Uber lists wild backseat discoveries

June 03, 2026world news No comments

The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day.

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Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

June 02, 2026world news No comments

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

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White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident

June 02, 2026world news No comments

The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.

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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

June 01, 2026world news No comments

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

May 31, 2026world news No comments

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men

May 31, 2026world news No comments

So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

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Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection

May 31, 2026world news No comments

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

May 30, 2026world news No comments

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

May 30, 2026world news No comments

Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

May 29, 2026world news No comments

Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

May 29, 2026world news No comments

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

May 28, 2026world news No comments

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

May 28, 2026world news No comments

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.

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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll

May 28, 2026world news No comments

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'

May 27, 2026world news No comments

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

May 27, 2026world news No comments

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

May 26, 2026world news No comments

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

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Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

May 26, 2026world news No comments

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

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'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C

May 25, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .

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Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

May 25, 2026world news No comments

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

May 25, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

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How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

May 24, 2026world news No comments

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

May 24, 2026world news No comments

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.

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Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

May 24, 2026world news No comments

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

May 23, 2026world news No comments

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

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Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan

May 22, 2026world news No comments

The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.

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'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate

May 22, 2026world news No comments

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

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Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

May 21, 2026world news No comments

The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.

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Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher

May 21, 2026world news No comments

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

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US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

May 20, 2026world news No comments

Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

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Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

May 20, 2026world news No comments

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.

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Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

May 19, 2026world news No comments

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

May 17, 2026world news No comments

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

May 17, 2026world news No comments

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

May 16, 2026world news No comments

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

May 16, 2026world news No comments

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

May 16, 2026world news No comments

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.

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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard

The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.

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Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

May 12, 2026world news No comments

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

May 12, 2026world news No comments

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

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Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

May 11, 2026world news No comments

Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.

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How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout

May 10, 2026world news No comments

Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars".

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UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

May 09, 2026world news No comments

The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.

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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

May 08, 2026world news No comments

The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

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How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

May 07, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

May 07, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

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Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria

May 07, 2026world news No comments

Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.

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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

May 06, 2026world news No comments

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia

May 06, 2026world news No comments

Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

May 05, 2026world news No comments

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war

May 05, 2026world news No comments

He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

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Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says

May 05, 2026world news No comments

As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting started".

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The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

May 04, 2026world news No comments

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say

May 04, 2026world news No comments

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

May 04, 2026world news No comments

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

May 03, 2026world news No comments

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

May 02, 2026world news No comments

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

May 01, 2026world news No comments

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

May 01, 2026world news No comments

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

May 01, 2026world news No comments

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".

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'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

April 30, 2026world news No comments

The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

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Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims

April 29, 2026world news No comments

There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.

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Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

April 29, 2026world news No comments

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

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US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive

April 28, 2026world news No comments

In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

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Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

April 27, 2026world news No comments

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

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BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

April 26, 2026world news No comments

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

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Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

April 26, 2026world news No comments

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

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Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

April 25, 2026world news No comments

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine

April 25, 2026world news No comments

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

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Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

April 25, 2026world news No comments

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.

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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

April 24, 2026world news No comments

The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.

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Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?

April 24, 2026world news No comments

Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

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Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'

April 23, 2026world news No comments

Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

April 23, 2026world news No comments

Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.

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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

April 22, 2026world news No comments

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

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Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

April 21, 2026world news No comments

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

April 21, 2026world news No comments

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

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Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

April 21, 2026world news No comments

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

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Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

April 20, 2026world news No comments

The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

April 20, 2026world news No comments

The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .

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Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

April 19, 2026world news No comments

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry

April 19, 2026world news No comments

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".

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Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

April 19, 2026world news No comments

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.

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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

April 18, 2026world news No comments

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

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Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

April 17, 2026world news No comments

The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.

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Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

April 17, 2026world news No comments

Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.

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Watch: Rising prices threaten Minnesota's meat raffles

April 16, 2026world news No comments

Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them.

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Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines

April 16, 2026world news No comments

During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.

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Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

April 16, 2026world news No comments

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

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Fans overcharged by $1.72 each by 'monopoly' Ticketmaster owner

April 15, 2026world news No comments

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

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Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

April 15, 2026world news No comments

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

April 14, 2026world news No comments

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

April 13, 2026world news No comments

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

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After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?

April 12, 2026world news No comments

Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

April 11, 2026world news No comments

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

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Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

April 11, 2026world news No comments

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

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Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

April 10, 2026world news No comments

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

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Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says

Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.

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BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

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French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

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Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran