Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.

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Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

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One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France

The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.

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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

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Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

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After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

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Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

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Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

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Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

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Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

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Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

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Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

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Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

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Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran

With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza. 

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UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AI

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will strike for the first time in 20 years.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

But I can change it: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.

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Watch: Inside a Palestinian home attacked by settlers

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

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Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

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Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash

Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

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Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

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Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

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How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

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US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

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Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

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US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

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Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

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BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

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Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.

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People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.

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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.

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Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees

The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland.

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US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure

The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

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Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

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Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?

Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly

How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

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