Friday, 11 July 2025

Watch: Rare shelf cloud seen over Maryland amid severe weather

Video shows the phenomenon floating over the city of Bowie as storms and flooding hit areas across the Northeast US.

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Thursday, 10 July 2025

Secret Service suspended staff for failings over Trump assassination attempt

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024.

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'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed

At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state.

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Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The popular Athens attraction is shutting temporarily as highs of 42C are forecast for parts of the country.

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200 million year-old flying reptile species found

The newly discovered flying reptile is the oldest pterosaur in North America.

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Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again

Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.

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Monday, 7 July 2025

Watch: CCTV and phone recording shown to court in mushroom trial

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder.

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Central Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests

These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.

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Sunday, 6 July 2025

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.

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Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama's 90 birthday

Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.

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'Y'all need to get out now' - Texans reflect on flood devastation

Search and rescue efforts continue after flash floods swept through central Texas killing at least 51.

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Saturday, 5 July 2025

Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.

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Friday, 4 July 2025

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.

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Thursday, 3 July 2025

Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join one party

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

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Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.

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Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Michelin-starred chef's lobster bisque and foie gras heading to space

A menu by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic will travel with astronaut Sophie Adenot to the ISS next year.

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'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted on two other charges

A New York jury clears Combs of the most serious charges, but finds him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France

Two people are found dead by firefighters in Spain's Catalonia region, with heat-related fatalities in France and Italy.

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Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Somalia airport, official says

Eight people were on board the helicopter, an aviation official says.

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Tuesday, 1 July 2025

When you think you've won £280k, but it's £28

A couple have told the BBC about considering getting married after believing they had won a small fortune.

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Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea

A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".

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Monday, 30 June 2025

Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, witnesses say

At least five people were reported killed in the overnight attacks, as fears of an intensified ground offensive grow.

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Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches.

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Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China

The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.

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Sunday, 29 June 2025

Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

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

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Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players

A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.

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Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says

Rafael Grossi's claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "totally obliterated".

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Saturday, 28 June 2025

On the ground in Venice for Bezos's glitzy wedding

BBC Rome correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Venice, amid protests against the nuptials.

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Watch: Anger and uncertainty in Iran as crowds mourn dead

Lyse Doucet witnesses a mass state funeral for prominent figures killed in the recent conflict with Israel.

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'In business, indecision is killer' - Canadian firms seek certainty in tariff war

Intense US-Canada negotiations for a potential new trade and security deal have hit a snag ahead of a mid-July deadline.

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Friday, 27 June 2025

Moment South Korean man sets Seoul metro carriage on fire

Authorities have released CCTV of an arson attack in Seoul on 31 May where six people suffered minor injuries.

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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Astronaut to become first Indian to set foot on ISS

Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian on ISS when the mission docks with the orbiting laboratory.

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Japan arrests primary school teachers for sharing upskirt photos

The men shared indecent photos and videos of girls with a chat group of 10 teachers from various schools.

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Watch: Smoke seen from plane engine after takeoff from Las Vegas

The American Airlines flight returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport with no injuries reported.

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Monday, 23 June 2025

Police officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.

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Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routes

Iran's judiciary says the attack damaged parts of Evin, a notorious facility which holds many political prisoners.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

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Sunday, 22 June 2025

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

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

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Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

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South African engineers freed after two years in Equatorial Guinea jail

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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Ukraine still holds ground inside Russia's Kursk, commander says

Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky disputed Russian claims that Ukraine had been pushed out of Kursk.

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Saturday, 21 June 2025

Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily

The cause of the sinking, which killed seven of the 22 people on board, is still under investigation.

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At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board.

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Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons.

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Armani to miss Milan Fashion Week for first time after hospital stay

The 90-year-old Italian designer is recovering at home after a hospital stay, his company reports.

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Friday, 20 June 2025

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Lawyer who defended drug lord 'El Chapo' elected as judge

Silvia Delgado was one of the most controversial candidates to run in Mexico's judicial election.

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Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured.

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Trump's Iran dilemma exposes bitter split among Maga faithful

The conflict has pitted the isolationist and hawkish wings of the president's party against one another.

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Watch Indonesian volcano spew ash over 11km into the sky

The twin-peaked Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted on Tuesday creating a vast plume.

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Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

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Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

It is potentially the deadliest of the almost daily shootings that have been taking place recently near aid distribution sites.

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Two people arrested over fatal shooting in Bali

Zivan Radmanovic's wife said she was awakened by her husband's screams before finding his body in the bathroom.

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At least 14 killed and dozens injured in Russian strike on Kyiv

It is one of the largest bombardments of the capital since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Monday, 16 June 2025

Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.

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Sunday, 15 June 2025

Saturday, 14 June 2025

'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran.

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Minnesota state lawmaker killed and another injured in targeted shootings

Governor Tim Walz said "targeted shootings" took place in Champlin and Brooklyn Park near Minneapolis.

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'A very long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'

'A long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'

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Israel-Iran strikes: What are the worst-case scenarios?

The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands.

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Friday, 13 June 2025

Hossein Salami, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

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Analysis: Why has Israel chosen to attack Iran now?

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran.

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Thursday, 12 June 2025

What we know so far after Air India flight heading to London Gatwick crashes

More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off.

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Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations for first time in 20 years

Iran had warned European powers not to back the resolution, which carries the threat of an eventual referral to the UN Security Council.

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Watch: Moment crowd boos and cheers Trump at Kennedy Center

The US president received a mixed reception from the audience while attending Les Misérables in Washington, DC.

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Watch: Large fire breaks out at motorcycle parking lot in China

Footage shows flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky, as bystanders watch the blaze erupt in southwest China.

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Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Elon Musk says he regrets some posts he made about Donald Trump

The billionaire says his posts went "too far".

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BBC Verify examines tunnels footage after IDF says Hamas leader body found

The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence.

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Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Perfect storm as Trump's mass deportation drive collides with city of immigrants

The clashes over local Ice raids come as the White House orders immigration agents to ramp up enforcement.

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Syria former prison guard – 'I showed them no mercy'

The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.

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World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline', UN says

Hundreds of millions of people are not able to have the number of children they want, the UN warns.

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Monday, 9 June 2025

Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

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

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Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout

Only about 30% of Italians cast a vote - well below the 50% threshold needed to make a poll binding.

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Australian journalist hit by 'rubber bullet' while reporting from LA

Channel Nine's Lauren Tomasi appeared to be hit by a non-lethal round as she reported from the scene.

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Sunday, 8 June 2025

As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

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Watch: Defiance and anger on the streets of LA

The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday, with tear gas fired in the Paramount district.

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Saturday, 7 June 2025

Polo-loving drug lord's double life catches up with him

Muhammed Hafeez lived a double life, rubbing shoulders with UK royals while also controlling a drugs empire.

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Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says

Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says.

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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

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Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

It came after federal raids in the city on Friday in which agents reportedly took dozens of people into custody.

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Friday, 6 June 2025

Israeli army admits to Gaza strike after BBC Verify investigation

At least one Palestinian was killed and 30 others injured in the Israeli strike on tents in Khan Younis on Sunday, medics say.

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'Very disappointed' and 'such ingratitude': How Trump-Musk feud played out

Watch how the two men's war of words escalated in comments at the White House and in posts on X.

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Judge threatens to remove Diddy from courtroom

The judge called the rapper's actions "absolutely unacceptable" after he nodded and made faces at the jury.

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Thursday, 5 June 2025

Three Maori MPs suspended over 'intimidating' haka

"We will never be silenced," says Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who started the protest dance.

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Watch: 'The clock is ticking': Madeleine McCann search continues

Police are searching an area where prime suspect, Christian Brückner, stayed at the time of Madeleine's disappearance.

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Search in Madeleine McCann case to resume in Portugal

The search - which is the first since 2023 - will continue until Friday, authorities have said.

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Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Alpine glacier collapses engulfing Swiss village

Ice and rubble crashed down a mountain and onto the village Blatten in the Swiss Alps.

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Toxic mushroom cook tells murder trial wild fungi have 'more flavour'

Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of intentionally poisoning four relatives.

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Mother of jailed British Egyptian activist vows to continue hunger strike despite risk of death

Laila Soueif tells the BBC she believes she has "no other choice" to secure the release of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah from an Egyptian jail.

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Monday, 2 June 2025

Mount Etna erupts as large plumes rise from volcano

The full scale of the eruption is currently unclear and disruption appears to be minimal.

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Woman accused of mushroom murders takes stand for first time

The Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to four charges - three of murder and one of attempted murder.

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Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash

Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island.

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Poland's conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM

Karol Nawrocki's new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.

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Sunday, 1 June 2025

Saturday, 31 May 2025

EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs

The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".

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Diddy called ex-employee after Cassie lawsuit, court told

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations.

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Friday, 30 May 2025

US government health report cited non-existent sources, academics say

Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist.

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Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare

Part of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, authorities say.

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Thursday, 29 May 2025

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40

Presley Chweneyagae, the star of Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, died from natural causes, his family says.

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'Wedding bomb' murderer gets life sentence in India

The bomb, disguised as a wedding gift killed a software engineer and his great aunt just days after his wedding in 2018.

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'Wedding bomb' murderer gets life sentence in India

The bomb, disguised as a wedding gift killed a software engineer and his great aunt just days after his wedding in 2018.

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Norwegian princess moves to Australia for university

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second in line to the throne, will study at the University of Sydney.

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Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Why is King Charles in Canada, and what is the throne speech?

On Tuesday, the parliament in Ottawa will be opened by a monarch for the first time in decades.

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New Zealand teen dies in viral rugby-style tackle game

He was critically injured in a game of "run it straight", which has become a social media trend.

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Monday, 26 May 2025

Japan flight made emergency landing after man tried opening door

Police said the man was "having a medical crisis" and was restrained by fellow passengers and crew.

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India state on alert after ship carrying hazardous cargo capsizes

All 24 crew members on board the ship were rescued by Indian navy personnel after an hours-long operation.

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Sunday, 25 May 2025

Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death

As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading.

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Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland resort

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

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Second suspected sabotage in France as power cut hits Nice

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".

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Saturday, 24 May 2025

Ronaldo 'could play' in Club World Cup - Infantino

"There are discussions" over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup despite his current club not qualifying, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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Ugandan activist alleges she was raped while in Tanzanian detention

Tanzanian authorities are not commenting on the allegations, which include sexual assault.

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Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says

A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.

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Friday, 23 May 2025

New satellite photos show damaged North Korean warship

Kim Jong Un has called the shipyard accident a "criminal act" and vowed to find those responsible.

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Watch: 'I didn't hear anything' - man who woke to find cargo ship in garden

The 135m-ship (443ft) missed Johan Helberg's house in Norway by metres, but he didn't notice a thing.

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Mob kills Royal Bengal tiger in India's Assam state

Angry villagers reportedly took the step because the tiger had killed livestock in and posed a threat to their lives.

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Thursday, 22 May 2025

UK deal handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius halted by last-minute legal action

An agreement to hand over the islands from the UK to Mauritius had been expected to be signed on Thursday.

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Moment Jewish Museum shooting suspect is detained

Video appears to show suspect Elias Rodriguez being taken away by police and shouting 'free Palestine'.

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Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Tennis' French Open is days away - what do players need to succeed on clay?

Sliding, slicing and a powerful forehand - BBC Sport assesses what makes a good clay-court player.

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

A UK Health Safety Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".

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Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exercise

Ukraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range.

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Graduates boo Columbia university head over protester's detention

Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by ICE chant “Free Mahmoud”.

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Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Gazan babies will die without aid - UN humanitarian chief

About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.

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Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.

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Monday, 19 May 2025

South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.

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Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say.

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'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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Sunday, 18 May 2025

All hospitals in north Gaza out of service, says health ministry

Hamas-run ministry says Indonesian hospital besieged by Israeli forces.

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Watch: Saunas, espresso and null points: A look back at Eurovision 2025

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's deals in the Gulf

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.

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Will Romania vote take country away from European mainstream?

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

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Saturday, 17 May 2025

'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job

The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.

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Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Friday, 16 May 2025

Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda

Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.

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Ancient Indian skeleton gets a museum home six years after excavation

The skeleton had been kept in a makeshift shed since its excavation in 2019 due to bureaucratic wrangling.

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Thursday, 15 May 2025

US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says

Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal.

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Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack

Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.

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Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka

New Zealand's Maori Party says the recommendation is a "warning shot to all of us to fall in line".

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Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia

Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.

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Is Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift?

The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m.

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White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says

South Africans are resilient and don't run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".

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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft

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

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Menendez brothers' long-awaited resentencing hearing to begin

It will determine whether they should receive a lesser sentence, which could ultimately lead to their paroled release.

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Watch: Thermal camera captures moment volcano erupts

The volcano on the Negros island spewed plumes of ash around 3km (1.8 miles) high into the air.

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Monday, 12 May 2025

First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.

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US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days.

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India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect.

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Sunday, 11 May 2025

What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?

It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.

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Saturday, 10 May 2025

White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus

Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration

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Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.

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Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he's not 'America first'

Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump's supporters aren't happy.

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Friday, 9 May 2025

India and Pakistan: The first drone war between nuclear-armed neighbours

Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

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Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother's speaks of joy

Pope Leo XIV 's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

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Thursday, 8 May 2025

Watch: Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme.

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Tuesday, 6 May 2025

How Kashmir attack victim's widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target

Narwal's husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

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Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

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Monday, 5 May 2025

Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.

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Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home

The find could shed light on how Indians lived 1,000 years ago - but is without a museum because of red tape.

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Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on Hamas.

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NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures

For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport.

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Sunday, 4 May 2025

Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city

Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Unverified footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

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Saturday, 3 May 2025

Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".

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Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force

Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it's "still a big tariff", analysts say.

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Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure.

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Spain rules out cyber attack - but what could have caused power cut?

The Spanish grid operator said the preliminary assessment suggests there was no cyber attack.

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Friday, 2 May 2025

Gaza activist ship 'attacked by drones' off coast of Malta, NGO says

The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities.

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How the 'Shetland Bus' helped Norway resist Nazi Germany

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

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Thursday, 1 May 2025

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks

The government says armed illegal group are launching deadly revenge attacks on the security forces.

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Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked

BBC Verify has looked into some of the claims made by the US president during his speech in Michigan.

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Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting

The arrest comes after three people, all reportedly under the age of 20, were shot dead in a hair salon.

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Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident".

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Tuesday, 29 April 2025

How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.

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Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.

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Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.

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Monday, 28 April 2025

Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival

The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event.

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Police raids across France after wave of prison attacks

Police make 25 arrests so far as officers target Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and, the city of Lyon.

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Sunday, 27 April 2025

Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

Jens-Frederick Nielsen says the island must "stand together" with Denmark during a highly symbolic visit to Copenhagen.

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Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

State media releases pictures of five coastguard officials stood on the strategic reef with a Chinese flag.

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Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.

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Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains why it's so difficult to guess who will be the next Pope.

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Saturday, 26 April 2025

Watch: How the Vatican said goodbye to Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gather in Rome to pay tribute to the late pontiff.

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Woman jailed for 14 years in Brazil after 'lipstick coup'

The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup

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At least 500 injured in large explosion at Iran port

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site

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Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

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Friday, 25 April 2025

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

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Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest

From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958.

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Thursday, 24 April 2025

Pope mourners queue for 'chance to say goodbye'

Pope Francis will remain lying in an open coffin until his funeral on Saturday

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DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

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Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other - and what will Trump think?

Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

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Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Nine killed in Russian attack on Ukraine bus

At least 30 were injured in the city of Marhanets in central-south Ukraine.

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Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' Fed boss

The US president also voiced optimism that trade relations with China could be improved, and tariffs lowered.

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Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.

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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

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Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

US Vice-President JD Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India with his wife and three children.

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Monday, 21 April 2025

Pope Francis' last public appearance on Easter Sunday

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

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Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

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Sunday, 20 April 2025

Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya

The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said.

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DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.

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Pope appears on Easter Sunday after serious illness

Pope Francis has had a reduced presence this Easter as he rests following his release from hospital.

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Watch: Celebrations usher in the dawn of Easter Sunday

The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world.

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Saturday, 19 April 2025

Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake

The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.

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Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.

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Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.

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Friday, 18 April 2025

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

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Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.

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Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli.

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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Thursday, 17 April 2025

Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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Could this faraway world be home to life?

Researchers studying planet K2-18b's atmosphere have detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms.

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Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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Watch: Biden attacks Trump in first speech since leaving White House

The former US president says his successor has "done so much damage and so much destruction" in his first days in office.

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US pastor taken during church service in South Africa found after shoot-out

Three people have died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

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Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

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Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal - Palestinian official

The plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.

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Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.

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French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country.

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Monday, 14 April 2025

Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.

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Gaza medic missing since deadly attack being detained by Israel, Red Cross says

Asaad al-Nassasra has been missing since Israeli troops killed 15 other emergency workers in south Gaza three weeks ago.

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Two British tourists drown near Great Barrier Reef

The men were found by a rescue helicopter, as was an Australian who is being treated in hospital.

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'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's housing crisis and what they'd like to see politicians to do help.

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Sunday, 13 April 2025

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

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Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".

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Friday, 11 April 2025

Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS

The US actor, who was also in Grey's Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.

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'We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid,' says mother of Gaza medic killed by Israel

The mother of a Palestinian killed in an IDF attack on emergency vehicles tells the BBC of her loss.

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Thursday, 10 April 2025

Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West.

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New Zealand rejects rights bill after widespread outrage

The controversial Treaty Principles Bill had sought to reinterpret the country's founding document.

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Watch: Why US markets skyrocketed after Trump tariffs pause

The S&P 500 index soared 9.5% in the biggest one-day rally since 2008, following days of turmoil sparked by the tariffs.

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Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.

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Nursing home fire in China kills 20 people

Authorities have detained the person in charge of the facility as they investigate the cause of the fire.

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Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts

Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.

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Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Inquiry after Indian man filmed giving water to cheetahs

The footage shows a female cheetah and her four cubs walk up to the pan and start drinking from it.

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Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch

Michelle Fleury explains the factors to watch in the economy after President Trump’s tariff announcements.

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Monday, 7 April 2025

Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same.

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US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals

A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.

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Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

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Tariffs: Why is there a 'bloodbath' on Asian markets?

Major stock indexes from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged when they opened on Monday.

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Sunday, 6 April 2025

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

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Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

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Saturday, 5 April 2025

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

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

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Iranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctic cruise

President says trip by Shahram Dabiri, the vice-president for parliamentary affairs, was "indefensible" while Iran's economy suffers.

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Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed.

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Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.

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Friday, 4 April 2025

Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.

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Thursday, 3 April 2025

Are Trump's Asia tariffs a 'full-frontal assault' on China?

There were five Asian nations in the 10 countries and territories hit with the highest tariffs.

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US tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance

A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".

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Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns.

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Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.

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Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Could Ukraine be about to hold an election?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war?

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Three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut - Lebanon health ministry

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.

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Cars carried away as flash flooding hits Greek island

Heavy rain on the Greek island of Paros saw cars and debris swept through the streets.

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Monday, 31 March 2025

Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case

It could mean the leader of the far-right National Rally is banned from standing in the 2027 French presidential election.

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'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquake

The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.

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Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war

Russian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.

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Sunday, 30 March 2025

Saturday, 29 March 2025

'Why did they invite me?' - Goldberg says Trump officials should accept mistake

Speaking to the BBC’s Sarah Smith, The Atlantic's editor discusses the fallout of publishing the full Signal chat exchange among top officials.

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Friday, 28 March 2025

Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapses

Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building in Thailand's capital.

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Thursday, 27 March 2025

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast

The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing Doctor Doom.

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Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?

Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say.

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South Sudan VP Machar under house arrest, his party says

Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.

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Wednesday, 26 March 2025

South Korea admits to 'mass exporting' children for adoption

A report says the government is guilty of human rights violations in its overseas adoption programme.

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Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start

Moscow and Kyiv appear at odds over when and how the US-brokered deal will come into effect.

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The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out

NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label.

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sold for €132,000

The 1975 Panther De Ville given to him by his then-wife had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.

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Japan court dissolves controversial 'Moonies' church

The Unification Church came under scrutiny after the killing of former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022.

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Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, president tells BBC

The two countries are on opposite sides in the war in their giant neighbour, DR Congo.

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Trump's national security team's chat app leak stuns Washington

The Signal messages show the inner workings of the president's team and how his Vice-President JD Vance disagreed with him.

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Monday, 24 March 2025

NewJeans announce hiatus after setback in court battle

The K-pop group, which now call themselves NJZ, announce a pause after debuting a new song.

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Who could be Canada's next PM and how will they be chosen?

The country's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a national election on 28 April.

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DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

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Sunday, 23 March 2025

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.

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More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

That toll equates to about 2.1% of the 2.3 million population of the territory - or around 1 in 50 people.

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Moment Pope Francis greets cheering crowds from hospital window

It's the first public appearance for the pontiff since he was admitted in February.

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Saturday, 22 March 2025

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday

The Pope's doctor said his life "was in danger" during his five weeks in hospital.

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Israel warns Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Israel says three rockets fired from Lebanon were intercepted - the first attack since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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Trump revokes security clearance for Harris, Clinton and others

The US president also confirmed he was revoking the security clearance of Joe Biden and "any other member" of the Biden family.

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'It was like I was mugged' - Foreman reflects on Rumble in the Jungle

The heavyweight champion, who has died at the age of 76, says "he went with two titles belts and came home with none."

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Friday, 21 March 2025

Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.

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Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.

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Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war

It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by rival paramilitary force.

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Thursday, 20 March 2025

Armed men abduct dozens from a bus in Ethiopia

The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July.

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Four key takeaways from newly released JFK files

Experts praised a move towards transparency, but there are no major revelations in the documents - and some still have yet to be released.

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Wednesday, 19 March 2025

DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in conflict with M23 rebels

The meeting comes amid an M23 advance that has seen the rebels seize two cities in eastern DR Congo.

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Last trove of JFK assassination files released

The files are still being reviewed, but have not so far revealed any smoking gun about the US president's killing.

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Tuesday, 18 March 2025

At least 12 dead in Honduras plane crash

Officials who took part in the emergency operations said that five people were rescued.

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The Matrix film producer files for bankruptcy

Village Roadshow blames its troubles on a fall-out with Warner Bros and a failed move into independent film production.

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Chinese state media hails Trump's cuts to Voice of America

State newspaper gloated that the network has "now been discarded by its own government like a dirty rag".

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Monday, 17 March 2025

Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43

Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.

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Saakashvili handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US

US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".

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What is Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang targeted by Trump?

The gang began in a prison and is estimated to have thousands of members across eight countries.

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Sunday, 16 March 2025

Saturday, 15 March 2025

Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC

The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".

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'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

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Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

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US rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance

A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.

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Friday, 14 March 2025

Watch: Passengers seen on wing of plane after jet catches fire

Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.

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Thursday, 13 March 2025

Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM

The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother.

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Chinese hotpot chain compensates 4,000 diners after teenagers pee in soup

A video of two teens urinating into the broth in a Shanghai outlet is being shared widely online.

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US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum

Immigration authorities are reviewing Sam Jones's visa as calls grow for her to be deported.

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Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Moment inmates stage prison break in Indonesia

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.

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Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

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Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on hijacked train

More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.

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Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?

Endowed with minerals but losing ground to rebels, the Congolese government wants to boost security.

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Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Indian plane diverted after two-thirds of onboard toilets clogged up

The plane's toilets broke down as they were clogged by plastic bags and clothes, "causing discomfort to all".

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US court temporarily blocks effort to deport Gaza protest leader

President Trump says more arrests will follow, as protesters demonstrate against the detention of Mahmoud Khalil.

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Monday, 10 March 2025

Watch: Tropical storm erodes iconic Australian beach

Queensland's iconic Surfer's Paradise beach looks strikingly different after the storm eroded the sand.

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Policeman convicted for viral torture video found dead in jail

The Thai officer nicknamed Joe Ferrari was serving a life sentence at a Bangkok prison.

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Sunday, 9 March 2025

DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year.

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Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

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Watch: Man survives being run over by train

Surveillance footage shows the man standing up and walking away after the incident in Lima.

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Saturday, 8 March 2025

Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay

Newly diagnosed patients may have suffered irreversible damage as a result of not having the drugs.

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Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze

US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended.

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Watch: 'Worst is yet to come' as ex-cyclone nears Australia

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from the Gold Coast, as strong winds and heavy rains batter the region.

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Friday, 7 March 2025

SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row

It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch.

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Students now free to choose their hairstyles, Thai court rules

A 50-year-old directive that policed students' hairstyles was found to be unconstitutional.

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Children evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment

The first of an estimated 2,000 Gazan children needing medical treatment arrive in Jordan.

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Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to Trump's speech?

The newly elected Michigan senator accused the president of bringing chaos while failing to tackle the high prices Americans care about.

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Young Republicans cheer Trump on from Texas watch party

"He's already surpassed all expectations", Republicans say as they watch Trump's address to Congress.

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Watch: Chaos as MPs throw smoke grenades in Serbian Parliament

At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors.

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Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause

One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives".

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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Monday, 3 March 2025

Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party

Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded.

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Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Several others were hurt in the rare attack by a member of Israel's Druze community, in Haifa.

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Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.

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Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith has been missing for over a year after she disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay

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Sunday, 2 March 2025

Watch: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.

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Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

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Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash

Hundreds of people gather in US cities to express their support for Ukraine after the Oval Office row.

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Most Republicans laud Trump after Zelensky showdown, but some express dismay

The majority of Republicans say Zelensky was at fault for the spat, but one accused the president of "embracing Putin".

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Saturday, 1 March 2025

Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.

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Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

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Kurdish group PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey

The PKK calls for the release of its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to lead a process of disarmament.

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Friday, 28 February 2025

What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died.

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Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.

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Notorious Mexican drug lord among 29 extradited to US

Rafael Caro Quintero arrived in New York late on Thursday and was escorted by FBI agents.

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China.

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Don't slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

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Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home

Local police said they didn't believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel

Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel's roof collapsed.

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Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump over Ukraine funding

The two leaders discussed funding the Ukraine war effort on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Uganda probes death of Nigerian footballer in shopping mall

Abubakar Lawal, 29, reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony of a shopping mall in Kampala.

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Monday, 24 February 2025

SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award

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Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.

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Berlin stabbing suspect planned to kill Jewish people, police believe

Police say they are investigating whether the assailant is suffering from mental illness.

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

Friday, 21 February 2025

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

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Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.

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Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

'We will unite with Kim Jong Un': Conspiracies grip South Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol's most fanatic followers believe the opposition wants to turn South Korea into a communist country.

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Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel

Many held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive.

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Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone.

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Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

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Watch: A$AP Rocky leaps over court barrier to hug Rihanna after verdict

Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend.

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Facing Islamist threats, Bangladesh girls forced to cancel football matches

There are concerns that extremist groups, which had been pushed to the fringes, have become emboldened again.

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Tuesday, 18 February 2025

What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve.

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Pope's health a 'complex clinical situation', Vatican says

The pontiff will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican has said.

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Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

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Ten best moments as stars mark 50 years of Saturday Night Live

The three-hour special featured Nirvana getting a new frontman and Sabrina Carpenter singing with a legend.

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Monday, 17 February 2025

Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss

The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.

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What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

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Sunday, 16 February 2025

One year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?

For years, Navalny was Vladimir Putin's biggest political rival, but now the Russian opposition is weaker than ever.

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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

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Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

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

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Saturday, 15 February 2025

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.

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DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu

The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.

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India anger as judge frees man accused of raping wife who then died

The controversial ruling once again shines a spotlight on the issue of marital rape in India, which refuses to criminalise it.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Top prosecutor resigns after being told to drop case against NYC mayor Eric Adams

Danielle Sassoon quit rather than follow an order to drop a corruption case against Eric Adams, saying it set " dangerous precedent".

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Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires

January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support

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Grenade attack in French bar injures 12

The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores".

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Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Dozens evacuated in Argentine skyscraper fire

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital.

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One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

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

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Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in White House debut

The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.

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Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.

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CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

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Japan ministry worker on night out loses sensitive files

The ministry worker had left behind the files and his laptop during a five-hour night out.

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Trump faces showdown with Jordan over Gaza plan

The BBC's Lucy Williamson assesses the mood ahead of King Abdullah's talks with Donald Trump.

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Monday, 10 February 2025

How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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Sunday, 9 February 2025

Man arrested after 'serious incident' in north Dublin

He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.

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Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.

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Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.

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One dead, 28 missing after China landslide

Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.

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Saturday, 8 February 2025

Freed Israeli hostage's British family concerned over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.

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Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France

Actor Callum Kerr said the family are grieving the loss of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were found dead in France.

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Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.

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Friday, 7 February 2025

More than 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney yard

Reptile handlers say they initially found 40 red-bellied black snakes - before some began giving birth.

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Alaska authorities search for missing small plane

The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when "its position was lost".

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British conman jailed for six years for running over French policemen

The French prosecutor said he had turned a rural area into a "bewildering scene worthy of Mad Max".

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home

It was sparked by news Sheikh Hasina would address the country via social media from exile in India.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station.

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US military plane carrying deported Indians due to arrive in Punjab

President Donald Trump has made the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals a key policy.

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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Five people shot at school in central Sweden

The school shooting happened in Örebro 200km west of Stockholm.

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Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

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Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.

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Monday, 3 February 2025

Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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Record-breaking Beyoncé given Grammy by Taylor Swift

Beyoncé took home three Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, including best album.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes Groundhog Day weather prediction

People gathered for the annual Groundhog Day winter forecast in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

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Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity".

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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

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Saturday, 1 February 2025

Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing fifty medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment.

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