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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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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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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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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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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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

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Watch: Australia's east coast braces for Cyclone Alfred

It's the first cyclone to hit the region in since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.

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Chinese foodies pose as mourners to try funeral home's noodles

The noodle dish, provided only to mourners, has gone viral on Chinese social media.

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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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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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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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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.

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Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Three more Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.

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Celebrations as crowd greets freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank

In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023.

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Two Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross in Khan Younis

Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Yarden Bibas, 34, were taken during the 7 October attacks.

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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

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Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.

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Families mourn loved ones who died in Kumbh Mela crush

At least 30 people died and several were injured in a crush at the religious festival in India this week.

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DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

DR Congo's leader says the country "will not let itself be humiliated" after rebels seized the city of Goma.

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Watch: Rescue efforts as passenger jet and helicopter collide in DC

An American Airlines flight collided in mid-air with a military helicopter in Washington DC.

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Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show

Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

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Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

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In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

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Australian feared dead in captivity is still alive, Russia says

Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured last year while fighting for Ukraine.

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Serbian PM quits after months of mass protests

Milos Vucevic's resignation follows months of nationwide demonstrations over the collapse of a station roof which killed 15.

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White House pauses federal grants and loans

The full impact of the pause is not yet clear, although the memo specifies that Medicaid and Social Security benefits are not affected.

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Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

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Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife

Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.

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Watch: Thousands return to north Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians are returning to north Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a hostage deal.

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S Korea's Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented charges mean the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted.

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Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

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Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.

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The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

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Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

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Man jailed for 30 years for Charlie Hebdo meat cleaver attack

Zaheer Mahmood, from Pakistan, seriously injured two people outside magazine's former offices after republication of Muhammad cartoons.

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Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery

Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war.

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Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

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Singaporean star of Netflix show Bling Empire dies

Celebrity jewellery designer Lynn Ban has died weeks after a ski accident on Christmas Eve.

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Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

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

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Watch: 'I do', say Thai couples as country legalises same-sex marriage

The BBC spoke to couples who married at a Bangkok mall to ask what the legalisation means to them.

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Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

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Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.

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Micheál Martin to be officially installed as taoiseach

The Irish parliament is set to return after Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set up a coalition government.

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'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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Ten dead in ski resort fire at Turkish hotel

At least two of the victims died after jumping from the hotel's windows, reports said.

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Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor

The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.

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Trump looks to remake America with sweeping second act

Donald Trump has promised seismic change - from inauguration day, he will be judged by his actions, writes Sarah Smith.

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India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms.

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Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.

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How Jamie Foxx got Cameron Diaz back in the spotlight

Actress Cameron Diaz says the decade she spent in retirement was "the best 10 years" of her life.

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Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

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Homes and roads swamped by Brazil floodwaters

A state of emergency has been declared in southern Brazil after heavy rain caused flooding in costal cities.

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Biden warns 'dangerous' oligarchy taking shape in farewell address

The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.

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Pakistan Airlines ad shows plane flying at Eiffel Tower

The ad has drawn widespread criticism and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation.

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S Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls

They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.

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Lift-off for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket

The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.

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What happens if TikTok is banned?

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Lazio falconer sacked for sharing explicit photos of prosthetic penis

Lazio sack club falconer, Juan Bernabe, for sharing explicit photos online.

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SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon

Two landers owned by US and Japanese companies to carry out separate tests on the Moon's surface.

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Watch as SpaceX rocket blasts off to the Moon

The Falcon 9 rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center carrying two lunar landers and a micro rover.

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Queen kept in dark over Palace traitor for years, MI5 papers reveal

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.

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The tricky questions facing Trump's nominees for top jobs

Allies of the president-elect can expect intense questioning when Senate confirmation hearings begin this week.

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Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state

The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday.

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

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Woman alleges rape by 64 men over five years

Police say that the woman was alleged sexually abused and gangraped when she was a minor.

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

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

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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.

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Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.

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Trump threats cast ominous shadow over icy fjords of Greenland

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".

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Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go

The BBC investigates possible scenarios for the huge Arctic territory's future as the US president-elect talks about taking control of it.

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Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing

The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at what the sentence means for the incoming president.

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Mel Gibson says home burned down in LA fires

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.

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Before and after images of LA buildings compared

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt compares before and after pictures of the city showing the scale of the LA fires.

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Smog causes travel chaos in Indian capital Delhi

Several flights and trains have been delayed as visibility reached zero in many areas.

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Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Fires reach Hollywood with fears iconic sign could be at risk

The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.

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Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire

A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.

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Palisades fire burns homes as thousands evacuate in LA

The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).

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Trump seeks to block release of special counsel report

Lawyers of the US president-elect oppose the release of findings from two abandoned criminal investigations.

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Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media.

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India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded rat-hole mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

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Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

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'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist in Thailand

Blanca Ojanguren García was gored to death while bathing the animal.

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The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

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Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

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Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike

Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.

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World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

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King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny.

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Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

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Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers

The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.

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Five things to watch as Congress begins a new year

As lawmakers take their positions, Republicans have an ambitious to-do list - but slim majorities.

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Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.

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Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, medics say

Three children and two women were also reportedly among the 11 killed at a tent camp.

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Toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak factory removed after 40 years

The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984.

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A former American football player and an aspiring nurse among those killed

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.

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Webcam appears to show police running to New Orleans attack scene

The moment was captured on a webcam in the French Quarter of the city, moments after the attack happened.

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Watch: BBC visits scene of deadly New Orleans attack

The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack.

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Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.

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Casualties feared after vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans - report

A police spokesman says car may have ploughed into a group of people on popular Bourbon Street

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