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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'I've not heard of incel before': Teenager dissects Adolescence with his worried parents

A 15-year-old teenager discusses Andrew Tate and girl-boy friendships with his parents after watching the Netflix drama.

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Man tending grave probed for starting South Korea fires

The fire spread rapidly killing 30 people and causing huge damage.

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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dozens feared dead in North Macedonian nightclub fire

As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke out.

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How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health

The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.

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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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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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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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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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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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