Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the towers as part of a criminal probe.

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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says

Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

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Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?

A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

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French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen

The break-in was "a real blow", says L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.

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Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say

Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

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Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine.

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Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.

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The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

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BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze

At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control.

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'I panic every time she coughs' - Delhi's toxic air is making its children sick

Hospitals have seen an influx of children sneezing, coughing or complaining of breathing difficulties.

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Watch: Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

Video footage shows large plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky, as firefighters on cranes try and put out the blaze.

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Watch: President Trump pardons Waddle and Gobble, the Thanksgiving turkeys

The annual televised event dates back years and takes place ahead of the holiday, when roast turkey is typically served at dinner.

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Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually

The proposed plan is said to have been significantly changed since Sunday - but key sticking points are likely to remain.

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Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing

Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides.

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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say

Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.

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'We worry more about food' say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action

While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.

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Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

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India's blind women cricketers chase history at first T20 World Cup

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

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When will the Epstein files be released and will they be redacted?

The House passed - and the Senate agreed to pass - a bill forcing the release of Epstein files, but legal hurdles remain.

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Trump calls Democrat video to troops 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death'

Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.

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Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

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Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

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Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

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Nicki Minaj supports Trump claim Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

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Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

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What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

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Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars

Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture".

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Mysterious drones have been spotted at night at airports across Europe. How worried should we be?

Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare'

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Thirteen injured after demolition derby car hits crowd in Australia

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

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Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

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South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

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Watch: Bear runs onto airport tarmac, halting flights

An airport in Japan temporarily suspended flights on Wednesday after a bear wandered onto its grounds.

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Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan

The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC.

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South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

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Trump urges Israel's president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu

President Herzog's office says he holds Trump "in the highest regard", but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request.

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Watch: Australian windsurfer escapes shark attack

Andy McDonald recalls moment he encountered a shark while windsurfing in Western Australia this week.

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Malian TikToker killed by suspected jihadists after pro-army posts

Mariam Cissé, said to be in her 20s, was accused of providing information to the army.

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Ahead of the G20, is Johannesburg's city centre in ruins?

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

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Philippines typhoon aftermath: 'Water levels are rising fast'

A weakened Typhoon Fung-wong is now passing over the South China Sea, after leaving two people dead in the Philippines.

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Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws

The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.

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BBC on Luzon Island as super typhoon nears Philippines

Typhoon Fung Wong will bring sustained winds of 185 km/h (155mph) and torrential rain to several areas on Sunday.

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'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favour

Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.

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Multiple people fall ill after package delivered to Air Force One base

The building the package was opened in was evacuated and those taken ill were found to be stable.

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

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Watch: Cars pile up on Philippines streets after typhoon

Floods have swept through towns, killing at least 85 people and leaving 75 others missing.

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South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

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Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash

Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.

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Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'

A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.

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Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods

At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops.

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Trump tariffs head to Supreme Court in case eagerly awaited around the world

The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power.

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Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence

President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.

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I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK.

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Tracking the ICE tactics used in Trump's mass deportation drive

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.

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Watch: Heidi Klum slithers into Halloween as Medusa

Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.

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Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72

The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.

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