Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

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They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?

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Zambian opposition leader charged with treason

Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.

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Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK

The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets.

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Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised.

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Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.

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What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border

This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.

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Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

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Moment tornado tears through southern France

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

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Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike

Four people are still missing after Friday's attack which killed 16 and left 130 injured, including a number of children.

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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.

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Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.

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Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,

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Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.

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Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza

Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.

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Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

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Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.

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Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit

Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.

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Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

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Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say

Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

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How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.

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Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?

Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial.

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Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia

Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.

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Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.

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Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US

Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.

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Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

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Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

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Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.

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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

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Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.

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Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

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I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.

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Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks

The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.

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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

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German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.

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Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

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EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

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Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.

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Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.

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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

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A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

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Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

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Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensifies.

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