FBI makes what may be its biggest bomb find ever

More than 150 bombs were on the property, including in a backpack labelled "#nolivesmatter, say investigators.

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Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe

President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood".

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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

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Jimmy Carter's legacy... in his own words

A look back through the BBC archive of interviews with the former president.

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Tears as families reunited in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine.

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Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist

Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said.

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Watch: Jimmy Carter's life in video

The former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner has passed away at the age of 100.

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Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

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Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

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Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline

Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns.

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Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

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S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote

Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say.

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Cracks appear in Maga world over US foreign worker visas

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas - but Trump and other supporters disagree.

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Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing

Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.

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US sanctions billionaire founder of Georgia Dream party

State secretary Antony Blinken accuses Bidzina Ivanishvili of undermining democracy to Russia's benefit.

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Indian show renews interest in 1970s dance style from America's gay clubs

Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.

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Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station

Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.

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Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.

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Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

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Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary

The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.

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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

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Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth

Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.

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Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse

Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.

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Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

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Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever

The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.

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Trump ally Gaetz paid 'tens of thousands' for sex and drugs, ethics report says

An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.

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Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.

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Heroism attributed to suspect Luigi Mangione alarming - Mayorkas

The US Homeland Security Secretary says rhetoric about the murder suspect is concerning.

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Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid

An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character.

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Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say

A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

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Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack

The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season.

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Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack

Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack

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Video shows arrest of German Christmas market attack suspect

Footage from German broadcaster MDR shows police confronting a man lying on the floor by a car.

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Eight sentenced in France for actions that led to teacher beheading

The sentences range from three to sixteen years, in a case which started with an online hate campaign.

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Car driven into crowd at German Christmas market, reports say

At least one person has been killed, Magdeburg's local public broadcaster reports, citing police.

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Syria rebel leader dismisses controversy over photo with woman

Both liberals and conservatives criticised Ahmed al-Sharaa, after he asked the woman to cover her hair before the picture.

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Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

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Paul Pogba's brother jailed for extorting ex-footballer

Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer.

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United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

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Syria not a threat to world, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa tells BBC

In an interview with Jeremy Bowen, the leader of the rebel group HTS says sanctions on Syria should be lifted.

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Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire

A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.

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Fire erupts after lightning strike ruptures gas line in Tennessee

The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses.

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Ros Atkins On... Igor Kirillov's death

The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.

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Garage CCTV shows moment earthquake hits Vanuatu

Footage shows people running and items falling off shelves as the earthquake strikes.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote

Despite losing, the result was the outcome the SDP leader wanted and paves the way for early elections.

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Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

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Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

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Bali Nine drug smugglers 'relieved' to be back in Australia

The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.

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'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion

As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.

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Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone

A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated.

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US confirms it is in 'direct contact' with Syria rebel group

The HTS rebel group is currently still designated a terrorist organisation by the US State Department.

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Watch: BBC sees "anger and frustration" on streets of Tbilisi

Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president.

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Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido.

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Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

During the draw for the 2026 World Cup a map which excluded Crimea from Ukraine's territory was shown

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Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip

The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says.

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McKinsey to pay $650m to settle opioid charges

Prosecutors said the company gave Purdue Pharma advice on how to "turbocharge" sales of OxyContin.

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Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary general

Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia.

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Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas

Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.

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How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape

Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.

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Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

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Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets

Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.

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US gives $20bn to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets

The move means Russia is being forced to "bear the costs of its illegal war", the US Treasury said.

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I hope Assad pays the price, says mother whose son's death inflamed 2011 Syrian revolution

Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured - but Assad's downfall has not brought his family justice.

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Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023

The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.

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Syrian asylum seekers in limbo as countries stop applications

Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Greece have all said they will suspend asylum decisions for now.

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Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama

The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 is once again elected president, official results show.

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Gisèle Pelicot lifts her sunglasses and chooses to fight back

The woman at the centre of the mass rape case sees her public trial as a chance to "stand for all victims".

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Melbourne synagogue fire 'likely' terror act, police say

Three suspects are being sought over the fire, which injured one person and caused extensive damage.

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Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters

He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office.

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Footage shows people emerging from Assad's notorious prisons

Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country.

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Prince William and Trump meet after Notre-Dame reopening

William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.

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Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off

The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.

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Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

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Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening

With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral.

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Romania's cancelled presidential election and why it matters

A court ruling follows intelligence allegations of Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate.

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Iran's uranium enrichment 'worrisome' - nuclear watchdog

The IAEA agency says Tehran’s nuclear programme has "spawned in every direction" over the last decade.

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Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?

A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus.

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Canada man jumps on polar bear to defend wife from attack

The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north.

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Lights sway and pool overflows as earthquake hits California

A tsunami warning was issued but has since been cancelled for parts of the West coast.

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Emmanuel Macron to name new French PM within days

The statement comes in a political crisis that saw his Prime Minister ousted in a no-confidence vote.

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Multiple victims reported in Vancouver stabbing

The condition of the victims and the suspect, who was shot by police, remains unclear.

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From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

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Georgian opposition leader dragged from party offices by police

The prime minister had earlier vowed that the organisers of a week of pro-EU protests would face justice.

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Self-check-in banned for Italian holiday rentals

Italian authorities said hosts must check the identities of guests in person

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Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter

The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged.

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Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past

The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU.

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Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump

Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.

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France faces months of political instability as government nears collapse

Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.

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She fled Israeli bombing four times. It still found her

Rihab Faour's long journey to safety, from her small village in southern Lebanon, ended in the death of her young family.

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Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar

The president-elect warned the group of nine nations against moving away from the dollar.

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Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year.

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Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance

Over 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week.

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Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination

At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name.

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Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen.

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Ros Atkins on... North Korean troops in Ukraine

The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at what we know about the claims that North Korean troops are involved in the war in Ukraine.

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Hitman offered $71,000 for Canadian reporter's assassination

Daniel Renaud was targeted while covering hitman Frédérick Silva's trial in 2021, La Presse reports.

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Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row

The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports.

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Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory

The rebels have reportedly taken several towns and villages in Aleppo and Idlib provinces since Wednesday.

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Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election.

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Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech

Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam.

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Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

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Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees, FBI says

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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Israeli anger at 'irresponsible and hasty' ceasefire

Many displaced residents of northern Israel feel unease and mistrust over their PM's deal with Lebanon.

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Watch: Netanyahu explains why Israel agreed ceasefire deal

His announcement comes after more than a year of conflict between Israeli and Hezbollah forces.

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Key Russian air defence system hit in Ukraine Atacms strike

In a rare admission, Russia's defence ministry says its equivalent of the US Patriot system was damaged.

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More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand

None of the rescued whales were re-stranded, but three adults and one calf died, authorities said.

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Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case

Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.

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Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot, 72, is facing the maximum sentence for rape in a case that has horrified France.

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Jack Smith asks judge to drop Trump election interference case

In a new filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith says a policy bans the prosecution of a sitting president.

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Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

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Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a critic of the EU and Nato, looks set to face the pro-Europe prime minister in the second round.

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South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies

The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.

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'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

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In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial

Gisèle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in her family.

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Israel investigating disappearance of rabbi in UAE

Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

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Watch: Dozens of nations walk out of COP29 climate talks

The Samoan chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States explains why some of developing nations left the talks in Baku.

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Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died.

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Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury

It ends what has proven to be one of the more protracted decisions for the president-elect as he assembles his team.

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Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'

Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile

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People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caught

The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.

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COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".

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Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

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False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth

The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.

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US envoy heads to Israel after progress on Hezbollah ceasefire

After a second day of talks in Lebanon, Amos Hochstein says he will “to try to bring this to a close”.

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US nursing student Laken Riley's killer guilty of murder

Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge.

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Hamas leaders no longer in Doha but office not permanently closed, Qatar says

A Palestinian official says they are keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassing host states.

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Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman

Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.

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Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change

She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.

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'A coding Mozart': Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

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'My mother is still trapped after Tanzania building collapse'

The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam.

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Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims

Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report.

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At least 34 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza

Israel said its forces hit targets in Beit Lahia to prevent Hamas from regrouping.

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Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike in Beirut - reports

The head of Hezbollah's media office, Mohamad Afif, was one of the group's few remaining public faces.

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US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

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Police blockade on South African miners lifted

A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water.

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Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.

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'Bulldozer justice' now illegal in India - but who will pay for my broken home?

The court has banned authorities from arbitrarily razing down homes but victims say the ruling changes nothing for them.

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Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador in New York

It is not clear if President-elect Trump or his national security team were aware of the meeting.

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Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region

Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill.

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Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US

The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get to escape".

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Suspects nabbed for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam

Four people are accused of using footage of a fake bear damaging luxury cars to file false insurance claims in California.

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What Trump could do on day one in the White House

Trump has said he will "make heads spin" as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration.

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What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.

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US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib

A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners.

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When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

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Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.

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Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.

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Airlines suspend Haiti flights as plane hit by gunfire

It is the second time an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.

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Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?

Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.

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Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron

The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris.

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Fans spot porn website on Wicked dolls packaging

Mattel recently released the singing dolls ahead of the release of the Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.

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How a hologram is being used to solve a sex worker's murder

The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years.

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Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary

Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing by friends after a night out in Budapest on Tuesday.

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Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign

People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people.

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'Life turned to dust': A family's grief after Spain floods

Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms during flooding in Valencia.

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Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore

The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.

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US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

The US government alleges Iran's Revolutionary Guard instructed someone to devise a plan to kill Trump.

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US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.

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Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

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Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

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South Korean president sorry for controversies surrounding wife

The first lady is accused of accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation.

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Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

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Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

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German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

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Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.

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Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Netanyahu says trust between him Gallant has "eroded" in recent months.

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Migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK

Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.

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Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa.

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Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia

As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.

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Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow.

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Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

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BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"

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Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.

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'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding.

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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.

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Bolivia military post seized and soldiers kidnapped

The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales.

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Moment police tackle teen accused of deadly Halloween shooting

Video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting on an Orlando street packed with revellers.

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Search for Spain flooding survivors continues

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.

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Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

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Squid Game champion returns in season 2 trailer

The new season follows Gi-hun as he tries to expose the games' secrets, three years after his narrow escape.

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Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.

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BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

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Deadly Israeli strike targeted 'spotter' on Beit Lahia building's roof, official says

Tuesday's Israeli strike left 93 Palestinians dead or missing, local health officials said. The US described it as "horrifying".

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Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

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Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation

Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.

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'It was like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

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What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

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Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency

Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.

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ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.

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Iran executes German-Iranian dissident

The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.

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Georgian PM rejects claims of election fraud

There are always "irregularities" in election counts says Irakli Kobakhidze, but he denied interfering with the results.

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Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party.

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Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally

Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.

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BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I'm overwhelmed by guilt about family still there

The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began.

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Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women

The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.

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Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection

A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote.

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.

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Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

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Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.

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Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

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The Indian activist who went on a hunger strike to save his cold desert home

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over.

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IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC

A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza.

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Georgia's ruling party holds mass rally ahead of crucial vote

Three days before Georgians vote, the ruling party's founder tells supporters "we choose peace, not war".

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UK and Germany sign 'landmark' defence treaty

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

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Giuliani must turn over $6m NYC apartment to election workers

He has a week to also hand over watches and sports memorabilia to two election Georgia workers who successfully sued him for defamation.

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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

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India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.

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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

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Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

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UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

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Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.

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Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea

Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii.

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How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive

Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.

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Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

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Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.

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Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say

The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine.

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Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.

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Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north

The rare strike in northern Lebanon hit a residential building in a predominantly Christian village.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new lawsuits

The incidents alleged in the complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021.

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BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes

BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend.

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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

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Over 60 injured in drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah says it targeted a training camp of the Israeli Defence Forces' Golani Brigade.

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Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital

There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets.

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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".

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International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say.

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Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

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Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says

The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby.

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Boeing to axe 17,000 jobs - tenth of workforce - amid strike

The company said all jobs are all at risk as it cuts 10% of its workforce

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Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage

Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.

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Violent protests force Martinique airport to close

Public gatherings are also banned on the French Caribbean island amid unrest that injured 26 officers.

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22 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says

Lebanese officials say 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on two busy neighbourhoods in Beirut.

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EU delays introduction of border check system again

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.

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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.

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Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86

His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

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Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium

The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.

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Ex-soldier on trial accused of spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife is accused of collecting sensitive military information for Iran and escaping from prison in September 2023.

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Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book

The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt.

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Schoolboy shooter testifies at parents' trial in Belgrade

A 14-year-old boy who killed nine children and a security guard gives evidence behind closed doors.

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Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid

The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it.

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‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

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Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies

The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.

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Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel

Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran.

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Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after Cas appeal

Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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How India became a Test cricket powerhouse

More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.

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Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina

Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.

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Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

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Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport

The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions.

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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.

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Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv

Police said two attackers were "neutralised" after they opened fire in the Jaffa neighbourhood

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Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies

The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.

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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.

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How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

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Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.

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Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikes

Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.

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'The worst moment the country has passed through': Fear on the streets of Beirut

Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse.

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What might Hezbollah, Israel and Iran do next?

Israel has killed Hezbollah's leader - but this may bring the region one step closer to a much wider conflict.

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Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

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Iran warns Hezbollah leader's blood 'will not go unavenged'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing more allegations of sexual assault

The music mogul faces mounting legal troubles including a 12th lawsuit, from an unnamed woman, which alleges drugging and assault.

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Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.

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Watch: Reporter captures moment air strike hits Beirut

BBC reporters capture the moment and aftermath of an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon.

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Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse

Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".

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The NYC mayor's dramatic day in under 60 seconds

Eric Adams is charged with five counts of criminal offenses, including bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign donations.

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BBC surveys damage following Israeli strike on Beirut

Israel says a Hezbollah air unit commander was killed in the operation.

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NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds

Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.

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We danced with joy then hid among the dead – Nova survivors recall Hamas massacre

A new BBC documentary provides a harrowing glimpse into the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, in which hundreds of people were killed.

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Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa - party

The Pudemo party leader is among the organisers of pro-democracy protests planned for next month.

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Watch: Hijacked bus chased by police through downtown LA

A passenger is shot dead before a Swat team deployed flash-bang grenades and arrested the suspect.

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Biden struggles to contain conflict as Israel and Hezbollah on the brink

As the US president called for restraint in a speech at the UN, Israel's leader vowed to continue striking Hezbollah.

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Journalist's apology not enough to satisfy Ghanaian king

Media personality Afia Pokua grovelled to the Ashanti king on her knees but it was not enough.

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Sri Lanka's new president dissolves parliament

Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls a general election, dissolving the parliament where his party only holds three seats.

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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

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US to ban Chinese tech in cars

Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".

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Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.

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Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld

Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled.

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Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

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Watch: Russia dissident freed in prisoner swap vows to return

A dissident freed by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War vows to return to the country.

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Sigh of relief for Ghana's (not-so) new gender equality law

After decades of stalling, the new law is warmly welcomed but some worry how well it will be enforced.

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Flight diverted after passenger finds live mouse in meal

The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing.

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'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'

A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on.

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Hong Kong man jailed for 'seditious' T-shirt

This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.

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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia

Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.

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Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm.

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Walkie-talkie explosions spark chaos at Beirut funerals

A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 14 people, Lebanese officials say.

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In Ukraine, Trump plot suspect remembered as a 'delusional' reject

Ryan Routh became fixated on the war to an "unhealthy level", despite being turned down by Ukraine’s International Legion in Kyiv.

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Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos after reports of thousands injured and several killed by handheld pagers exploding in Lebanon.

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Gunman lurked for hours before Trump's last-minute game of golf

West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.

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Iran's morality police will not 'bother' women, president says

It comes as the UN warns Iranian women still face violent punishment for not wearing the hijab.

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Pipeline explosion in Texas causes pillar of fire

Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate.

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Jackson 5 singer Tito Jackson dead at 70

Tito was an original member of the Jackson Five pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson.

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Vance doubles down on false 'pet-eating' claims

The baseless claims targeting Haitian immigrants have led to several security threats in the town of Springfield, Ohio.

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Trump safe after gunshots in his vicinity - campaign

The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump.

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A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city

Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.

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Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic

Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.

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China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s

The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.

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Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles

Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".

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Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisoners

Dozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.

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Ros Atkins on... Were the Trump-Harris debate moderators unfair?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the ABC News debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was fact-checked.

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Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues

Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.

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Thousands flee Vietnam floods after typhoon hits

One of the country's largest rivers reached its highest level in two decades on Wednesday.

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Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.

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Inmate awarded $100m in default judgement against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

The inmate had accused the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting him nearly 30 years ago.

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Neighbours criticise German move to extend border controls

Poland's prime minister says Berlin's decision to impose controls on all land borders is unacceptable.

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New abuse allegations emerge against once-venerated French priest

A French priest is to be expunged from his worldwide charity following revelations of his sexual abuse of women.

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Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice

Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.

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Pope Francis welcomed in remote Vanimo in Papua New Guinea

In Vanimo, a town near the border with Indonesia, the Pope donned a traditional Bird of Paradise feathered headdress.

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An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze

The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.

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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

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Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth

The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe.

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Watch: Military plane repurposed as aerial firefighter

California is the first state to own and operate this kind of federal aircraft to fight fires.

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Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM

France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator.

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Uganda's Bobi Wine recovering from police assault - party

His party says he is to undergo surgery to remove fragments from a tear-gas cannister.

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Drought dries up lake to reveal sunken Greek village

It is only the second time the village's ruins have been visible since it was abandoned decades ago.

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WHO exceeds target for Gaza polio vaccinations as campaign continues

The UN agency says localised pauses in the fighting have allowed 161,030 children to be inoculated.

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'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely.

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Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue

It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached.

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

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Russian 'spy whale' found dead off Norway

The beluga whale - nicknamed Hvaldimir - is suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia.

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Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding

Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.

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At least 41 hurt in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv

The regional head accused Moscow of targeting civilians after a supermarket and sports complex were hit.

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The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.

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UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

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Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.

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Harris unscathed after walking careful line in first interview

There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate.

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New Zealand's Māori king dies

The king died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery.

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Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told

The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft.

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Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

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'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.

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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.

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Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats

Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids.

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

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Heritage under attack: Ukrainians revive interest in culture

Hundreds of cultural sites have been targeted in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

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Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy.

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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier

Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.

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Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.

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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records

Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia.

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The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.

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Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.

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Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

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The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds

Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week.

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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights

Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads.

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Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake quotes

The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival.

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Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.

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Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks

The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.

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Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon

Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war.

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Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC

What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

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Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser

Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.

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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

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What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.

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X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.

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No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane

Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader.

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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?

Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission.

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Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online

The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics

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Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed

Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground.

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Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

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Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues

Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.

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Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles

The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels.

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Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting

Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US.

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4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires reach Athens

Thousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.

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Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

This is the moment a person was spotted scaling Paris's most iconic landmark before being arrested.

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Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'

Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles.

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Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year.

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Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

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Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

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Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says.

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He's the new VP pick. To his students, he's Mr Walz

Kamala Harris' running mate taught high school, and those he taught say he was "a gifted educator".

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What we know about military records of Walz and Vance

Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans.

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Hunter Biden allegedly paid in Romanian 'influence' plot

The president's son is charged with evading taxes while spending millions on a lavish lifestyle.

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Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader

Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

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Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat

The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat

Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq

The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.

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Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse

An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.

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US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.

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France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris

Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles wins an epic men's 100m.

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'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out

Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week

Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.

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Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.

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US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case

Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge.

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Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?

The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.

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Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap

The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane.

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Russia TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

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'Is she black or Indian?': Trump attacks Harris' racial identity

The Republican suggested Vice-President Kamala Harris changed her identity from Indian and "became black".

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Trump on Harris: 'Is she Indian or is she black?'

Donald Trump questioned the vice-president's racial identity while speaking at a conference for black journalists.

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The new face of homelessness in Australia

Mary is a frail pensioner who is living out of her car after losing her rental property.

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Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim

Video shows crowds gathered in the Venezuelan capital as riot police face off with demonstrators.

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'Unjustified': Videos reveal brutality during Bangladesh protests

A UN expert describes the violence seen in videos analysed by the BBC as "unlawful".

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Caracas echoes with loud protests against Venezuela's disputed election result

Protesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is "destroying everything".

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Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse

The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza.

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Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought

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Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.

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Rocket strike puts Israel-Hezbollah on brink of all-out war

Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict.

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Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

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Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president.

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Top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024

Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way on Saturday.

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Canada deducted points and coach banned over drone

Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal.

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JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

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Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns

The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

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'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said the wildfire "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".

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How drones and the battle for Ukraine are changing the future of warfare

Drone technology has made the war more immediate and more deadly – and opened up a new battleground.

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Salman Rushdie attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah

Hadi Matar plans to plead not guilty to the federal charges of providing material support to a terrorist group.

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Yellowstone blast sends visitors fleeing for cover

A hydrothermal explosion of rock and debris erupted near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park.

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Pilot survived Nepal crash after cockpit sheared by freight container

The plane's cockpit split from its fuselage leaving pilot as the sole survivor of crash that killed 18.

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Watch: Celine Dion in Paris amid rumours of Olympic performance

In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person's Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows.

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150,000 have fled Gaza's Khan Younis since Monday, UN says

Israel has renewed its offensive in the city, saying Hamas is reassembling its forces there.

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Ten years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Watch: Dancing tea cakes, a giant Nessie and Karen Dunbar - the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 10 years on.

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CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.

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Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race.

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Malaysia tracks down missing oil tanker which fled after collision

The vessel was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene on Friday.

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Who will replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

Mr Biden has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.

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US President Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris after ending re-election campaign

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country".

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Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled.

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‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

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The Spanish fightback against record tourism

Activists say spiralling housing costs are due to properties being bought by foreigners - or rented over the summer.

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Thousands gather for Trump's first rally since shooting

Trump and running mate JD Vance are scheduled to address a crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday evening.

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Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

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Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent.

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Judge sets Harvey Weinstein retrial date for November

The ex-film mogul will be retried for rape after his conviction was overturned on appeal in April.

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Watch: Waterspout spotted off Philippines coast

Footage shows the column of air and water near Misamis Oriental province on Thursday.

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American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says

The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career.

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'Is this some kind of fantasist?' Behind the viral BBC video

Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof.

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Three things to watch for in JD Vance's convention speech

The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate.

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Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Chinese shopping centre

Footage shows thick black smoke towering above the 14-storey building.

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Toronto reels from floods and power cuts after severe storms

Record rainfall leaves large areas of city flooded, drivers stranded and 170,000 without power.

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Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him

There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.

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Vance choice heightens European fears over Trump presidency

Diplomats and politicians voice concern over Vance's repeated criticism of US aid to Ukraine.

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Copa America - the 'party that almost became a tragedy'

What went wrong at the 2024 Copa America tournament and what can be learned from the chaotic scenes that marred the final?

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Stranger Things season five teaser excites fans

The cast and crew of the hit show are halfway through filming its highly anticipated final season.

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Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

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Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard.

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Trump rushed off stage at rally as bangs heard

Sharp bangs were heard as the Republican addressed supporters in Pennsylvania.

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Former PMs, film and sports stars join Ambani wedding

Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire's son.

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Hackers steal call records of 'nearly all' AT&T customers

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken.

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Who could replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

Several rising stars in the party could enter the 2024 fray if Joe Biden steps aside.

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US says Gaza's floating aid pier to shut down soon

The $230m pier had delivered 8,000 tonnes of aid before it was removed last month because of bad weather.

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Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.

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Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger now than ever'

The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.

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Nato vows 'irreversible path' to Ukraine membership

Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.

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Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun, Rust trial hears

Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence.

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BBC Verify looks at evidence linking Russia to Kyiv hospital strike

Watch BBC Verify's visual analysis of the strike which killed two adults and injured 300.

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Europe's Ariane-6 rocket blasts off in maiden flight

It's taken 10 years to develop and cost billions but the new launch vehicle has finally blasted off.

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Hamas says Israel's Gaza actions jeopardise ceasefire talks

The group also complains about Israel's red lines on any deal, as mediators prepare to meet in Doha.

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Staff help clear rubble from destroyed Kyiv hospital

Footage posted on social media by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shows smoke rising from Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital and blown out windows.

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Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially.

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National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result.

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LFI supporters burst into cheers in Paris's Stalingrad Square

Preliminary results showed France's left-wing alliance, New Popular Front, led the polls.

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The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Fake police scammers convinced me I was on China's 'most wanted' list

Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”.

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Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

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French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory.

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'We've learnt to do surgery without electricity': Ukraine's power cuts worsen

Russia is pummelling Ukraine's energy grid, forcing Ukrainians to live and work by torch light.

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Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds

Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations.

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