I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

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Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.

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Atlantic storm develops into season's first hurricane

The system developed into a hurricane on Saturday, and it is expected to threaten the Caribbean over the weekend.

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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.

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Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series

Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.

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Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.

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At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.

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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan José Zúñiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule.

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The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation

A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

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Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?

Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.

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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.

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'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

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New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case

Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff.

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Florence elects first woman mayor

Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.

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Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze

The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital.

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire.

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UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants

Four family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years.

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Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated.

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Watch: Donald Sutherland on a career that defied convention

Actor Kiefer Sutherland announced the death of his father, Donald, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Filipino soldiers fought off Chinese coast guard 'with bare hands'

Chinese personnel armed with swords are accused of ramming Filipino boats in disputed waters.

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Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.

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Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

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At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".

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Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins

Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial".

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What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?

Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.

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Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors

One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings.

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".

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Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.

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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

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US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade

The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.

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Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial

President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form.

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Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response

The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.

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Trump to sit for probation interview on Monday

The former president will appear virtually from Mar-a-Lago and be seated alongside his lawyer, Todd Blanche.

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Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul

The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.

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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son.

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Hardliners dominate Iran presidential candidates

Hardliners look set to hold on to the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.

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Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

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Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits emergency government

The decision lays bare the deep political divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza

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Brazil to ask Argentina to extradite alleged rioters

The riots were led by supporters of former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro in January 2023.

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Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged.

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Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

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Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Volcanic thriller sparks Spielberg talks and interest from Hollywood

Michael Crichton's widow asked bestselling author James Patterson to finish his volcanic thriller.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Three people were trapped in basements and a firefighter died when his inflatable capsized.

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Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

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New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake

James Kane and Barbie Agostini told US media that they found the safe stuffed full of $100 bills.

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Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene.

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South Africa president faces up to poor poll result

President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time.

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The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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