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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germanyworld Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
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Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN saysworld More than 1,000 people have died and thousands are missing, as rescue efforts continue and aid is airlifted to villages.
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Lizzo 'grateful' after judge dismisses lawsuit against production companyworld The About Damn Time singer says she is "relieved" at the outcome and will "continue to fight" every claim.
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Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 22world Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed in the accident in the South Sinai governorate.
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More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry saysworld The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
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More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry saysworld The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
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Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against Westworld The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
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Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdownworld At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
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US sailors arrive in Thailand's Pattaya after record 250 days at seaworld The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its neon-lit nightlife, and for sex tourism.
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Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powersworld
Voters in Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution via referendum that significantly increases the president's authority. The changes allow the president to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create…
The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule. -
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Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai cityworld
The USS Abraham Lincoln recently docked in Thailand near the city of Pattaya after a 250-day deployment at sea. Pattaya is a beach resort known for its lively nightlife and sex tourism. The article aims to explain the…
The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars. -
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Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai cityworld The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars.
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Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16world
A bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people. Additionally, 28 individuals were injured in the accident, which occurred on Wednesday morning between the Red Sea towns of Dahab and…
Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say. -
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Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports US strike killed five at wedding partyworld
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US targets across Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain following US strikes on Iranian forces. These Iranian retaliatory actions followed reports of a US missile attack in…
The Iranian Red Crescent says a child was among those killed when shrapnel from a US strike hit a home. The US military says it is aware of the reports and it never targets civilians. -
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South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residentsworld
A South Korean court has sentenced the former head of a disabled care home to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting three residents at the Saekdongwon facility. This case led the government to inspect 1,507 care…
The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul. -
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South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residentsworld The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
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BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positionsworld
A BBC team visited southern Lebanon, an area occupied by Israel, to document the ongoing situation. The region, a stronghold for Hezbollah, has seen extensive destruction from Israeli air strikes and demolitions, even…
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions. -
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BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positionsworld A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
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Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionworld
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities under Beijing's National Security Law. The charge stems from his alleged conspiracy with other campaigners to lobby foreign…
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law. -
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Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operationsworld
President Zelensky has warned airlines to avoid Russian airspace due to escalating drone operations in Ukraine. He stated that the Russian sky is becoming dangerous because of the scale of drones operating there. While…
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine. -
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US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at seaworld
The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked near Pattaya, Thailand, after a record 250 days at sea, providing a much-needed break for its nearly 5,000 crew members. The visit holds historical significance, as Pattaya was…
The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism. -
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Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attackworld
Germany has accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, citing intelligence and equipment examination. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated the incident fit a pattern of…
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August. -
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trialworld
A 23-year-old Utah man, Tyler Robinson, has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A judge has cleared the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty during the trial,…
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts. -
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trialworld The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump orderworld
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America within its Maps application for US-based users, following an executive order from President Donald Trump amid trade disputes between the US and Canada. This change was…
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake. -
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Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrestworld
Tiger Woods is scheduled to change his plea in court five months after being arrested for driving under the influence following a rollover crash in Florida. He initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of DUI…
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence. -
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Tiger Woods gets five-year driving ban after reckless driving pleaworld
Tiger Woods is scheduled to change his plea in court five months after being arrested for driving under the influence following a rollover crash in Florida. He initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of DUI…
The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement. -
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Will self-flying planes transform the skies?world Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
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Could the man who murdered a Christian missionary and his sons walk free in India?world Dara Singh is serving a life sentence for burning alive Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha in 1999.
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Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snackworld The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.
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Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public lifeworld The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".
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Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public lifeworld The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".
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Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelansworld Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".
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Pistol in a lake gives hope for French cold caseworld Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.
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River water smashed into tunnel and chased me for 20 minutes, Nepal worker tells BBCworld Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.
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Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late fatherworld Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
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Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?world
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Despite India's close economic ties to Moscow, Modi's appeal reflects India's policy of strategic…
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally. -
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Zambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detainedworld
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent, Brian Mundubile, on treason charges. Hichilema secured victory with 60%…
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason. -
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Not just guilty or not - The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trialworld
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial presents the jury with several complex options beyond a simple guilty or not guilty verdict. The defense argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis and lacked criminal…
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children. -
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Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics sayworld
Israeli fire killed at least three people, including two children and a woman, in western Gaza City during a reported raid. Unconfirmed local reports suggest an Israel-backed Palestinian militia conducted the raid,…
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered. -
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Russian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyivworld
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 20 injuries. Six of the casualties were railway workers after a depot in Kyiv was targeted. These attacks mark…
Ukrainian officials say 20 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region. -
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Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attackworld
A 17-year-old girl from North Carolina has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting after recording and publishing a livestream of an attack on a San Diego mosque. The attack, carried out by two male gunmen,…
Prosecutors say the 17-year-old from North Carolina also published a manifesto from the two teenage shooters in the 18 May attack. -
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Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debutworld
Ultra-fast-fashion brand Shein successfully debuted on the Hong Kong stock market, achieving a valuation of approximately $26.3 billion. The company faced significant obstacles, including supply chain concerns,…
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London. -
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Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnelsworld Thousands are still missing as Chinese state media report the official number of fatalities in Tibet at 16.
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Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakurworld Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
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The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China borderworld More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.
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South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid workworld The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.
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Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in USworld BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.
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'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Talibanworld As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.
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'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Talibanworld As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.
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What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdictworld BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of murdering the famous rapper.
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US army secretary resigns after months of tensionworld Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
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Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murderworld The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.
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US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroomworld But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
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Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepenworld Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
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Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneoworld Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
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Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit allegesworld Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
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Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the sceneworld Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.
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Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and Londonworld Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
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Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for lifeworld The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.
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US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder caseworld The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.
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'I haven't lost my hope' - the search for missing loved onesworld Relatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones have survived.