The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

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Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria

Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it.

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Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

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South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search

The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

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Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf

Hundreds have been deployed to find Neukgu, a young wolf that has eluded capture for a week and counting.

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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says

The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".

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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

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Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out

California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

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Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality

Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, some 1,300 members of Canada's military spent two winter months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

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Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans

The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.

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An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.

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Gunmen kill at least four people at Afghanistan picnic spot

Officials say attackers opened fire near the village of Deh Mehri in Herat.

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'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers

The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.

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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

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He's Australia's most decorated soldier. Now he's at the centre of a historic war crimes case

Ben Roberts-Smith's case is not only unprecedented for Australia but "extraordinary" for the globe too, historians say.

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Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

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Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure

Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.

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Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

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How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

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'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears

Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

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Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

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ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no

Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

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How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis

A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.

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Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer

As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

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Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down

Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.

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Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.

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Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

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Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war

Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

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After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day

California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.

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Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

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Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran

With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza. 

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How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year.

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Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version

Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.

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India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food

The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.

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'Memory of a generation': China mourns the sudden death of a controversial education influencer

The divisive 41-year-old was among the country's most prominent influencers.

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Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister

Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

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Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

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Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.

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'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling

The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster to strike over pay and possible use of AI

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will strike for the first time in 20 years.

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US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief

The US senator will now oversee the embattled department after a series of immigration enforcement blunders.

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UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.

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How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate

Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.

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Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.

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A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.

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Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?

The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

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Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

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Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?

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As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up?

The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed.

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Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

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Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia

The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.

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Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session

Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square ahead of World Cup.

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'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral

We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

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Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

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In photos: Tracing India's history through its chairs

An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

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New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.

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From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.

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US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

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Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

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Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

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Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

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Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

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The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India

Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

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Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

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AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in

The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

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Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve

Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".

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The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

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Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

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Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran

A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

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War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid

Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

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Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran

Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

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At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds allegedly trying to take banknotes from the crash site.

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Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

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Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

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These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

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Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows

Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.

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Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

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Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories

The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.

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'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper

A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

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Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 25

Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.

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US ambassador to France set for talks with foreign minister after row

Charles Kushner has spoken to France's foreign minister after failing to respond to a summons on Monday.

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Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

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Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

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Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?

The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

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How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

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Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials say

The strikes are among the deadliest in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

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From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap

Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.

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Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback

The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again.

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How photography helped the British empire classify India

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.

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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

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Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested

The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.

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Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system

Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.

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White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence

US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.

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Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say

The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.

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Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein

Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.

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Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain

India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.

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Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast

European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

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'Dragged out and set on fire' - the Bangladesh mob killing that shocked the world

In December, Hindu factory worker Dipu Das was lynched in Bangladesh, igniting global outrage.

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Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible?

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

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ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat

Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

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Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station

The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

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Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed

Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

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The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers

Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.

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What is the SAVE America Act that mandates voter ID?

Democrats say the legislation disenfranchises voters, while Republicans say it is necessary to stop voter fraud.

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IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt

The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.

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Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election

It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

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Trump's world order hangs over Europe on eve of key defence conference

Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.

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What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother

It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

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New video game sees Africans fantasise about taking back looted treasures

Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.

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Luxury travel takes off as plane makers chase Asia's super-rich

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

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From classroom to camera: A teacher who has become a sensation in Indian cinema

At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life.

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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

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Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

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Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

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Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.

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Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out

The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

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Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.

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'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

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'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

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Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

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Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona

It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

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The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door

India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

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Stay or go - what's next for coyote that swam to Alcatraz?

The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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Venezuela's oil ghost towns hope Trump plan will revive their fortunes

Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.

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Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family

The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.

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Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

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Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

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'My prosthetic leg represents my love for this country'

Abena Christine Jon'el has made Ghana her home and aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities.

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Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations

Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

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People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.

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Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.

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Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

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As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge

With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order

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Video shows moments around fatal shooting in Minneapolis

A 37-year-old Minneapolis man, who is believed to be a US citizen, has been killed by a federal agent.

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Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory

Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.

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Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.

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Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space

Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.

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Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

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Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

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My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

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Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.

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'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

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Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

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Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector

Thousands of Ukrainians are without power in temperatures well below freezing, due to ongoing Russian airstrikes.

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A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'

Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.

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Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests

More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

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More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent.

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Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

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'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

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'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite

A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

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South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

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'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

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Watch: Police chief describes how Minneapolis shooting unfolded

A woman in a car was shot and killed by a US immigration officer on a residential street in Minnesota.

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Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

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Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady seized by the US?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

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South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma

The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh

It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.

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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

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Teen who died after falling 500 feet from California's Mt Baldy identified

Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.

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Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured

A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates

Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

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Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

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John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'

It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

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The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

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Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname

Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.

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Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers use its slopes

Volcanic activity at the mountain intensified on 27 December, according to Italian scientists.

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Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

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India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem

A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release

Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.

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Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store

The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.

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UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

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An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe

Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.

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Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.

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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

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Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament

The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.

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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

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How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force

With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.

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Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?

Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".

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Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

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This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom

Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".

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Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth

Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

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French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

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'We are not from Bangladesh, we are Indian. Why did they do this to us?'

Sunali Khatun was pregnant when she was deported to Bangladesh for allegedly being an illegal immigrant.

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In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry

The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.

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Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 counts of murder

Naveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges in total following the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.

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US designates Colombian cocaine gang a terrorist group

The move is seen as a further escalation of the Trump administration's war on drugs in Latin America.

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How Bondi's Hanukkah festival turned from joy to horror within minutes

Videos and eyewitness accounts reveal how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

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BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack

Crowds of people have left flowers and candles as a tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the attack in Sydney.

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Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi shooter

New South Wales Police say that 11 people were killed, plus one gunman, in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.

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He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia

As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

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Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University

The gunman is at large after opening fire in a building where exams were taking place at the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

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An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

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As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

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From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location

A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

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Severe disruption hits Portugal in first general strike for 12 years

PM Luís Montenegro appears to have been taken aback by the strength of feeling against his government's labour reforms.

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Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits

The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.

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Watch: Video shows US military seizing oil tanker off Venezuela coast

According to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who shared the footage, the tanker was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.

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Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire

If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.

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A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women

Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the world’s largest experiments.

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How Australia found itself battling big tech over social media for children

Australia's policy is the culmination of years of pressure on tech companies over online safety, experts say.

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White South Africans divided on US refugee offer

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

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Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says

Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry.

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How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

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Nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa, India

Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known.

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Moment officers wrangle 600lb alligator from Florida road

At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

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Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi

BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

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'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

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Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party

Republican Matt Van Epps won, but his margin of victory was less than half of what it was just over a year ago for President Trump in the same district.

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Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge

A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US

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Was it coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover

The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

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Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit

Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.

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Australia's social media ban explained... in 60 seconds

Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - but will it actually work? Here's everything you need to know.

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Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission

For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

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Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes

Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.

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Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Anthony Albanese weds Jodie Haydon, after the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day last year.

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Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein

The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.

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How Trump's pledge to tackle Sudan atrocities could play out

The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.

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Video shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block

Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

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Watch: Car nearly hits first responders in Midwest blizzard conditions

Winter storm alerts and hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for parts of the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

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Who killed our children? Indian parents ask as 'house of horrors' convict acquitted

Twenty years after police found the bodies of 19 women and children in Nithari, the case is back in the spotlight.

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Watch: Moment truck collides with sign on Ohio highway

The vehicle was travelling along Ohio’s I-70, with the dramatic collision occurring in Columbus last Thursday.

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Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire

Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.

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Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes overnight

The attacks hit several residential buildings in Kyiv and killed two people, while Russia's Rostov region reported three deaths.

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Music eases surgery and speeds recovery, Indian study finds

A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.

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Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation

Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.

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What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

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Anti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace plan

Several groups - some of them backed by Israel - are ranged against Hamas in Gaza, with complex and overlapping ties.

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Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment?

The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

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India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.

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Albanian PM accuses Mahmood of 'ethnic stereotyping'

The home secretary told MPs on Monday around 700 Albanian families were "living in taxpayer-funded accommodation having failed their asylum claims".

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Hasina's conviction for crimes against humanity is testing India-Bangladesh ties

India faces a dilemma with Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina’s conviction strains ties between the two neighbours.

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Klimt painting second most expensive artwork sold at auction

The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

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Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

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'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

The president made the comment to a female reporter while speaking to the press on Air Force One on Friday.

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India's politicians are dishing out election freebies - but can states afford them?

Cash transfers, often directed towards women, have become a popular election-winning strategy for politicians.

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Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council

Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.

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Two US marines implicated in killing family in notorious Iraq war shooting, expert tells BBC

New evidence raises doubts about the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war and how US forces are held to account.

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

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

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Hackers steal maternity ward CCTV videos in India cybercrime racket

Police say that dozens of videos of pregnant women undergoing medical check-ups were sold on the internet.

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The oil pipeline feud testing Canada's global ambitions

The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada's unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.

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My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit - so she was locked up and put in a coma

Marina's mother was held against her will in a convent in 1960s Spain under Franco's regime.

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The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths

The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.

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At 16, I was experimented on by the CIA and now I'm suing

Lana Ponting is part of a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government for its alleged role in the MK-Ultra experiments.

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Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan

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

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Watch: Blue Origin sends satellites to Mars in historic launch

The booster powering New Glenn also separated from the rocket's upper stage and successfully touched down back on Earth.

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Trump urges Israel's president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu

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

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The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

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Watch: Australian windsurfer escapes shark attack

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

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Malian TikToker killed by suspected jihadists after pro-army posts

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

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Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins

A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.

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UK to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.

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What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump

On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

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

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

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UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of White House visit

US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the move sent a "strong political signal" that Syria was in a "new era".

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Greek coastguard chief to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck

Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster.

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Why the fall of Pokrovsk would matter to Ukraine and Russia

The battle for this strategic point on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region has been going on for well over a year.

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Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row

The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.

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Six takeaways from Canada's federal budget

From tariff cushions to space launches to Eurovision, Prime Minister Carney’s first budget aims to protect Canada while looking beyond the US.

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Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods

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

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Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor

The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

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I built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South Africa

An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

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Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule

Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects.

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Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France

The Asian fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating.

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Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall

Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.

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300 million tourists just visited China's stunning Xinjiang region. There's a side they didn't see

China has repackaged Xinjiang into a tourist haven, touting "ethnic" experiences that activists say it's trying to erase.

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Why the Indian passport is falling in global ranking

Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.

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Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case

Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France's Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian "destabilisation".

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'Can't go back' - families in violence-hit Indian state fear resettlement deadline

Families displaced by the ongoing ethnic conflict are anxious as a government deadline to shut down relief camps nears.

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Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years

The testing is necessary to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, according to Trump.

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Elderly woman left behind by cruise ship on Great Barrier Reef island found dead

The ship's crew realised the 80-year-old was missing several hours after they had left the island

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Tata Group - the divided empire facing boardroom drama

A boardroom power battle has exposed internal rifts as the Indian conglomerate faces business headwinds.

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The Indian village which saw the homecoming of one of the world's oldest rebels

After more than six decades, 91-year-old rebel leader Thuingaleng Muivah has returned to his home village in India.

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Harris 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit race

The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.

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Will Trump's 'peace deal' solve Thailand-Cambodia dispute?

Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?

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Man arrested after viral video of alleged rape attempt on Paris train

Alerted by a woman's screams, another passenger pulled out her phone to film the alleged attack.

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Louvre moves jewels to ultra-secure Bank of France vault after heist

They will now be stored in the Bank's most secure vault, behind a seven-tonne door 26m underground.

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Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

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Watch: Video appears to show alleged Louvre jewel thieves escaping

Thieves stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning.

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'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza.

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Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge

Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities.

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Children among victims in Russian strikes, hours after Trump-Putin talks shelved

The drone and missile attacks on Ukraine came as the US president put on hold his plans for an imminent summit in Budapest.

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Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum

Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold.

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Why Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can't with Putin over Ukraine

The leaders' cancelled summit is just the latest twist in Trump's efforts to broker an end to the war, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California

His former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said they were "deeply saddened" by the ex-player's death.

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Trump to Australian ambassador: 'I don't like you either'

In 2020, Kevin Rudd wrote on social media that he believed Trump was the 'most destructive' president in US history.

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'I'm 89 and I saw my homeland rebuilt before - but now I don't believe Gaza has a future'

One Palestinian family shares their story of life coming full circle - and what they believe lies ahead as talk turns to rebuilding Gaza

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Why I fell in love with a book called I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki

In reflecting on a gentle melancholy many can relate to, this book teaches us to appreciate the small joys in life.

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'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

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Why talking about sweat stopped being a taboo (long before Alan Carr was on Traitors)

Let's talk about sweat... From Alan Carr and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings

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Indian cinema tickets are getting pricier - but not everyone's complaining

Experts say while the big-screen magic still matters, it must come at a price that doesn't hurt the pocket.

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The Indian woman who stood up to moral policing - and won a pageant

Muskan Sharma, who won the Miss Rishikesh contest, said it made her feel like Miss Universe.

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US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

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Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award

Oslo calls the decision "regrettable", stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.

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Drone captures huge fire engulfing homes in Peru

According to local media, dozens of houses have been damaged and it's suspected the blaze was caused by an illegal pyrotechnics warehouse.

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Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

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Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

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South Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park

Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.

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KPop Demon Hunters directors on Oscar chances and a possible sequel

The co-directors of Netflix's most watched film ever say "there's more we can do with these characters"

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How record auctions are fuelling India's art boom

The South Asian art market has raked in millions in recent months, even as global art sales slump.

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Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

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Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages

"I can't quite believe this is actually happening, we've been waiting for so long," said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.

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Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?

Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base.

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What we know about the hostages still in Gaza

Two years after the 7 October attacks, dozens of hostages remain in Hamas captivity. BBC Verify has been examining what we know about them.

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What are the key sticking points in Trump's Gaza peace plan?

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war.

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Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

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The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

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'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October

Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.

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Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians

Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy's cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni.

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Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.

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Benidorm cracks down on lewd t-shirts and items in shop windows

Authorities fear souvenirs with jokes and sexual messages on them are hurting the area's image.

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Behind the Gen Z protests that forced Madagascar's president to sack his government

President Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.

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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

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State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69

The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.

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Entire Ukrainian family killed in Russian drone strike, officials say

The bodies of two young boys and their parents were recovered from their destroyed home in the Sumy region, rescuers say.

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No more scribbling: Indian court tells doctors to fix their handwriting

A legible medical prescription can make a difference between life and death, the court says.

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YouTuber MrBeast defends trapping man in burning building for $500,000

The world's most popular YouTuber is notorious for his stunt videos and challenges, and insists he takes safety seriously.

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The online blunder that led a BBC team to unmask Europe-wide dog fighting network

BBC Spotlight went undercover to expose a secret network of international dog fighters.

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Swiss voters narrowly approve plan for electronic ID cards

The proposal was backed by 50.4% of voters, in the second Swiss ballot on the issue in four years.

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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

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Instagram vs reality: Bali is becoming a victim of its own success

Millions flock to Bali to Eat, Pray, Love. They also get crowds, traffic and the cacophony of construction.

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The US navy killed 17 in deadly strikes. Now Venezuela is giving civilians guns

Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela.

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Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge

Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.

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UN sanctions against Iran to resume over banned nuclear activity

Sanctions lifted in 2015 look set to be snapped back after Tehran was accused of failing to fulfil its commitments.

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Palestinian president says ready to work with Trump for two-state peace plan

In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

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'No warning' - residents reel from deadly flood after typhoon bursts Taiwan lake

People in the path of a deadly wall of water stood little chance - survivors are shocked at what happened.

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Kremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key vote

Dozens of people have been accused of involvement in a plot to stoke violent disorder, allegedly backed by Russia.

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Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by 'king of storms'

The BBC's Laura Bicker says residents of southern China are largely heeding warnings from authorities as the storm lashes the region with wind and rain.

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NZ woman found guilty of killing her two children in 'suitcase murders'

Hakyung Lee, 44, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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Modi's tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost

Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

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Republican senator says US TV regulator acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel

The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host.

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How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.

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Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

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The lonely life and death of Delhi's only African elephant

For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence - including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.

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Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities

The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.

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Battling a rare brain-eating disease in an Indian state

In Kerala this year, more than 70 people have been diagnosed and 19 have died from the brain-eating amoeba.

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'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

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Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

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Indian billionaire family's private zoo cleared of 'foul play'

India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.

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US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.

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US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

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'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

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Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public.

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Kashmir's young are preserving history - one post at a time

Young Kashmiris are using social media to preserve language, heritage and identity through storytelling.

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'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian drone

Drones like this one were shot down over Polish airspace in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Students flee as Kirk shot in front of crowd of hundreds

Video from the campus in Utah shows how the event turned to chaos after a single shot rang out.

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Childhood obesity: The South African campaigners fighting for healthy food

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

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Pressure mounts on Bolsonaro as two out of five judges find him guilty

The Brazilian ex-president is accused of plotting a coup to cling to power, which he denies.

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More than a dozen robbers storm jewellery shop in California

An 88-year-old jewellery store owner in San Jose is recovering after being assaulted during a violent smash-and-grab robbery.

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Six Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop

Israeli police say two gunmen were killed after the attack, which was one of the deadliest in the city in years.

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Argentine rights activist Rosa Roisinblit dies aged 106

A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies.

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Ethiopia outfoxes Egypt over the Nile's waters with its mighty dam

Ethiopia is set to inaugurate a mega dam that has stoked tensions with Egypt.

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Watch: BBC at the scene of Ukrainian government building strike

One of Kyiv's main government buildings was hit in overnight missile and drone strikes by Russia.

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One of America's most wanted evaded the FBI for 21 years - only to be found in Wales

The prime suspect for two bombings in California in 2003 was found in a Welsh cottage last year.

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Baby among two killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv, officials say

Several residential buildings are reported partially destroyed and still ablaze in Ukraine's capital.

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Google fined €2.95bn by EU for abusing advertising dominance

The Commission said competitors faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result.

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ICE raid on Hyundai plant in Georgia swept up workers on visitor visas

But one immigration lawyer in Atlanta says his clients were wrongly caught up in the raid.

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Watch: Ex-VP Mike Pence says he has 'great concerns' over Trump's tariffs

In an interview with BBC Newsnight, the former vice-president to Donald Trump said he would like to see negotiations to lower the levies.

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'My mother was my shelter and storm': Arundhati Roy on her fierce new memoir

Mother Mary comes to me is a raw, bruising, yet life-affirming portrait of Arundhati Roy's mother.

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Joe Biden undergoes skin cancer surgery

The former US president had been spotted with a wound on the right side of his head in recent days.

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Teen killed and seven injured in mass stabbing in Canada

Investigators said the 18-year-old killed was the sister of the suspect, who was known to police.

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Watch: Fountains of lava shoot into the air as Kilauea erupts

The molten magma streamed down one of the world’s most active volcanoes and put on another fiery show on the Island of Hawaii.

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Watch: Key moments from China's big show of strength

The military parade was attended by world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and showcased China’s new weapons.

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Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

At least 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the east of the country after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night.

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Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia

Police say an officer injured their hand but no other injuries were reported.

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Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt

The train had been travelling from Marsa Matruh to the Egyptian capital Cairo when it came off the tracks.

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How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption

Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt?

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Fed Governor Cook in court to block Trump from firing her

The legal case over Trump's move could have lasting implications for the central bank's independence.

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What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding could look like

From dress(es) to secret plans, experts share their predictions for America's wedding of the century.

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Manhunt in Australian bush brings long-dismissed conspiracy theorists to the fore

Two officers were shot dead in a small, rural town, allegedly by a man with links to the "SovCit" movement.

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'We love you, you will always be with us', says father of Minneapolis shooting victim

Fletcher Merkel, 8, was one of two children killed in Wednesday's shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

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National security or xenophobia? Texas restricts Chinese owning and renting property

Critics fear a new law in Texas will prove discriminatory - but officials say it it vital to combat "adversaries".

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'India put us on the boat like captives - then threw us in the sea'

Rohingya refugees tell the BBC they were flown from Delhi and forced into the sea off the coast of Myanmar.

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Watch: Moment pilot is rescued after emergency water landing

New drone video shows rescuers rushing to the small plane off the coast of North Carolina and extracting the pilot in less than 30 seconds.

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Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images

BBC investigation finds US victim's images are traded globally by an operator based in Indonesia.

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Watch: Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un

In a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said he will meet with the North Korean leader in the "appropriate future".

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Ukraine's naval band joins Scots Guards for joint performance

The two military bands were playing at Buckingham Palace to mark the the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine.

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Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.

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What is behind the passion of Love Island USA's Nigerian fanbase?

Nigerians made their mark during this year's Love Island USA - but it caused tensions within the fanbase.

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Emily in Paris assistant director dies ‘suddenly’ during filming

Local media named the man as 47-year-old Diego Borella, an assistant director on the show.

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My trip to North Korea's 'Benidorm' - flanked by guards and full of rules

Anastasia, one of the first visitors to North Korea's new beach resort, tells of strict rules and "immaculate" beaches.

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Trump's plan for DC homeless is giving San Francisco deja vu

San Francisco's crackdown on homelessness has transformed the city - but advocates say the root of the problem still remains.

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Why India's Election Commission is facing a test of credibility

The polling monitor is facing heat over voter roll revision and allegations of vote theft, that it has denied.

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Weekly quiz: Why was a Swedish church moved on giant trailers?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Saving China's finless porpoise from the brink of extinction

Scientists are racing to protect what some view as "the most important animal" in the Yangtze.

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Watch: Are museums in DC too 'woke'? We ask visitors what they think

President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad Slavery was".

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Watch: Competitors walk slackline 400m above Chinese gorge

Participants walked between two peaks more than a kilometre apart on a slackline just 2cm wide.

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Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds

The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.

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More than 200 missing in flood-hit district in Pakistan, official says

Hundreds are reported missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a result of devastating floods.

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Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine

Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.

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What to know as Air Canada grounds flights and attendants strike

Air Canada advises passengers not to go to the airport unless they have tickets on other airlines.

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Protesters target Serbian ruling party offices in fifth night of demonstrations

Offices belonging to President Aleksander Vučić's political party were vandalised during the fifth consecutive night of unrest.

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'A long way for nothing?' BBC correspondents on Alaska meeting

After the leaders left without taking questions, Anthony Zurcher and Steve Rosenberg stayed on to unpack what we learned.

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Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on

The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.

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Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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Wildfire menaces major Greek city as heatwave grips Europe

Heatwave blanketing southern Europe are sparking blazes from Portugal to the Balkans with a major fire in Greece.

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What we learned from Taylor Swift's first-ever podcast interview

If there's one thing male sports fans want, "it's more of me," the NFL footballer's girlfriend joked.

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Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

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How to get AI to work in 22 languages

India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects

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France's last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit from his old customer - President Macron

Ali Akbar has sold papers in Paris since 1973 and once counted President Macron among his customers.

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Billionaire inheritance feud spotlights India's messy family succession

Weeks after Sunjay Kapur's death, the question of succession has become the subject of media speculation.

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Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace deal at White House summit with Trump

"It's been a long time coming," Trump said of the agreement, which will reopen key transport routes.

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I made an AI clone of my dead son - and let a journalist interview him

An interview between a US journalist and an AI clone of a teenager who was killed during shooting at his school has prompted criticism online.

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Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area

Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.

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Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and if he wins October's election, would stay in power until he's 99.

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Payout for mother wrongfully jailed over babies' deaths 'inadequate' - lawyer

Kathleen Folbigg was freed in 2023 after a review found there was reasonable doubt she killed her babies.

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Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base

The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say.

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Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.

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Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

The president also hits India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made semiconductors.

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How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy

The sweeping secondary tariffs could cut the flow of Russian oil and gas to global markets.

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Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats

Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.

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'I'm upset, angry and disgusted,' Epstein accuser tells BBC

Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry".

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Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charges

He was arrested during a traffic stop on suspicion of possession of a firearm while being a felon.

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Secret filming exposes the 'madams' involved in Kenya's child-sex trade

An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.

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Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty

Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.

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The big fat 'fake' Indian wedding - Gen Z's latest party trend

Wedding-themed parties - minus the marriage - have become popular among young Indians chasing new experiences.

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Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers

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Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

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Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?

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Jeremy Bowen: 'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise

Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference.

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France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row

The Palestinian student, who arrived in France in July, has had her university accreditation withdrawn.

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North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime

In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.

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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

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White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom

Donald Trump has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade.

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EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms

Discrepancies between the two sides' version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.

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Shock, chaos and a hollow win: Chasing a tariff deal with Trump

It's been a fraught process for many countries - with little detail about what exactly has been agreed.

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Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident

Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies aged 31 after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

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Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen

Ukraine's military says three people were killed as Russia posted video of what it said was the strike.

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Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent - and more severe

Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls

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Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods

At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China.

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The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home

Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.

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Eleven injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart, authorities say

One person is in custody following the incident in Traverse City, which police say was a "random act".

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Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas

Critics say EU policy has given Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev a free hand during his crackdown on opponents.

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Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens

Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday.

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Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

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'I'm so tired': Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC

Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.

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Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave

After an unusually cold early summer, the whole of Finland has been plunged into two weeks of high temperatures.

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Watch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in awkward exchange

The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour.

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Verdict expected in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial - what to know

A judge on Thursday will deliver her verdict in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team.

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BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

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Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?

The recent floods in Kerr County, Texas killed 135 people, including many young children.

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Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech

Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.

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Powerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US

Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias "Fito", was captured a month ago in what police described as an underground bunker.

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Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests

In Indian-administered Kashmir, low rainfall and rising temperatures are putting people's livelihoods at risk.

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Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

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Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts

A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

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Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

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Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong

A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.

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Watch: Why is Donald Trump asking Coca-Cola to change its recipe?

The US president says it's better to make the fizzy drink with cane sugar, but why might that be?

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Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?

A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.

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Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave

There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.

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Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars

Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera said people going through rubbish were doing so by choice to make "easy money".

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Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says

Australian officials have seized more than 10 million illegal vapes in the past year.

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Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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US House Speaker calls for 'transparency' on Epstein, in departure from Trump

It came as Trump said the attorney general should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on the disgraced financier.

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India can't wish away coal - but can it be made cleaner?

The country heavily relies on coal-powered thermal plants to meet its daily energy requirements.

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Don't vilify Air India crash crew: Indian pilots' association

Earlier, India's aviation minister said not to jump to conclusions and another pilots' group criticised the report.

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The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

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When an unsung Indian helped Austrian Jews escape the Nazis

Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe's darkest hour and bring them to India.

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