Cuts to national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears

Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety, and for wildlife.

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Chaos and unproven theories surround Tates' release from Romania

The abrupt departure of the Tate brothers by private jet has left a fresh trail of confusion and unanswered questions in its wake.

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First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw

Travellers enter a mini capitalist enclave far from Pyongyang, on a tightly controlled visit.

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Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks

The US leader plays down earlier frictions and predicts a "very good meeting" on Friday.

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Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but the film can't air in the country

Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.

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Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart

In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even "falsely implicating" people.

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Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens

The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing.

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Did Iron Age 'begin' in India? Tamil Nadu dig sparks debate

Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey's Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history.

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Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.

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Myanmar villagers reveal 'desperate' illegal kidney sales

Two Burmese men tell the BBC they used forged documents and middlemen to undergo surgery in India.

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Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?

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Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country

Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.

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Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says

Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a "reduction in force" effort, according to an email sent to staff.

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He dreamed of a cycling revolution. Then an SUV crushed him

Paul Varry's death has triggered a debate in Paris over the dramatic expansion of cycle infrastructure.

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Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

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Are planes crashing more often?

A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise?

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Passengers on crashed Toronto plane offered US$30,000 each

The gesture to the affected travellers - all of whom survived - comes with no strings attached, the airline says.

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Israel's 'hearts lie in tatters' as Hamas hands over first dead hostages

They are believed to include the Bibas family, who for Israel have become a symbol of the captives.

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World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded

The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.

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YouTuber's 'dirty' comments spark massive row in India

Remarks made by popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on a talent show have led to a huge controversy.

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Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflected on the role Hendricks played within the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

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Facing Islamist threats, Bangladesh girls forced to cancel football matches

There are concerns that extremist groups, which had been pushed to the fringes, have become emboldened again.

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Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflected on the role Hendricks played within the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

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India seeks AI breakthrough - but is it falling behind?

Two years after ChatGPT, China launched DeepSeek, but India doesn't have its own foundational model yet.

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Watch: Deadly storm hits south-eastern US and Canada

At least 13 people have died after a storm hit south-eastern parts of the US.

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Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

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Three critically injured after plane flips at Toronto airport

The flight had eighty people on board - 76 passengers and four crew - Delta Air Lines says.

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How Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' pledge is affecting other countries

Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as US decides to ramp up fossil fuels

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Illegal and unseen: Nine surprising facts about Indians in the US

Indians make up only a small share of the overall unauthorised migrant population in the US.

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Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.

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Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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'Montoya, por favor!': Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet

As clips from Spain's Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show's executive producer.

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Discordant Ukraine statements from Trump team leave allies anxious

A cacophony from senior members of the US administration has sown confusion and alarm in Europe.

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Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

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Ambulances, school and TikTok: The lives of three children I filmed surviving Gaza war

A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital.

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Bowen: Zelensky forced to face tough new reality after Trump-Putin phone call

Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.

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Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.

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Santorini fears for summer tourist season as earthquakes hit island

The Greek island's most important industry will bounce back, but staffing is a worry say hoteliers

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Why India fails to protect its domestic workers despite decades of abuse

Despite the high demand for domestic workers, they remain India's most vulnerable and exploited people.

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Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

The German auto manufacturing sector is struggling. Can it get back on the road to recovery?

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Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Korea

The country's acting president has ordered an investigation into the incident in the city of Daejeon.

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The American goods that could rise in price from metal tariffs

Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.

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Trump's citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limbo

Thousands of Indian-origin couples in the US are anxious over Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship.

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Macron shares his deepfakes for AI summit attention

The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris.

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Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?

The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.

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Harry and Meghan cheer from stands at Invictus Games in Canada

The couple watched from the stands, cheering and clapping for the UK's team.

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Major Caribbean earthquake triggers tsunami alerts

Warnings have been issued for a number of countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands.

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Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service.

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The indigenous community fleeing its drowning island

Rising sea levels threaten an indigenous group's home in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.

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Tourists flee and homes break apart in Santorini, but resilient locals remain

People started evacuating the island as it was shook by tremors - but not everyone is fleeing.

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Stylish earrings to gold shoes on show at South Africa's biggest political event

A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.

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British conman jailed for six years for running over French policemen

Robert Hendy-Freegard, 53, had moved to a rural area of central France to breed beagles illegally.

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Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming residents

Pictures and videos show the intensely coloured water flowing into an estuary, the Rio de la Plata.

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Scams, casinos and high-rises: The BBC visits a bizarre city in a war zone

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.

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Johannesburg's revival: From crime hub to comeback city

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

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India looks on nervously as Trump wields tariff threat

Delhi hopes tariff cuts have put it ahead of the game - but will that satisfy Trump, or is trade action still on the table?

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Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis.

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BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease.

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'Genocide against Greenland': The country's dark history - and does it want Trump?

The US president's talk about taking control has come at a time when many on the island are already considering their future

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Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.

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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

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How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.

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