As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

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Two people shot dead in Idaho while responding to brush fire

Governor Brad Little says "multiple heroic firefighters" were attacked while responding to a fire.

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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

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Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade

President Aleksandar Vucic - populist and close to Russia - has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot.

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Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban

A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.

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I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course.

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A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.

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Doechii: Headlining Glastonbury is part of her five-year plan

The Florida-born rapper and singer is a Grammy Award-winner and a top act at Glastonbury.

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How Indian chef defied odds to win food Oscar and take Tamil cuisine global

Chef Vijay Kumar’s 2025 James Beard win marks a quiet revolution, spotlighting south Indian cuisine globally.

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Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?

US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.

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Watch: Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US

The American Meteor Society has described it as a bolide, a large and rare fireball that creates a sonic boom.

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Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return.

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Australian journalist wins unfair dismissal case over Gaza post

The Lebanese-Australian journalist sued Australia's national broadcaster, saying she was unfairly fired.

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Indira Gandhi's Emergency: When India's democracy was put on pause

On this day 50 years ago, then prime minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency, suspending rights and jailing rivals.

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The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland

Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.

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Watch: Air defences over Qatar as Iran attacks US airbase

Video footage from eyewitnesses captures lights in the sky over Doha during Iran's missile strike

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Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North America

Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites.

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Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.

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'Tourists are our lifeline': Picking up the pieces in Kashmir after April killings

Twenty-six people were killed in an attack on tourists visiting a meadow near Pahalgam town in April.

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'Necessary' or 'unfounded'? Americans in Texas respond to US strikes

The BBC asked Texans and those visiting the state about US President Trump's decision to bomb three nuclear sites.

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How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

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Giant Michael Jackson statues popped up 30 years ago. Where have they gone?

The King Of Pop had 10 statues made in his image in 1995, but where can they be seen three decade later?

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Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

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Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.

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Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish Steps

The 81-year-old man and his car got stuck on the way down, before a crane lifted the car away.

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South Africa's firebrand politician banned from entering UK

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says.

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Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say

US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.

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Devastating crash threatens Air India's ambitious turnaround

The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout

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Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering.

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Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7

The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Watch: Moment people flee church as earthquake interrupts mass in Peru

The 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru on Sunday morning, causing panic at the city's cathedral.

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Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

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Minnesota assassination survivor and husband shot 17 times

Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large.

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The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

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Aukus: Could Trump sink Australia's submarine plans?

The White House has put the landmark agreement between the US, UK and Australia under review.

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The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.

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Watch: Fountains of molten lava arc into the air as Kilauea erupts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024.

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Trump vowed to make the world safer - has he?

Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet assesses the US president's pledge to be a peacemaker.

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Video shows crowd of Palestinians climbing fence and rushing to aid site

BBC Verify has geolocated the video to a GHF distribution site, west of Rafah. It is said to have been filmed on Tuesday.

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What we know about Austria school shooting

It is not yet known why a 21-year-old Austrian man committed a shooting that left 10 people dead.

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BBC Verify examines tunnels footage after IDF says Hamas leader body found

The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence.

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US-China talks end with plan for Trump and Xi to approve

The US Commerce Secretary said the deal should result in some restrictions being resolved.

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Watch: 'It's important' - LA protesters on why they're taking to the streets

Demonstrations have continued in other major US cities, including Chicago, where protesters clashed with police on Tuesday.

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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

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How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store

Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations.

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How the LA clashes unfolded... in 60 seconds

Watch: How the LA clashes unfolded in 60 seconds

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Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast.

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The forgotten story of India's brush with presidential rule

Indira Gandhi's aides pushed for a presidential system - centralising power and sidelining courts and parliament.

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How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai.

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Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

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Australian mushroom lunch cook tells trial meal was 'special'

Erin Patterson denies intentionally putting toxic fungi into a home-cooked meal to kill her relatives.

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Bouncy castle operator cleared in tragedy that killed six

A court ruled the incident was "due to an unprecedented weather system".

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India leads in remittances - but Trump's tax could deal a blow

Trump's proposed 3.5% tax on remittances by foreign workers could seriously impact top recipient India.

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Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage

On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She claimed that the BBC took down a story after reviewing footage. The BBC has said the claim is completely wrong and that it stands by its journalism. Ros Atkins from BBC Verify takes a look at the facts.

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The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws

Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

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US Navy to rename ship honouring gay rights leader and veteran Harvey Milk

The Navy is also considering renaming ships named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman.

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Boulder attack renews safety concerns for US Jewish communities

A recent spate of attacks targeting Jewish people and institutions has led to calls for heightened security

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South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

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Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law.

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Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump

The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

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Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok.

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Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight.

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