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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