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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