Bullet holes, gutted rooms: Inside destroyed Kibbutz house

BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson is in a home from where seven people were taken hostage in Israel.

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King Charles speaks of 'great sorrow and regret' over British Empire 'wrongdoings'

King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence.

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Legal row over 28,000% mark-up for African mask

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.

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How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia

Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving.

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Ukraine war: Whole family shot dead in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town

Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha.

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Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match

Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers.

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Inside Al-Quds Hospital after nearby 'rocket attack', says Red Crescent

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack.

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Princess Leonor of Spain's royal profile rises as she comes of age

Princess Leonor of Spain's birthday is on Tuesday, prompting talk of what sort of royal she will be.

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New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.

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Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after ending his bid to be the Republican nominee.

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What is happening in Israel and Gaza now, and what is Hamas?

How is Israel responding to the deadly attack by Hamas and what does it mean by "expanding operations"?

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Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations

The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage.

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Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal

Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.

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Neuschwanstein: US man charged over deadly attack at famed German castle

The suspect is accused of pushing two women into a ravine at Neuschwanstein Castle and raping one of them.

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Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says

The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units.

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Ukraine war: Forced evacuations as Russian attacks intensify

With fighting intensifying in Donetsk and Kherson, officials are forcibly ordering people to leave.

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Fireworks in court as Trump team calls ex-lawyer Michael Cohen a liar

Lawyers for Donald Trump tied to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case.

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Gaza's hospitals treating emergency cases only as fuel runs low

Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators.

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A family's desperate search for missing Tanzanian student in Israel

The BBC names a Tanzanian student still missing in Israel weeks after Hamas attacked civilians.

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Tom Emmer drops out of race for Speaker of the House

The lawmaker dropped out of the race after it became clear he did not have the votes to win the gavel.

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Israel-Gaza war: The brutal impact on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting children.

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Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

The US Senator is accused of using his influence and power in ways that benefitted Egypt.

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BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas

Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live.

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Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated.

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Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote

Partial results from Sunday's election suggest the country will have to vote again next month.

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Kota: Stricter rules for India student hub after suicides

Young people from across India go to the city of Kota for tuition to help them pass entrance exams to elite colleges.

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Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out

In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed.

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Pepper X: Eating world's hottest pepper was euphoric, says creator

Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat.

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Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.

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Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six

The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries.

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Nawaz Sharif: The Pakistan army’s one-time arch-rival returns

Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections.

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Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.

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Saudi prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West

Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions.

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Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins

The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children.

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Israel Gaza: Community frozen as Hamas atrocities continue to emerge

Israeli communities are struggling as bodies continue to be found after Hamas attacked on 7 October.

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China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.

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Biden expected to seek $100bn for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and US border

In a rare Oval Office address, the president is also expected to seek funding for Taiwan and the US border.

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Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says

Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.

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Conor McGregor won't face charges after sexual assault claim

Prosecutors drop their inquiry into a woman's allegation the UFC fighter attacked her at a Miami arena.

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Jim Jordan loses second vote in US House Speaker bid

Divided Republicans consider a stand-in as the Ohioan's bid to lead Congress's lower chamber falters.

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Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network

The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe.

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Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X.

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Family seeks answers after Israel kidnap live-stream horror

One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas.

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'We are not leaving' - The families who won't evacuate Gaza City

Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza.

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Brussels shooting: Suspect at large after two killed in Belgian capital

The victims were shot close to the city centre on Monday evening and the gunman is at large, police say.

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Boy, 6, killed in anti-Muslim attack, say US police

Police in Illinois link the killing of a boy and injuries to a woman to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.

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Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead

Authorities in Iran say the couple was found dead at home after sustaining knife wound injuries.

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Gaza doctor: We consume a month’s medical supplies a day

British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.

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Annular Solar eclipse 2023: Ring of fire sweeps over Americas

The annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central, and South America on Saturday.

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'I don't eat or sleep' says husband of new mother missing after Hamas attacks

New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza.

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Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.

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CCTV shows how Hamas militants broke into Be'eri kibbutz

Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car.

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Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2024 presidential race.

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Journalist fined for using swear word to insult Italian PM

Roberto Saviano's comments were made in relation to Italian leader Giorgia Meloni's views on migration.

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'Bodies lie everywhere in Gaza hospital, the injured scream for help'

Gaza city's main hospital, Al-Shifa, is overwhelmed by the dead and injured and is at breaking point.

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US $6bn deal with Iran under scrutiny in wake of Hamas attack on Israel

President Biden has faced pressure to hold the funds amid claims Tehran instigated the Hamas attack.

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New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.

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8,700 workers down tools at Ford's biggest plant

The move is a sharp escalation of the union's ongoing strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

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Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year.

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Matt Gaetz got what he wanted in removing US Speaker. Now what?

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?

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Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party.

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Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal.

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Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions

As the German sandal maker lists publicly, are the best days of the centuries-old brand behind it?

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Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas

The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded.

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Pumpkin weighing 2,749lb squashes world record

After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California.

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'Where do we go?' - Nowhere safe in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify

Rimal, Gaza City's wealthiest area, was a safe haven before a wave of Israeli strikes overnight.

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Pakistan cricket reporter quits India after backlash

ICC said Zainab Abbas left India for personal reasons amid local media claims she was forced to go.

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Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene.

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How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

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Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system

After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place.

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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds

A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.

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Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

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Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading.

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Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record.

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Loud explosion heard in Gaza halts BBC journalist's on air report

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard.

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‘I feel hopeless': Living in a country on the brink

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope.

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Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany.

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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?

They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon.

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180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city

Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches".

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Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies.

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Retired US Army sergeant arrested for alleges attempts to spy for China

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited.

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How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

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Africa's week in pictures: 29 September-5 October 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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New York City rat takes road trip to wedding

A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away.

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Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.

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New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack.

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Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023.

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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.

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Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto fraud trial opens in NY

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Venice bus crash: The heroes who pulled survivors from burning wreck

The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire.

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Australian towns battle fire and flood back to back

The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.

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India-China feud keeps international planes out of Nepal airport

Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming.

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Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case

The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order.

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Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.

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Venice bus crash: At least 20 dead as vehicle plunges from bridge in Mestre

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Why is reformist Uzbek leader arresting bloggers?

Shavkat Mirziyoyev came into power promising to bring in an era of free speech.

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Ukraine war: Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit

The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about New York fraud trial

Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said.

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Courtroom tensions simmer as Trump trial kicks off

Despite Mr Trump's inflammatory comments, few tensions emerged as sentencing kicked off in New York.

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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability.

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Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.

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Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US

Government shutdowns have become a frequent - and protracted - uniquely American problem.

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Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

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Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time

Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public.

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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state.

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Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe.

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Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

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