Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah

It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.

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Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

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Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't

India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging.

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Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally party leader can run for French president.

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Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall

The US's former envoy to Kabul said that Ms Hall is now in the care of Qatari officials and would "soon be heading home".

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Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands

An acute lack of equipment, patchy communications and wrecked roads are hampering the search for survivors.

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Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

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'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect".

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How will Australia choose its next prime minister?

As the nation prepares to head to the polls on 3 May, here's a guide to its electoral system and what to watch.

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N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'

Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia.

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Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

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Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show.

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UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia.

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Meghan launches online shop for fans to buy her fashion favourites

The ShopMy platform is marketed at "elite creators" for them to earn money from links they have shared.

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Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told.

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India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.

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Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.

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Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital.

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Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like.

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Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful.

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Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?

Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war?

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'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.

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Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border

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Ukraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' words

Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week.

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Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

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Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

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'It's him, it's him!' - Venezuelan mother spots deported son in mega-prison footage

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

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BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done.

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.

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King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada

The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US.

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No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen

President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.

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US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 37 dead and 'staggering' damage

The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.

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'I lost everything' - Survivors and relatives speak of their grief

Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.

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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

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Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information.

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Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

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Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump's optimism

Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a "painstaking" discussion about details.

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14 things the Trump administration did this week

This week in the White House, the US president escalated his global trade war and tried to broker peace in Ukraine.

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'Terrifying and exhausting' - passengers describe escape from burning plane

Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire.

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

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Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis.

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Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia

Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.

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Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?

Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".

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BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

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Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter

The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.

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Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway

Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.

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EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

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It's Russia that may now be feeling the pressure

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

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Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

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BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea.

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Whole families killed in recent Syria violence, says UN

The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.

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'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon

Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.

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What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

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Early summer could spell trouble for India's farms and factories

Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy.

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Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled.

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Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.

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India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.

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Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

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Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'

Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.

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Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.

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South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' with US

Pretoria refuses to respond directly to the latest criticism of the country from President Trump.

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Syrian government still faces threat from Assad loyalists

Clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in the dictator's former heartlands show the risks ahead, writes Middle East correspondent Hugh Bachega.

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'We're gutted' - Make-A-Wish trip cancelled after Eurostar bomb disruption

Toni Mannion was looking forward to making "special memories" with her terminally ill daughter.

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As US and Canada trade barbs, it's so far so good for Mexico's Sheinbaum

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader's approach to the White House.

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Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital

The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February.

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Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister

The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government.

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Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt."

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What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams.

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US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages

Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages.

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Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis is off mechanical breathing intervention and is alert, the Vatican's latest update says.

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Don't complain about use of New Zealand's Māori name, MPs told

It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament.

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India's fighter jet battle: US v Russia in the skies

India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force. But is a cutting-edge US fighter jet the answer?

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'Are you aware of truce reports?' - BBC's Laura Kuenssberg asks Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the BBC he is "aware of everything" after European summit in London.

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Was Starmer's summit enough to shift the diplomatic dial?

Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.

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Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff.

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'They don't belong in the Med': Future of homeless orcas still uncertain

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

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His name was in a child abuse diary - now his family listen to 'vile' testimony

Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, including Mauricette Vinet's grandson

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance

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