Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

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What we know about Michigan church shooting and arson attack

Officials have not yet named a motive for the shooter or the names of the four people killed.

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Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

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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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US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

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Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

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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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Turkey abandons bid to force doner kebab rules on Europe

The case had alarmed Germany's kebab industry in particular, who make doners very differently.

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Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78

She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.

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New York office gunman had low-level CTE, medical examiner finds

Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July

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Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud case

Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.

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From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

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Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

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Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

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France formally recognises Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

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Footage shows public executions in Gaza City street

Hamas-linked social media channels say "three collaborators who were spying for the occupation" were executed.

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ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

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Copenhagen airport shut after drone sightings, police say

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

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California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

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Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

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Man charged with murder of Pakistan TikTok star

The 17-year-old's murder sparked debate about women on social media in Pakistan.

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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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White House outlines TikTok deal that would give US control of algorithm

The White House said a deal could be signed "in the coming days", but Beijing is yet to comment.

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British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release

Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison.

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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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Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the US

The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power".

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Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence

The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.

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Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon

Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.

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Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison

Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

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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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'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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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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Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.

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Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says

He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case.

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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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Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

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Trump 'ready' to sanction Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil

The US president has repeatedly threatened tougher measures against Moscow, but has so far failed to take action.

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New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace.

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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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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

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Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.

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Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Russian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says

The attack targeted the eastern village of Yarova, officials say, a few kilometres from the front line.

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Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

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Hamas discussing US 'ideas' for Gaza ceasefire after Trump's 'last warning'

Hamas says it received "some ideas" from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts

The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress.

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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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Teen gamer who 'performed miracles' becomes first millennial saint

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles.

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Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world

s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".

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Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid

US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.

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Snapped cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, first report says

The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary report into the crash which killed 16 people.

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Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

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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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How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

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'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre can stay open, appeals court rules

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis welcomes the ruling and declares the Everglades site "open for business".

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'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.

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Search for painting looted by Nazis may have found more stolen art

The search of property in Argentina linked to the daughters of a fugitive Nazi may have unearthed more stolen artworks, say investigators.

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Epstein accusers say they are compiling list of his associates

Victims of the disgraced financier give emotional accounts of abuse in a news conference on the steps of the US Capitol.

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China's Xi steals the limelight in a defiant push against US-led world order

President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order.

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What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and potential successor?

Kim Ju Ae's visit to China with her father is likely to further fuel speculation she may succeed him.

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Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

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US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.

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Czech opposition leader hit in head with crutch during rally

Andrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM.

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Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

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