Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry

Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.

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US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says

Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.

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What is COP30 and why does it matter?

World leaders will soon gather for the annual UN meeting on how to tackle climate change.

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Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting

His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence.

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Investigation after woman left behind by cruise ship dies on island

Crew of Coral Adventurer only realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing hours after they left Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of ceasefire violations

Hamas denies it was behind an attack on Israeli forces inside an area of Gaza under their control and condemns the strikes.

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Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

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Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town

Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.

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Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

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Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred

Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.

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Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica

The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti.

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Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value.

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'I'm not done', Kamala Harris tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg

The former vice president made her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 - after losing to Donald Trump last year.

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Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win

The result, long clear from early tallies, was officially announced at Dublin Castle.

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Warships, fighter jets and the CIA - what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela?

President Trump says he wants to tackle the drugs trade but many believe he is trying to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro.

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NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown

It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.

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The decades-old exemption that lets Trump fast-track White House rebuild

The White House and several other buildings are exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

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US forces kill two in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific

This is the eighth US strike on alleged drug trafficking vessels near Latin America, the first on the Pacific side.

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Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints

Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.

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Gaza ceasefire deal going better than expected, Vance says

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.

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Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.

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Watch: Dozens of giant pumpkins hit the water for rowing race

The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.

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Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was - but it could yet reinvent itself

After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza?

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US strikes on Latin American 'drug boats': What do we know, and are they legal?

Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law.

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Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region

The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.

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Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics

Bolton argues his case is an example of "weaponisation" but legal experts say the charges are serious.

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China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far

Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.

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Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals

The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday.

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'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".

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Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India

Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder.

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Red Cross retrieves body of dead hostage in Gaza, Israel says

The Israeli military says "a coffin of a deceased hostage" is now on the way to its troops in the territory.

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US governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas

Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family.

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Airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for paperwork

The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked.

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Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials

The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.

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Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since fall of Assad

Syria's leader suggested he would continue to allow Russia access to its military bases in Syria.

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Madagascar crowds cheer as military unit seizes power

Crows celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

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Israel identifies bodies of four dead hostages returned by Hamas

The first four deceased hostages to be returned are Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Daniel Peretz.

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'Indescribable happiness' as detainees return to Gaza

Israel says it has released 1,968 prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

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'She left trail of fairy dust': Tributes pour in for Diane Keaton

First Wives Club co-star Goldie Hawn says Diane Keaton left "memories beyond imagination" following her death aged 79.

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No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast

With 18 people unaccounted for, the tragedy is "even more devastating than we thought", says a sheriff.

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Watch: North Korea shows off huge missile at military parade

Named the Hwasong-20, its size suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

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Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

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US markets reel as Trump threatens to pull out of meeting with China's Xi

The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.

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Qatar to build air force facility in Idaho, US says

The facility in Idaho will be used to train Qatari pilots to fly F-15 fighter jets, the US defence secretary says.

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Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages

"I can't quite believe this is actually happening, we've been waiting for so long," said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.

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'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

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Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet

For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors

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Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?

Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base.

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Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours

Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.

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What we know about the hostages still in Gaza

Two years after the 7 October attacks, dozens of hostages remain in Hamas captivity. BBC Verify has been examining what we know about them.

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Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players' eligibility

The alleged forgery was done to comply with Fifa's 'grandfather rule' for foreign-born players.

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What are the key sticking points in Trump's Gaza peace plan?

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war.

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New Zealand pays Samoa millions after naval ship crash

HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank in Samoan waters a year ago.

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Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

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Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea

Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.

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Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

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Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

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The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes

They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

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Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?

The conservative politician is set to be Japan's first female prime minister.

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'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October

Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.

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Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians

Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy's cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni.

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Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia

The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.

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Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested

The alleged head of the gang's armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK.

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'Find common ground', tourists in Washington tell lawmakers amid shutdown

Several museums and landmarks, including the US Capitol and Washington Monument, have closed to visitors.

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Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France

The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel.

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Germany arrests suspected Hamas members over alleged attack plot

The three men are accused of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Germany, federal prosecutors says.

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Watch: Jane Goodall tells BBC how she became interested in animals

The animal rights activist has died aged 91, after a pioneering career studying chimps.

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