I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

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Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.

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Poll shows growing concern over Biden's age after debate

A new poll found 72% of registered voters believe Mr Biden is not mentally fit enough to serve as president.

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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.

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Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series

Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.

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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan José Zúñiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule.

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Sinkhole swallows Illinois football pitch

CCTV captured the moment the ground gave way taking a stadium floodlight with it.

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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.

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Honduras ex-president gets 45 years for drug crimes

Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of conspiring to import cocaine into the US and machine gun possession.

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Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

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New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case

Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff.

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Kenya's president faces tough choices following protests

Protests over the Kenyan president's new finance bill have spread across the country.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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US Supreme Court to hear transgender care case

Plaintiffs claim the state law prohibits transgender people from accessing care available to other adolescents.

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Ship leaves port three months after Baltimore bridge crash

Some members of the Dali's 21-member crew are expected to leave for home in coming days.

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China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more.

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Belarus opposition leader warns Poland over borders

Svyatlana Tsikhanowskaya urges Poland to keep the Belarus border open, warning against a "new iron curtain".

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India exam chief sacked after outcry over marks

The key examination for medical colleges has been mired in allegations of paper leaks and fraud.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire.

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UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants

Four family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years.

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Man killed in suspected bear attack in Japan

Yasuhiro Kobayashi, 58, was found by a colleague on Friday afternoon.

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Monkeys got along better after hurricane - study

Scientists say the disaster changed ‘rules of the game’ in monkey society as sharing shade became vital.

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Watch: Donald Sutherland on a career that defied convention

Actor Kiefer Sutherland announced the death of his father, Donald, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Cargo from 'most ancient' shipwreck found off Israel

The 3,300-year-old storage jars were discovered during a survey of the sea bed in the eastern Mediterranean.

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Deadly explosions rock Chad after ammunition depot fire

At least nine people died and at least 46 others were injured in the blasts overnight in N'Djamena.

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Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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India's Priyanka Gandhi to finally make electoral debut

If she wins, three members of the Gandhi political dynasty will be in the Indian parliament.

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China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father.

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Greek opposition urges investigation after BBC migrant deaths report

A BBC investigation found the coastguard had caused dozens of deaths over three years, according to witnesses.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

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At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".

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Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins

Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial".

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People left dangling upside down on amusement park ride

Footage recorded by an eyewitness shows the moment people got stuck on a ride in Portland, Oregon.

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.

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President toppled in Niger coup loses immunity

It clears the way for Mohamed Bazoum, 64, to be tried on treason charges by a military court.

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Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".

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Families plea to free South Africans jailed in E Guinea

They say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.

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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.

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Russian missile strike kills 9 in Zelensky's hometown - officials

Another 29 people are injured in the missile attack on the southern city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine says.

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Watch: Retracing Michael Mosley's final hours

The BBC's Joe Inwood shows the path where the TV presenter collapsed and died.

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Hardliners dominate Iran presidential candidates

Hardliners look set to hold on to the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.

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How Gaza hostage raid ended with Israel striking crowded streets

Air strikes were called in after special forces became trapped, killing scores of Palestinians.

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Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

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Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits emergency government

The decision lays bare the deep political divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza

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Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged.

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Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.

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Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

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UK's Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early

Rishi Sunak said that it was a mistake not to stay in France longer to mark the anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall

A hiker posted a video showing the water flow of the fall was coming from a pipe built into the rock face.

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

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Biden border plan attacked by Republican rivals

The president has hit back at critics after unveiling plans to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border.

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Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Why India's Modi failed to win outright majority

Mr Modi has lost some of his aura of invincibility and the results mean the opposition is back.

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Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Three people were trapped in basements and a firefighter died when his inflatable capsized.

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The billionaires rallying behind Trump after his conviction

The Trump campaign has seen upticks in fundraising during pivotal moments of his legal battles.

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Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene.

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S Africa president faces up to poor poll result

President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time.

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Donald Trump says hush-money trial 'very hard' on wife Melania

The former president says he is "okay" with the possibility of being jailed after his New York conviction.

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New South African era dawns as ANC forced into coalition

The ANC, once led by Nelson Mandela, has its worst election since the end of apartheid 30 years ago.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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China spacecraft to try to land on Moon's far side

The mission hopes to bring rocks back to earth from the far side of the Moon for the first time.

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Hadid sisters donate $1m to Palestinian aid effort

Supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid donate 1m dollars to Palestinian aid agencies

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Trump would run for president from jail, his lawyer says

Alina Habba says Donald Trump will run for office even if he is jailed and "nothing will change" following his conviction for falsifying business records.

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