Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

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BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

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Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

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Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances

Ukraine's military has been under severe pressure of late, in part due to Russia's greater manpower.

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What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

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Orban swipes at EU and says disputed Georgian vote was fair

Hungary's prime minister praises Georgia's election despite numerous violations and criticism from the EU.

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Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers

No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.

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Senior Malawi politician accused of plotting to kill president

The lawyer for opposition figure Patricia Kaliati says that the ex-minister maintains her innocence.

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Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

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Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally

Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.

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New wave of mass killings in Sudan alarms UN

Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.

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Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection

A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote.

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Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says

Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law.

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Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

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Menendez brothers should be freed on parole, says top prosecutor

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Springsteen: I rarely see my bandmates - we've seen each other enough

The rock star on touring, his wife's cancer diagnosis and why he'll play "until the wheels come off".

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Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.

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Top LA prosecutor backs resentencing of Menendez brothers

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

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'Nonsense': Putin responds to BBC question about MI5 reports

Recent MI5 reports said Russia's intelligence agency has been on a mission to generate "sustained mayhem on British and European streets".

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IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC

A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza.

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Liberation theology icon and champion of the poor Gutiérrez dies

Gustavo Gutiérrez founded liberation theology, both revered and reviled in the Catholic Church.

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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

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Ghana's parliament suspended after chaotic scenes

A row erupted over which party has the majority after it was declared that four MPs had to vacate their seats.

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'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18

Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.

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Austria far right shunned from coalition despite winning election

Herbert Kickl's far right party won the elections, but no other party would form a governing coalition with him.

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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

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Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

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UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

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Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?

Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

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Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier - lower - figures from Hamas were "exaggerated".

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Israeli strikes said to have killed dozens in Gaza

Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.

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Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea

Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii.

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How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.

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Man rescued after 67 days adrift speaks of his survival

A Russian whale watcher is found alive, along with two dead relatives, two months after he set off.

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Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'

The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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Israeli shells kill 10 at north Gaza food distribution centre, Unrwa says

Reports say tank shells hit a crowd in Jabalia refugee camp, as Israel's ground offensive continues.

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BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes

BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend.

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Moment Nasa spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life

It is set to arrive in 2030 - and what it finds could change what we know about life in our solar system.

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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".

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Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65

Tito Mboweni was the first black governor of the central bank and a widely respected finance minister.

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Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says

The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby.

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Influencers risking death in hurricanes for clicks and cash

As hurricanes devastate Florida, influencers have been risking their lives with livestreams and stunts.

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Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage

Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.

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Violent protests force Martinique airport to close

Public gatherings are also banned on the French Caribbean island amid unrest that injured 26 officers.

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Africa health chief criticises US Marburg travel advice

Rwandan officials say the country's outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is under control.

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EU delays introduction of border check system again

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.

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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.

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Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape trial

Fifty men are accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot after her husband drugged her and left her unconscious.

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Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement 'axis against Ethiopia'

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.

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Netanyahu's appeal to Lebanese people falls on deaf ears in Beirut

Beirut residents tell the BBC what they made of the Israeli PM's appeal to take back their country from Hezbollah.

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No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'

Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?

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Schoolboy shooter testifies at parents' trial in Belgrade

A 14-year-old boy who killed nine children and a security guard gives evidence behind closed doors.

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Madeleine McCann suspect cleared of rape charges in separate trial

Christian Brückner is already in jail but has not been charged with the British girl's disappearance.

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US debt would increase under Harris and soar under Trump - study

Both candidates would add trillions to the national debt if their proposals were enacted, according to a new analysis.

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Girl who lost eye in Israeli raid that killed father carries ‘pain mountains can't bear’

As the war in Gaza enters its second year, the BBC revisits three families whose lives have been fragmented by the conflict.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.

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New storm threatens Florida as it reels from devastation

Storm Milton "is expected to strengthen rapidly" and hit areas already struggling to recover from Helene.

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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies

The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.

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Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities

The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.

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Setback for black student punished over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks.

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Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel

Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran.

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Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after Cas appeal

Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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Judge rules public can view video evidence in French mass rape trial

A previous ruling is reversed in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.

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How shy Aussie kid Ricciardo became F1 golden boy

Ricciardo leaves F1 as one of its most successful and popular drivers and a legend of Australian sport.

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Madeleine McCann suspect faces 15-year prison term in unrelated trial

Christian Brückner, 47, is on trial in Germany for three charges of rape and two of sexual abuse.

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Watch: Analysing where Iran's missiles struck in Israel

BBC Verify analysed three locations that were hit by Iranian missiles.

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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.

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Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv

Police said two attackers were "neutralised" after they opened fire in the Jaffa neighbourhood

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