As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

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Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush

20-year-old Wess Roley deliberately lit a fire to lure first responders to a mountainous area near Coeur d'Alene, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports.

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Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire

At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

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At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

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GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.

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Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of rape, police say

The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations.

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DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington

The deal has been hailed by President Trump as "a great day" but there are potential pitfalls.

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Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say

Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.

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Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

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Criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies

Oloffson rose to global notoriety in 1973 after a kidnapping and bank robbery in Norrmalmstorg, central Stockholm.

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Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending

Fifty years on, Sholay - arguably Hindi cinema’s most iconic film - makes a spectacular return.

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'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family

The US president asks Myroslava Petsa about her husband on the frontline after she asks him about supplying air defences to Ukraine.

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At least 16 killed as Kenya protesters battle police, rights group says

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government.

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Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel

The Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers.

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British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris

The 39-year-old is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK, French prosecutors have said.

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Florence's Uffizi criticises selfie-takers after portrait damaged

The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

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Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran

Footage has emerged showing smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.

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'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

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Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

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Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

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Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges

Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".

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Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

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Hurricane Erick hits Mexico resort towns killing two

Video shows communities in the affected areas dealing with flood waters and a messy clean-up.

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'A choice of two evils': Young anti-regime Iranians divided over conflict

Anti-regime Iranians agree the Islamic Republic must fall, but differ on the Iran-Israel conflict and response.

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Jihadists on 200 motorbikes storm Niger army base

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.

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'Everyone is scared': Iranians head to Armenia to escape conflict with Israel

Some said they had seen the sites of Israeli bombardment, others said they had heard the sound of explosions.

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Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline

The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible".

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Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead

It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.

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Czech fake dentist gave root canals after reading online instructions

Man, 22, and two relatives charged after setting up surgery and performing complex operations for two years, police say.

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Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

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'No-bra, no-exam' rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage

A video goes viral showing female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras.

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'They sang about my family's death': Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society

An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues.

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Watch: How Trump looms over G7 despite early departure

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering.

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Watch: Virginia police find alligator outside motel

The reptile was found just 20 minutes south of Washington DC.

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Watch: A trade deal, a family photo and the Middle East - Trump's short G7

The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

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The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

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'Nowhere feels safe': Iranians on life under Israeli attacks

Some of those in Iran who have spoken to the BBC use one word to describe life in there right now.

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Manhunt in Minnesota lawmaker attacks widens to nearby state

Police broaden their search for the 57-year-old man to nearby South Dakota as a $50,000 reward is issued.

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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

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'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday.

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

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Black box found at Air India crash site as families wait for answers

Doctors are relying on DNA from relatives to identify victims' remains, and warn the process will be slow.

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Air India plane crash claims at least 241 lives as one passenger survives

One British man, who was a passenger on the London-bound flight, survived the crash in Ahmedabad, western India.

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Air India plane crash - how the day unfolded

London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India.

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What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?

Experts told the BBC that a flap issue, engine failure or a bird strike are among the possible causes of the crash.

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Video shows crowds in Gaza scale fence to rush for aid

Palestinians can be seen climbing over fences and running to get humanitarian aid in the footage.

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Watch: At the scene of Austria's worst shooting in modern history

The BBC's Bethany Bell visited the scene in Graz, after ten people were killed in a school shooting.

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Gunshots heard and students evacuate in videos filmed at Austrian school

Video verified by the BBC shows students being evacuated from the school in the city of Graz.

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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.

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BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days.

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Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla heading for Gaza

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople".

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Trump's quick intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame tensions

The National Guard deployment will delight supporters of his hardline stance on law and order, but opponents say its inflammatory

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How India's 'biggest art deal' buried MF Husain masterpieces in a bank vault

The paintings are set to go up for auction for the first time on 12 June in India's financial capital, Mumbai.

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Six killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, Hamas officials say

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza.

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Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire.

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Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.

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How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.

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Police search for Washington man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state.

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Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'

The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.

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Trump's new ban dodges pitfalls faced by last attempt, experts say

It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations.

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Three journalists among five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

The Anglican Church, which runs al-Ahli hospital, condemns the attack that Israel says targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative.

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Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi

The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war.

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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.

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DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila

Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.

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Gaza now worse than hell on earth, humanitarian chief tells BBC

The situation in Gaza surpasses "any acceptable, legal, moral, and humane standard", the ICRC tells BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities.

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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.

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Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists

The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.

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Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.

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Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital

The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight.

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Polish presidential election too close to call, exit poll suggests

Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski claims early victory but his winning margin is well within margin of error, exit poll suggests.

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