DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting

Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.

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Three dead as 'brutal' cyclone sweeps through Reunion

The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water.

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Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart

In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even "falsely implicating" people.

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Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens

The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing.

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Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight

The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin.

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Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures

The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack.

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Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl.

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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team.

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'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.

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Dead body placed beside Australian couple on flight

Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair.

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BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

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Starbucks axes 1,100 jobs in bid for US turnaround

It is also simplifying the menu, including dropping the Royal English Breakfast Latte in the US.

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Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February.

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List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.

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Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

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Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says

The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.

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California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work.

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Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault

Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.

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'The smallest coffins are the heaviest': Israel grieves youngest hostages

The return of the children in coffins, and their mother's absence, is being painfully felt across the country.

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Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

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'Help us': Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel

Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported.

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'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws ire

What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment.

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Can Europe and UK persuade Trump they're relevant to Ukraine's future?

Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.

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Illegal and unseen: Nine surprising facts about Indians in the US

Indians make up only a small share of the overall unauthorised migrant population in the US.

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Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC

A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks.

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Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

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Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.

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Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.

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Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire

A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean.

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€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare

Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare

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One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.

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Salman Rushdie testifies he thought he was dying after stabbing

The author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state.

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Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says

The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks.

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Romania president resigns after impeachment pressure over cancelled vote

His exit comes as political opponents had sought to remove him over remaining in office beyond the end of his term.

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South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation.

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Doge will look at military spending, says Trump as he defends Musk

The president dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns and promised more cuts 'maybe in 24 hours'.

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Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority, exit poll shows

Albin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's parliamentary election but not be able to govern alone, an exit poll predicts

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Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say

It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby.

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Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service.

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Musk's Doge takes aim at US consumer protection agency

The billionaire aide to Donald Trump indicates he wants to see the end of an agency founded after the financial crash of 2007-8.

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African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days.

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Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos.

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Spyware firm cuts Italy access after alleged targeting of activists - reports

WhatsApp alleged last week that Paragon Solutions spyware was used to target users of the messaging app in two dozen countries.

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Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

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Player was 'overwhelmed' after World Cup kiss, court hears

Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales.

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Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes.

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Analysis: Trump's real-estate instincts clash with his America First worldview

This isn't the first time he has seen a foreign policy problem as a business opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail

Mzia Amaglobeli is accused of slapping a police chief but her detention has made her a symbol of resistance.

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Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?

El Salvador has offered to take in criminals deported from the US and house them in its mega-jail.

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RFK Jr clears first vote towards Senate confirmation

Kennedy won the support of Republicans on a Senate committee including Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor who had expressed scepticism.

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Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs

The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans.

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'Both sides suffer' - Shanghai residents on tensions over tariffs

Residents of China's largest city gave their thoughts on Trump's tariffs and their nation's response.

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Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis.

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BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court.

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Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX win early Grammys

The first of 94 trophies is handed out in Los Angeles, as the 67th Grammy Awards get underway.

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Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin

The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week.

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Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital.

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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

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How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.

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Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region.

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