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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Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

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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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A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments

Sneh Bhargava, AIIMS New Delhi's only woman director, was called upon to treat Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.

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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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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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Trump says he would 'absolutely' consider bombing Iran again

The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".

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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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Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

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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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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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'We are exhausted' - how Iranians are feeling after fragile ceasefire

The war has stirred within Iranians a mix of fear, despair and - among some - flickers of hope.

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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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Watch: Lorry driver trapped in cabin after China bridge collapse

Local authorities said the driver was rescued with no injuries after heavy rainfall caused landslides in the region.

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Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North America

Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites.

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Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan

No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.

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Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damaged

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

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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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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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BTS is back - but the K-pop superstars are returning to a changed industry

While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.

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Tristan Tate faces probe over alleged Romanian election interference

Tate, 36, is the younger brother of controversial influencer Andrew Tate.

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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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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC

Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war".

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Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran.

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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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Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say

Israel's military says troops in central Gaza fired warning shots at a group posing a potential threat, but that it was unaware of injuries.

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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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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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Sudan in danger of self-destructing as conflict and famine reign

The war is in strategic stalemate, but Sudan is no-one's priority - an orphan in a region that is ablaze.

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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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Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

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Minnesota assassination survivor and husband shot 17 times

Yvette Hoffman says she was shot eight times and her husband nine. The gunman is still at large.

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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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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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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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The sound of jet engines was deafening - then it was chaos

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed.

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Explosions and huge plumes of smoke in Tel Aviv as Iran retaliates

Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles towards the country on Friday night, vowing to "inflict heavy blows".

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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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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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How Trump's immigration raids sparked protests and unrest

The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities.

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French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs.

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Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial

The jury found him not guilty of an additional sexual assault charge, and have yet to return a verdict on a charge of rape.

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'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

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Schoolchildren swept away as heavy floods and snow hit South Africa

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

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At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis.

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Watch: Austria in shock after school shooting in 'safe and peaceful place'

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

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RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee

The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was 'plagued' with conflicts of interest.

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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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'Have my house' - Usyk invites Trump to witness Ukraine war

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk offers his house to US president Donald Trump to experience the war in his country.

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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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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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Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

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On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry

Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains.

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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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Israel strikes southern Beirut on eve of religious holiday

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

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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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200-year-old condom 'in mint condition' says museum

The sheath is part of an exhibition on 19th Century prostitution and sexuality.

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Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins

The kingdom has installed hundreds of coolers and cracked down on unregistered Muslim pilgrims, after 1,300 people died last year.

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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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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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South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.

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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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Three things to know about South Korea's snap election

South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law.

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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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Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok.

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Ukraine's audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia - and the West

The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.

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Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest

One poll has pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski in the lead, while the other indicates conservative Karol Nawrocki will win.

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