Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

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Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack

Officials have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman attacked a church and set it on fire.

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What we know about Michigan church shooting and arson attack

Officials have not yet named a motive for the shooter or the names of the four people killed.

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Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

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US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

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Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

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Thunberg denies claims Gaza flotilla is a publicity stunt

The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

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Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files

The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.

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Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78

She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.

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New York office gunman had low-level CTE, medical examiner finds

Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July

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Over 1,000 children fall ill from free school lunches in Indonesia

The government's multi-billion-dollar "nutritious meals programme" has been plagued by food poisoning.

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From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

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Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s

The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.

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Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

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Malawi's ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

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From escalators to teleprompters, Trump piles on criticism at the UN

In a wide-ranging speech, President Trump slammed the world body and singled out many of the countries in attendance.

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Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

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France formally recognises Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

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Copenhagen airport shut after drone sightings, police say

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

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California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

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Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

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Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question - who would lead it?

With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge

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'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.

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British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release

Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison.

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The motive behind Charlie Kirk's killing: What we know and don't know

Prosecutors have broadly outlined suspect Tyler Robinson's political views - but many questions remain.

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How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.

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At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire

Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.

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US deportees sue Ghana over 'illegal' detention

Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.

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Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai

Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.

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Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison

Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

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Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

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'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

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Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege

The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.

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Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

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'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

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Watch: Soda truck falls into sinkhole in Mexico City

Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

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US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

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Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.

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Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says

He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case.

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'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

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Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

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Trump 'ready' to sanction Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil

The US president has repeatedly threatened tougher measures against Moscow, but has so far failed to take action.

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New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace.

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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

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Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.

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Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

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South Korean worker tells BBC of panic during US immigration raid at Hyundai plant

Some 400 US agents took part in the immigration raid on the Hyundai facility, detaining hundreds of workers, many South Korean nationals.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts

The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress.

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Supreme Court rules that immigration raids in LA can continue

US top court says that immigration agents can stop people based solely on their race, language or job.

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Argentine rights activist Rosa Roisinblit dies aged 106

A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies.

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Teen gamer who 'performed miracles' becomes first millennial saint

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles.

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Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world

s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".

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Snapped cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, first report says

The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary report into the crash which killed 16 people.

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Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

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Rosenberg: What's behind Putin's uncompromising stance on Ukraine?

Moscow's diplomatic success in China, and Trump's lack of action, have emboldened Putin, reports Steve Rosenberg.

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Thailand names third prime minister in two years

Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years.

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Three ways Epstein scandal could go for Trump

This week the victims of Epstein's crimes came forward to demand more information, piling pressure on the White House.

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How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

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'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.

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Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal

It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals.

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Watch: RFK Jr questioned during fiery hearing

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faced questions on Covid deaths, vaccines and his record during an often heated Senate hearing.

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Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela

The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

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Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.

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Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China at talks in Beijing

The two leaders are seeking to promote "a more just and reasonable global governance system".

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Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

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US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.

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Czech opposition leader hit in head with crutch during rally

Andrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM.

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Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

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India's Modi has 'insightful' talks in Putin's limo

The two leaders - both under pressure from Donald Trump - spent 45 minutes inside the Russian leader's car.

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