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Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know - Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts. 7 hrs ago - Business
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LIVE - Brazil's left-wing President Lula wins fourth term in surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro - Lula, 80, overturns the outcome from the first round of voting, but Bolsonaro calls the result "inexplicable" and refuses to concede.54 minutes ago
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation -- He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.14 hours ago
Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion -- The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.15 hours ago
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile -- Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. -- Latin America13 hours ago
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored -- The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.21 hours ago
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates -- The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.1 day ago
Gabon says access to social media restored after eight-month ban -- The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.15 hours ago
El Salvador president says bodies found in Haiti are not those of hostages -- Nayib Bukele says bodies delivered to soldiers are "not our men" amid search for Salvadorans abducted last week.19 hours ago
Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro -- Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.45 minutes ago
Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris -- The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.1 day ago
Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat -- Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.1 day ago
Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink? -- President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.2 days ago
Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign' -- The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy. -- Latin America21 hours ago
'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa -- That Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners. -- Africa45 minutes ago
The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future -- The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government? -- BBC InDepth20 hours ago
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.54 minutes ago
Indian cartoonists say online restrictions are making satire harder, but they aren't giving up.3 hours ago
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.3 hours ago
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.3 hours ago
The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.3 hours ago
BBC correspondent Nick Thorpe reports from Belgrade, where there were rapturous celebrations following the victory of the student-led movement.3 hours ago
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.3 hours ago
Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.3 hours ago
An electoral gamble by the Canadian province's outgoing premier, David Eby, backfired as the provincial Conservatives take power for the first time since 1928.3 hours ago