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BBC News - World
FBI seizes former Congressman Eric Swalwell's devices in sexual misconduct investigation -- Agents stopped the Democrat in an airport over the weekend as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations that he has denied.
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Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries -- It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.11 hours ago
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told -- Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.11 hours ago
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears -- Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".14 hours ago
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison -- Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector. -- Business1 hour ago
German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home -- Investigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people.5 hours ago
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition -- Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.8 hours ago
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says -- Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.2 hours ago
Landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13 -- Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.3 hours ago
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation -- The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.13 hours ago
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia -- Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.13 hours ago
Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.9 hours ago
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map -- Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.22 hours ago
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers -- More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.1 day ago
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza -- Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.1 day ago
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.22 hours ago
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? -- Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.1 day ago
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast -- A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.21 hours ago
'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal -- Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.1 day ago
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida -- The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.1 day ago
Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?29 minutes ago
Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says -- At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.46 minutes ago
Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike -- Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.1 hour ago
Londoners react to Harry and Meghan's return to the UK -- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Sussex are planning to relocate from the US and move back to the UK later this month. What do people in London think of the couple's return?3 hours ago
Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time -- Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.5 hours ago
Carney asks for end to US alcohol ban, province leader says, as trade deal nears -- An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US whiskey.7 hours ago
Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe -- Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.7 hours ago