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BBC News - World
Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws -- Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.
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High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain -- The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.1 hour ago
Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain -- Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.7 hours ago
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park -- The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.2 hours ago
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs -- The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".16 hours ago
How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios -- With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. -- Middle East7 hours ago
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe -- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.3 hours ago
Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says -- Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.14 hours ago
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years -- The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.14 hours ago
Anger in Kenya over extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murdering woman -- No official reason has been given for postponing next month's hearing to May 2027, the family says.9 hours ago
Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say -- The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.1 day ago
Watch: King dances in the streets of the Bahamas capital -- The monarch is in the Bahamas as part of a tour of the Caribbean during which he addressed the "great suffering of the past".1 hour ago
Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash -- People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.7 hours ago
Israel's election result is messy - here's why -- Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.9 hours ago
Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering' -- Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.7 hours ago
What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump -- The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.1 day ago
How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami? -- BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.4 hours ago
What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash -- More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.13 hours ago
A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science -- AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy15 hours ago
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids -- The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population. -- Business2 hours ago
Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami -- The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d'état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of "electoral fraud".2 hours ago
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters -- The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.1 hour ago
Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions -- The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.3 hours ago
Winner claims massive Canada lotto prize hours before expiration -- It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).3 hours ago
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show -- With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.7 hours ago