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BBC News - World
What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US? -- The BBC's China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
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US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat - The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently. 5 hrs ago - World27 minutes ago
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico -- The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.1 hour ago
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark -- The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.14 hours ago
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized -- Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US54 minutes ago
How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election -- Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.14 hours ago
Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list -- Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.15 hours ago
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak -- Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.1 hour ago
Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions -- The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.27 minutes ago
'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in Nigeria -- The BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.18 hours ago
Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC -- Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.1 day ago
Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious -- BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.21 hours ago
What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump? -- The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?21 hours ago
Rare look at the remote engine rooms fuelling China's AI boom -- The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.54 minutes ago
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech -- In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.4 hours ago
Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event -- Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.12 hours ago
Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time -- Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.15 hours ago
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.2 hours ago
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.2 hours ago
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.2 hours ago
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.2 hours ago
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.2 hours ago
Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.8 hours ago
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.8 hours ago
The surrogate refused an abortion request from the parents after a scan showed the foetus had a severe heart defect.8 hours ago
The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.8 hours ago