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BBC News - World
Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal -- While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.
7 hours ago
Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction -- The Imperial Winter Egg with 4,500 diamonds was commissioned by Russia's Tsar Nicholas II in 1913.4 hours ago
Thousands of rounds of German army ammunition stolen from lorry -- The theft reportedly took place after the driver left his truck in an unguarded parking lot overnight.7 hours ago
US Navy admiral ordered second deadly Venezuela boat strike, White House says -- The strikes, authorised by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have raised fresh legality questions - but the White House says laws have been followed.13 hours ago
India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices -- India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.18 hours ago
Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit -- Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.10 hours ago
Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro? -- We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.8 hours ago
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup -- Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.14 hours ago
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151 -- The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.19 hours ago
Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence -- A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.1 day ago
Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech -- Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.10 hours ago
Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit -- Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.2 hours ago
Was it coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover -- The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.59 minutes ago
'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity -- Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.14 hours ago
Will Australia's social media ban actually work? -- Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.19 hours ago
What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him? -- Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with cocaine, walked free after the pardon.1 hour ago
Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president -- This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.10 hours ago
Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australian port -- Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.2 days ago
Watch: Moment huge fireball destroys Sydney waste facility -- A large chemical tank was blown into the air by the inferno at North St Mary's in western Sydney, Australia.2 days ago
Watch: Pope struggles to remove cloth covering plaque -- It took several attemps for Pope Leo and church clergy to unveil a plaque covered by a white sheet at an Istanbul cathedral.4 days ago
Watch: US Capitol Christmas tree is lit up in Washington -- The tree, named "Silver Belle", was hand-selected from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada.1 hour ago
Ireland to give €125m to Ukraine as Zelensky visits Dublin -- The announcement was made by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a press conference on Tuesday.10 hours ago
Putin hosts Trump negotiators at Kremlin for 'constructive' Ukraine talks -- Kremlin officials described the five hours of talks as "constructive" - but said "a lot of work lies ahead".2 hours ago
Some Irish officers to get tasers in new six-month pilot scheme -- The six-month scheme, set to roll out in Dublin, Waterford and Kilkenny will see about 128 officers given the stunguns.3 hours ago
Host of birthday party in California mistook gunfire for balloons popping -- "They deserve to be in jail. They deserve to go to hell," she said of the person who killed four people at the party for her two-year-old.3 hours ago
National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder -- According to a criminal complaint, Rahmanullah Lakanwal shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he fired and was reloading when a Guard member shot him.2 hours ago
Watch: Moment snowboarder is rescued from stuck chairlift -- Thirteen other people were also safely lowered to the ground after a power outage hit the Sunburst Ski Area in the US state of Wisconsin.4 hours ago