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BBC News - World
Just now -- Russian general shot several times in Moscow -- Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev is considered number two in Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. -- Just now
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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue - The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests. 8 hrs ago - World28 minutes ago
We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands -- A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.8 hours ago
For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle -- The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.8 hours ago
Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid -- The Paris museum issues the first pictures of the crown since the theft, saying it was left "badly deformed".13 hours ago
US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there' -- Nancy Guthrie's family post their second video message this week appealing for the 84-year-old's release.7 hours ago
US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it -- Is there the political will to fix it the US' health horror stories?4 hours ago
Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election -- It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.6 hours ago
Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links -- Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.8 hours ago
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough -- The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.14 hours ago
Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide -- Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.15 hours ago
Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists -- "Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.14 hours ago
Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat -- The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.5 hours ago
Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards -- The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.8 hours ago
Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv -- Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband.23 hours ago
How penis injections became a Winter Olympic talking point -- The World Anti-Doping Agency could investigate if evidence emerges that male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.4 hours ago
Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote -- A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.1 day ago
A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable -- Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.1 day ago
Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next? -- The expiration of New START means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between both countries for the first time since 1991.1 hour ago
What's happened since Savannah Guthrie's mother disappeared? -- Police have offered a reward of $50,000 for information on the disappearance, while the FBI says it is reviewing two ransom notes.1 hour ago
Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies -- More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.1 day ago
Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues -- The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.1 day ago
Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina -- A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.1 day ago
Australia's Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup -- Seamer Josh Hazlewood had been named in the 15-man squad but Cricket Australia say it's "too much of a risk" to try get him fit for the latter stages of the competition.51 minutes ago
At least 18 die in 'rat-hole' mine blast in India -- Rescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say.3 hours ago
US military says two killed in strike on alleged drug boat -- The military alleges the boat was travelling on a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific.3 hours ago
What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother -- It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.1 day ago