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BBC News - World
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack -- It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine. -- Europe
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two -- Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base. -- US & Canada3 hours ago
The small African nation ready for Messi's big night -- Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.13 minutes ago
LIVE - Protesters start fires and clash with police as school demonstrations spread across France - Students, parents, and unions are protesting at what they say is under-investment in education - with hundreds of schools closed either fully or partially.2 hours ago
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason -- August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.3 hours ago
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel -- Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.1 hour ago
Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post -- Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.15 hours ago
Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief -- Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.3 hours ago
Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make 'money bouquets' -- The arrests are part of the country's efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.1 hour ago
Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway -- Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.13 hours ago
Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads -- The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.4 hours ago
Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp -- President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.1 hour ago
Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks -- Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.3 hours ago
Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line -- In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.6 hours ago
What are the US midterms? A simple guide -- US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump's presidency.6 hours ago
Russia responds to US help offer after death of plague researcher -- The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.29 minutes ago
Watch: How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general election -- A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday1 day ago
Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded -- Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.1 day ago
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town -- The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.2 days ago
Defence lawyer in Cornell University case calls for special prosecutor to be removed -- New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.29 minutes ago
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger -- The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.55 minutes ago
US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86 -- US televangelist Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.29 minutes ago
Trump on Iran: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego' -- US President Donald Trump said higher gas prices and even Tehran "taking out" Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe".45 minutes ago
California leaders hit back after Trump says Iran can 'take out' LA and San Diego -- The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.2 hours ago