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France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence -- Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes. -- Just now
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LIVE - French police lost control, says interior minister, after weekend of riots and looting - On Saturday, more than half a million took to the streets across France - but the protests turned to violence, with buildings burned and shops looted.37 minutes ago
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going -- The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.6 hours ago
Kenya pastor accused of ordering parents to starve their children to death faces verdict -- Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.4 hours ago
Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza -- The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.1 hour ago
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia -- Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.6 hours ago
Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured -- Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst conditions imaginable".8 hours ago
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting attempt in Mumbai -- Videos showed gunmen firing shots at Shroff's car while it was moving slowly past a crowd.22 minutes ago
Bomb threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing -- The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.2 hours ago
Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27 -- Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.12 hours ago
Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund' -- The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.4 hours ago
EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says -- The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.8 hours ago
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.1 day ago
'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight -- A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests9 hours ago
Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat -- Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.1 day ago
The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas -- An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.2 days ago
Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch -- The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.2 days ago
Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US -- The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.9 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery -- The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.20 hours ago
Watch: Shops looted and restaurants gutted in Paris riots -- Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.1 hour ago
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France -- Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.1 day ago
Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise? -- Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.2 days ago
Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France -- French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.11 hours ago
Australian Greens senator denies claims of misconduct towards women -- Jordon Steele-John says the timing of the claims is motivated by "nasty political games" within the Greens.5 hours ago
BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia -- The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.5 hours ago
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base -- At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.14 hours ago
The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta's separation referendum -- Albertans are voting on Monday on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence, splitting even some close-knit families.7 hours ago