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BBC News - World
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general - The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans. Just now - US & Canada
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Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness -- Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.19 minutes ago
NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals.1 hour ago
Just now -- Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM -- Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti. -- Just now19 minutes ago
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv -- Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.11 hours ago
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China -- The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.50 minutes ago
US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office -- Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".2 hours ago
The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding -- How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.11 hours ago
Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies -- Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.11 hours ago
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting -- Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.18 hours ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact -- Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.1 day ago
Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks -- The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.23 hours ago
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy -- In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.3 hours ago
'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine -- Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.15 hours ago
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home -- For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.15 hours ago
Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents -- One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.15 hours ago
I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says -- The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.1 day ago
What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US? -- The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.18 hours ago
Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president -- The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.18 hours ago
What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting -- At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.22 hours ago
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan -- Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.1 day ago
'Wiped out' - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires -- Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.1 day ago