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128 people known to have died in Hong Kong fire as eight more arrests made -- Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.
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Runaway nuns can stay in Alpine convent if they leave social media -- The three nuns say they were taken out of the convent against their will and placed in a care home. -- Europe45 minutes ago
Ten killed in deadliest Israeli raid for months in southern Syria -- The village of Beit Jinn came under attack in what Israel said was an operation against a militant group. -- Middle East3 hours ago
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser -- Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks. -- Europe3 hours ago
Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court -- The ruling bucks a trend set by courts around Japan that had raised hopes for marriage equality. -- Asia5 hours ago
National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC -- Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, while a second guardsman remains in critical condition, Donald Trump says.12 hours ago
Lightning detected on Mars by Nasa rover, scientists believe -- Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.1 hour ago
Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45% -- The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.4 hours 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.3 hours ago
Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two days -- Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra are the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be sent to prison.3 hours ago
'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire -- Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.5 hours ago
Ex-president's daughter resigns over allegations she duped South Africans to fight for Russia -- Her resignation comes as a South African allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine recounts the horrors of war to the BBC.1 hour ago
'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze -- Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.22 hours ago
The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria -- The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.14 hours ago
What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC -- Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.13 hours ago
Scores killed as floods sweep several Asian nations -- At least 80 people have died in Indonesia with another 56 dead in Sri Lanka in a week of extreme weather.6 hours ago
Video shows speed fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block -- Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.1 day ago
Watch: Dawn aerial footage reveals scale of Hong Kong apartment blaze -- More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.1 day ago
Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded -- The two soldiers are in critical condition after being attacked blocks from the White House in Washington DC.1 day ago
Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow -- Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".45 minutes ago
Police appeal after stag beheaded -- A council in the Republic of Ireland is seeking information following the "callous" beheading of a stag.45 minutes ago
Trump says US will pause migration from 'third-world countries' -- The president did not name which countries would be affected, but vowed to remove anyone "not a net asset" to the US.4 hours ago
Search for British man who fell from cruise ship off Tenerife coast -- The Spanish coastguard has been coordinating search and rescue efforts since Thursday morning.3 hours ago
'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation -- The headless body of the stag, that was part of the herd at Newbridge Demesne in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday.4 hours ago