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BBC News - World
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough - The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. 28 mins ago - World
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Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland -- He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.1 minute ago
I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape -- The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.12 hours ago
Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria -- The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.4 hours ago
Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit -- A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.2 hours ago
Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation -- Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse. -- European Football5 hours ago
Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears -- The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.12 hours ago
Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son -- Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.8 hours ago
Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in office -- José Jerí is the third consecutive president to be removed and the country's seventh since 2016.6 hours ago
Philippine VP Sara Duterte to run for president in 2028 -- The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.5 hours ago
Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information' -- The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".3 hours ago
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve -- Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success11 hours ago
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen -- "This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.12 hours ago
'He did it for us': US soldier recalls Jesse Jackson's efforts to free him and two other POWs -- In 1999, Jesse Jackson flew to Yugoslavia to help free three US soldiers captured during the Kosovo War.6 hours ago
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket? -- Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.12 hours ago
Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain -- India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.12 hours ago
Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle -- A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.1 day ago
Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival -- Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.2 days ago
Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station -- The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.3 days ago
Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it? -- The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.4 days ago
Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles -- The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the 'Quad God' trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.4 days ago
Rescuers search for nine missing skiers after California avalanche -- Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.4 hours ago
What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy -- It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.2 days ago
'There was a lot of panic': Skier describes moment avalanche struck in Italy -- Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.1 hour ago
'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup -- Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.2 hours ago
Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain -- Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.12 hours ago
US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day -- The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.5 hours ago