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BBC News - World
US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna -- The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.
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Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote -- The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection as "total fabrications".3 minutes ago
Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war - Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. 6 hrs ago - World41 minutes ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history -- The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo. -- Africa3 hours ago
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says -- A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.5 hours ago
LIVE - Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36 - Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis describes Panettiere as "so gifted". No cause of death has been confirmed.41 minutes ago
Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake -- Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.3 hours ago
Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island -- About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.16 hours ago
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m -- The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.6 hours ago
Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one -- It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.7 hours ago
Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit -- Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.3 hours ago
Aussie rules footy players under investigation as police probe sexual assault claim -- The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident had occurred in the hours after the team's win on Sunday.5 hours ago
'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations -- Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations6 hours ago
Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them -- Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.14 hours ago
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.2 days ago
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? -- Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left2 days ago
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.1 day ago
'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.12 hours ago
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes -- Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.1 day ago
Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? -- The BBC's Katy Watson explains why triple-murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.10 hours ago
World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner -- The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.1 day ago
Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand -- A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.2 days ago
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan -- US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.1 hour ago
Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens -- The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.14 hours ago
Post-mortems to take place after five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway -- Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries.5 hours ago
In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.3 hours ago
Tributes paid to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere who has died aged 36 -- She starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville, plus films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.2 hours ago