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BBC News - World
'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s -- The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.17 hours ago
Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property -- Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.19 hours ago
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard. -- World34 minutes ago
Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers -- Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.17 hours ago
'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people -- The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.23 hours ago
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule -- Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.15 hours ago
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire -- Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.13 hours ago
Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff -- The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".17 hours ago
The Polygamist's creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit -- Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.10 hours ago
Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves -- From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.1 hour 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.10 hours 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 hours ago
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.2 hours 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.34 minutes ago
How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries? -- In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.11 hours ago
Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.17 hours ago
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum -- Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.19 hours ago
Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today? -- Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are meeting federal prosecutors on Friday.21 hours ago
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North -- Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.34 minutes ago
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia -- A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.1 hour ago
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit -- The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.10 hours ago
Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators -- A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.9 hours ago
Who is Luigi Mangione, the man who admitted to shooting a healthcare CEO? -- Mangione is the scion of a prominent Maryland family who was top of his class at an elite private school and graduated from an Ivy League university.11 hours ago