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Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison' -- The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison. -- Just now -- US & Canada
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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river -- Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon. -- Latin America8 hours ago
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears -- Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started. -- Technology13 minutes ago
LIVE - 'Catastrophic' hotel blunder caused unfair trial, mushroom murderer's lawyers tell court - Erin Patterson was convicted last year of murdering three relatives by serving them beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms.31 minutes ago
Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three -- A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily closed.8 hours ago
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies -- Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.8 hours ago
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures -- The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".8 hours ago
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail -- Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.10 hours ago
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster -- Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.14 hours ago
The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan -- An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.4 hours ago
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln -- Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.10 hours ago
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know -- The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.1 day ago
Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony -- Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.22 hours ago
How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral -- Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.17 hours ago
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow -- BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.5 hours ago
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.22 hours ago
Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea? -- Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.20 hours 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.2 days 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.2 days ago
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal -- US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.13 minutes ago
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election -- Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.1 hour ago
Byron Donalds and David Jolly projected to win Florida primary to replace Governor Ron DeSantis -- Florida has a high profile governor's race, while in Alaska, a sitting senator tries to fend off a doppleganger1 hour ago
Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts -- Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.2 hours ago
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 -- A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice5 hours ago
Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next? -- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".4 hours ago
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal -- The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".10 hours ago