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BBC News - World
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say - The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers. 53 mins ago - World
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Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries -- Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.4 hours ago
Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris suburbs -- Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, had previously denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed.2 hours ago
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment' -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.13 hours ago
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests -- Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.15 hours ago
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more -- The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.8 hours ago
India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify -- The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.5 hours ago
Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link -- The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.5 hours ago
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site -- The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.8 hours ago
France passes law banning under-15s from social media -- The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.9 hours ago
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish -- Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.9 hours ago
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film -- Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.8 hours ago
Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? -- Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.1 day ago
Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports -- The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.7 hours ago
Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz -- None of the choices facing Iran's leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.22 hours ago
WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight -- People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.1 hour ago
Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US -- Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.7 hours ago
Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car -- Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.23 hours ago
Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain -- A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.1 day ago
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown -- BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.2 days ago
Further infant remains uncovered at former mother-and-baby home -- The institution for unmarried mothers and their children was in operation from 1925 until 1961.2 hours ago
Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust -- The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.1 hour ago
Mixed reviews as Japan urges men to wear shorts to work -- Some commentators enjoy the relaxed rules. Others say the policy is unfair to women since they are still expected to wear tights when showing a part of their legs.5 hours ago
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day' -- The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.6 hours ago