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BBC News - World
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France - Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers. Just now - Europe
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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80 -- The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy. -- US & Canada1 hour ago
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns -- The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.14 hours ago
'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears -- People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.17 hours ago
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US -- The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.1 hour ago
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself -- Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.17 hours ago
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns -- Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.19 hours ago
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology -- The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.21 hours ago
Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days -- Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.1 day ago
Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival -- Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.1 day ago
How Putin became master of the image -- From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.12 hours ago
Cuba's blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty -- Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.9 hours ago
'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague -- Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.14 hours ago
Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started -- The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.13 hours ago
Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise? -- Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.18 hours ago
'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone -- A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.18 hours ago
How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea? -- The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.1 day ago
Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.3 days ago
Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee's winning words? -- Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.1 day ago
What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission? -- Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.1 day ago
Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive -- The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.15 minutes ago
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister -- According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle".1 hour ago
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations -- Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.4 hours ago
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal' -- Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.4 hours ago
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter -- Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.10 hours ago
Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.10 hours ago
How stamps and postcards helped India count its people -- India's post office turned stamps, postcards and letters into tools for counting a nation after independence in 1947.11 hours ago