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BBC News - World
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition -- Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
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Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison -- Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.4 hours ago
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search -- The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.3 hours ago
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears -- Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".5 hours ago
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries -- It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.2 hours ago
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told -- Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.2 hours ago
Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza -- Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.2 hours ago
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation -- The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.5 hours ago
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan -- The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.3 hours ago
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash -- Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.14 hours ago
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe -- Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.6 hours ago
Canadian marathon route was 674m too long -- The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.12 minutes ago
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia -- Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.4 hours ago
Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.12 minutes ago
Trial of mum accused of killing her three children puts postpartum psychosis on the map -- Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.13 hours ago
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers -- More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.1 day ago
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza -- Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.1 day ago
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.13 hours ago
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? -- Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.17 hours ago
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast -- A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.12 hours ago
'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal -- Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.22 hours ago
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida -- The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.17 hours ago
At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages -- Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.1 hour ago
Protesters call off 26-day agitation over exam irregularities in Indian state -- Protesters have warned the agitation had only been suspended and could resume if the government failed to act.58 minutes ago
It was my parents' dream home, now it has to be demolished -- Thousands of homes in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in counties Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo are affected by the defective blocks.58 minutes ago