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BBC News - World
Just now -- ICE agent shoots man in New York City -- The Department of Homeland Security said ICE was arresting a "criminal illegal alien". New York's mayor said early reports suggested a five-year-old child was in the car at the time. -- Just now
18 minutes ago
'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize -- Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship. -- Culture5 hours ago
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge -- Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible. -- Europe57 minutes ago
Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC -- A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections. -- US & Canada17 hours ago
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture -- The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.13 hours ago
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says -- More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.9 hours ago
Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar dies suddenly at 75 -- Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.6 hours ago
Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation -- Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.15 hours ago
Italy approves elections overhaul as opposition accuse Meloni of 'scam' -- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.13 hours ago
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming? -- A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.5 hours ago
'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls -- Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.14 hours ago
Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa -- Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.1 day ago
She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over -- The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.1 day ago
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.1 day ago
Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed? -- The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.14 hours ago
What Americans think about the death penalty -- The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.6 hours ago
BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall -- BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.8 hours ago
How toxic haze is causing Singapore's landmarks to disappear -- The BBC's Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia's worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.1 day ago
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design -- The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.10 hours ago
Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says -- The US Defence Secretary says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".3 hours ago
Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say -- Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.2 hours ago
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC from Ukrainian prison -- Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.2 hours ago
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis -- Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.9 hours ago