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BBC News - World
Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as US labour secretary -- Lori Chavez-Deremer's tenure leading the department was overshadowed by allegations of wrongdoing.
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Trump denies being 'under pressure' to make Iran deal ahead of ceasefire deadline - The next phase of peace talks is uncertain after Iran says it has "no plans for the next round" of negotiations.41 minutes ago
Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon -- The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.8 hours ago
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized -- Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.15 hours ago
Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting -- Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.10 hours ago
Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning -- Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week, -- Asia2 hours ago
What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US -- The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said. -- BBC Verify2 hours ago
More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo -- The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.6 hours ago
Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop -- The access route to Morro Dois Irmãos was blocked during the operation in Vidigal, leaving scores of alarmed sightseers stuck on the hill.2 hours ago
Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76 -- At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.4 hours ago
New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit -- Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.16 hours ago
Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57 -- The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.6 hours ago
Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on? -- In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.1 hour ago
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them -- Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.9 hours ago
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.23 hours ago
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads -- A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.23 hours ago
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters? -- Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.23 hours ago
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? -- The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.10 hours ago
Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .6 hours ago
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.14 hours ago
Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US -- A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.1 day ago
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl -- Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.57 minutes ago
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard -- "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.2 hours ago
Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting -- Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".2 hours ago
FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic -- Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.5 hours ago