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BBC News - World
How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper -- A forensic linguist told the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.
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Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly' -- The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.4 hours ago
Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire -- The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.1 hour ago
Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe -- The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.19 hours ago
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal -- Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.2 hours ago
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media -- The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.18 hours ago
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths -- Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.3 hours ago
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission -- Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.2 hours ago
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 -- The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.20 hours ago
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert -- Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.1 day ago
Why Uganda is winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo -- Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.2 hours ago
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say -- Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.21 hours ago
A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino? -- Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?11 hours ago
How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight wildfires -- As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.13 hours ago
Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely' -- A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.4 hours ago
Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans -- For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.19 hours ago
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC -- Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.1 day ago
At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast -- Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.1 hour ago
Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience -- Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.7 hours ago
Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared -- State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.4 hours ago
Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade -- Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.22 hours ago
Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.1 day ago
Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece -- One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.1 hour ago
Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer killed in Broad Peak avalanche? -- The British-Nepali climber is one of the most recognised figures in mountaineering.6 hours ago