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BBC News - World
Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression -- A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure. -- Middle East
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His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body -- The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.12 hours ago
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship -- Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.12 hours ago
Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer -- Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.7 hours ago
Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war -- The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.5 hours ago
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes -- The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.5 hours ago
Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win -- One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.1 day ago
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards -- Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.16 hours ago
Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand? -- The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.2 hours ago
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever -- With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.8 hours ago
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak -- The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.11 hours ago
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout -- Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.10 hours ago
Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years -- The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.1 day ago
BBC tours England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds -- Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.30 minutes ago
BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war -- Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.11 hours ago
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.1 day ago
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners -- Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.2 days ago
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts -- Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.2 days ago
US national on repatriation flight tests positive for hantavirus -- Another one of 17 Americans flown home has mild symptoms, the US health department says.15 minutes ago
Modi urges Indians to WFH and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues -- He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.2 hours ago
Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over? -- Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.7 hours ago
Thailand: Who is Thaksin Shinawatra? -- For the last three decades, one man and his political dynasty have loomed large over Thailand's politics.5 hours ago
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable' -- Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.2 hours ago
How social media turned Indian film star Vijay into a political force -- Though Vijay campaigned only briefly, his fan club-turned-digital "warriors" amplified him online tirelessly.8 hours ago
What comes next for US passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship -- After being flown to a medical centre in Nebraska, some will be allowed to "self-isolate" in their home states.8 hours ago