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BBC News - World
Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says -- The strike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive damage, a spokesperson says.
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Ugandan police investigate deaths of four pupils in suspected school poisoning -- The head teacher of the school has been arrested to assist police investigations.3 minutes ago
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Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold -- For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.1 hour ago
LIVE - Nvidia shares plunge as board reportedly weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang after second affair allegation - Board members are meeting after US media reported that Huang allegedly had a second affair with an executive at his tech company.1 hour ago
Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike -- Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.10 hours ago
Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive -- The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again".4 hours ago
Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race -- Colom is the first black person from the southern state elected to the US Senate in over 140 years.7 hours ago
New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say -- A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.2 hours ago
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough -- Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.16 hours ago
Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balcony -- Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Marxist guerrilla group the Red Brigades, was about to be extradited to his home country of Italy.15 hours ago
Indonesia's vice-president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is fraying -- The news comes at a turbulent time for Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.1 hour ago
Famed ship SS United States sunk off coast of Florida -- Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner to be preserved and turned into a museum, but it will now become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.3 hours ago
Schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax -- More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public.9 hours ago
Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike -- Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.22 hours ago
Watch: E-bike battery explodes into massive fireball inside Oregon home -- Surveillance footage from inside the home shows a mother and son noticing smoke coming from the battery before it suddenly bursts into flames.1 day ago
Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney? -- Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.1 day ago
'If I tell you to run, run': BBC joins a Ukrainian drone unit as it protects a front-line city -- Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of its pre-war population remaining.22 hours ago
Can Nigeria's president regain voters' trust after painful first term? -- For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.16 minutes ago
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted -- Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.1 day ago
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback? -- Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.1 day ago
New Indian mega library rocked by scandal over 'AI-generated books' -- The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an internal audit of library collections across the state.19 hours ago
'My darling girl, you are everything to me' - auctioned letters reveal WWI love story -- How two strangers and love letters from Gunner Willie Webber to wife Gladys led to a unique act of remembrance.2 hours ago
Why did Finland's embassy in Australia closing for a day go viral? -- Sleuths shared their "despair" when Finland's embassy in Australia's capital closed for 24 hours to hold a planning day and expressed "relief" when it reopened.25 minutes ago
Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida -- The SS United States, an historic ocean liner which has been out of commission for decades, will become the world's largest artificial underwater reef.3 hours ago