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BBC News - World
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 -- Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
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US death row inmate Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, her lawyer says - Pike, who murdered Colleen Slemmer in 1995, has a "long road to recovery" after regaining consciousness, according to her legal team.6 hours 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. -- Middle East6 hours ago
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week -- The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports. -- World47 minutes ago
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says -- Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September. -- World7 hours ago
Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say -- The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.33 minutes ago
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness -- People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.11 hours ago
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia -- Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.18 hours ago
Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats -- Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.9 hours 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.47 minutes ago
What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and how did she survive? -- The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt.9 hours ago
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo -- Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.1 day ago
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope -- Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.23 hours ago
From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you -- The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?1 day ago
Cornell rape case accuser has received 'threats', attorney tells BBC Newsnight -- Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.3 hours ago
'House of Horrors': California couple accused of abusing surrogate-born children -- The BBC's Madeline Gerber describes the conditions of the mansion where the children - some as young as two months old - were living.5 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.5 hours ago
Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France -- Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.1 day ago
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger -- Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.33 minutes ago
Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections -- Lawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike's botched lethal injections.1 hour ago
Trump wants a new Camp David retreat at his posh Florida golf club -- Trump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.1 hour 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.4 hours ago
What could happen next in Christa Pike's case? -- Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.5 hours ago