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BBC News - World
Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine -- The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says. -- Just now
56 minutes ago
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold - Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US. 10 hrs ago - Middle East12 minutes ago
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones -- Kuwait says its international airport has been badly damaged by Iranian drones, and traffic is suspended. -- World18 minutes ago
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says -- Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey. -- Middle East6 hours ago
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor - The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade. 12 hrs ago35 minutes ago
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia? -- Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.7 hours ago
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show -- The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.1 hour ago
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern -- DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.9 hours ago
'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike -- Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.11 hours ago
Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement -- Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.5 hours ago
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan5 hours ago
Maga influencer admits London Tube station assault -- Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.19 hours ago
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade -- The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.5 hours ago
Prepare for El Niño, UN warns - it could be the strongest yet -- Scientists fear the combined effects of El Niño and human-caused climate change could reshape weather around the world.11 hours ago
He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities? -- Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.19 hours ago
'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India -- What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.1 day ago
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps -- The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.23 hours ago
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta -- Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.23 hours ago
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star -- Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.1 day ago
Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday -- Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress' centenary.1 day ago
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory -- Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.2 days ago
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city -- The mayor's opponent could be either Republican newcomer and reality TV star Spencer Pratt, or a fellow Democrat, council member Nithya Raman.46 minutes ago
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings -- The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.2 hours ago
Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work? -- CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.2 hours ago
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan -- The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.1 hour ago
Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75 -- Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.41 minutes ago
Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.7 hours ago