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Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says - Pike's lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution. 3 hrs ago - US & Canada
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A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.14 minutes ago
The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.3 hours ago
The sudden influx of Bogong moths has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars.14 minutes ago
Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.3 hours ago
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from outside the Tennessee hospital where Pike is said to have arrived Wednesday night after surviving two lethal injection attempts.3 hours ago
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".3 hours ago
Actor Mike Smith had been charged with sexual assault in 2025 for an alleged incident in 2017.3 hours ago
The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.3 hours ago
Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life -- "My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.10 hours ago
Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names -- The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.11 hours ago
Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times -- The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.18 hours ago
Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide -- The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.9 hours ago
Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty -- Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.12 hours ago
Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires -- It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.9 hours ago
K-pop star convicted of violating military service law -- The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.19 hours ago
Flydubai passenger describes hugging his children as plane nosedived during attack -- Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).11 hours ago
Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight? -- Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.19 hours ago
Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine -- A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.19 hours ago
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? -- Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.1 day ago
Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths -- At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.15 hours ago
Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France? -- The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.13 hours ago
Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger -- An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.21 hours ago
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane -- Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.1 day ago
Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht -- Jeremy and Jemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.1 day ago
Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry -- Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.1 day ago