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BBC News - World

Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says - A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says. 9 mins ago

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Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war -- Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises. -- World

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'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations -- Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

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Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one -- It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.

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Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum -- The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

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Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island -- About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction -- The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

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Aussie rules footy players referred to police as detectives investigate sexual assault -- The "disappointed" Sydney Swans CEO wouldn't say what the incident was or how many players were involved.

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Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet -- The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.

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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway -- Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them -- Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

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Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? -- Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

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BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes -- Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

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Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week? -- The BBC's Katy Watson explains why triple-murderer Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

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World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner -- The annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.

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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand -- A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

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How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries? -- In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.

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Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 -- Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

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Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan -- US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history -- The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

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Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head -- A man believed to be the father of the young girl allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.

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About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii -- The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.

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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill -- India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.

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'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

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