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BBC News - World
US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes - Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft - 2 hrs ago - World
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Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal -- Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.9 hours ago
Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges -- The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.6 hours ago
US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise -- Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.9 hours ago
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists -- France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.9 hours ago
Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns -- In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.8 hours ago
Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest -- Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.9 hours ago
Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue -- Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.9 hours ago
Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86 -- After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks in hospice care at his home in Maine.5 hours ago
Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say -- Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.8 hours ago
Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert -- Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.14 hours ago
Final two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave -- The two were among five Italian nationals who drowned in last week's scuba diving accident in the Maldives.9 hours ago
Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why? -- The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.19 minutes ago
Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump -- Two presidential visits days apart is how Xi Jinping wants the world to see him: talking to everyone, tied to no-one.9 hours ago
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.1 day ago
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated -- Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.15 hours ago
Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices -- In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.2 days ago
Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident' -- The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.4 hours ago
Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations? -- A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.9 hours ago
Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home -- Body cam footage shows the moment a baby was thrown from a window and caught by an officer during a house fire.13 hours ago
Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia -- Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.1 day ago
'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes -- Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.2 days ago
Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack -- The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.19 minutes ago
Irish foreign minister slams treatment of detainees by Israel -- In a video on social media, Israel's national security minister is shown taunting detainees.5 hours ago
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for more than $800K -- Larry Bushart spent 37 days behind bars for a meme he shared on Facebook after the killing of the conservative commentator.3 hours ago
India has food safety laws. So why can't it guarantee safe food? -- Food safety fears in India are rising as viral videos and failed tests deepen public distrust.3 hours ago
Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake -- Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".5 hours ago