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BBC News - World
LIVE - WHO to give update on hantavirus and Ebola after calling DR Congo outbreak an international emergency - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is due to speak at 13:30 BST.
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Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say -- Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade. -- World1 hour ago
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives -- The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC. -- World11 minutes ago
Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say -- The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.5 hours ago
How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo? -- An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.22 hours ago
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war -- Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it's verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.12 hours ago
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.11 hours ago
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia -- Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.1 day ago
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war -- Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.12 hours ago
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady -- The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.12 hours ago
Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why -- Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.1 day ago
Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US -- Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.1 day ago
'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? -- After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.1 day ago
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria -- The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.17 hours ago
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision -- Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.1 day ago
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.2 days ago
BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City -- Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.3 days ago
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.3 days ago
Irish president to meet King Charles during official visit -- It is President Connolly's first official visit to England since her inauguration in November.1 hour ago
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government -- The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".11 minutes ago
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam -- The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.1 hour ago
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya -- Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.2 hours ago
At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak -- One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.1 hour ago
Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls -- On Monday Iran said it had responded to the latest US proposal and that exchanges with Washington were continuing.1 hour ago
Thousands of New York commuters braced for Monday morning chaos due to rail strike -- Authorities warn there is "no substitute" for the railroad, urging people affected to work remotely.2 hours ago
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man -- The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.5 hours ago