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BBC News - World
Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation -- Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in 2025, after serving less than half his sentence. -- Asia
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Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile -- The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days. -- Latin America1 hour ago
Italy approves elections overhaul as opposition accuse Meloni of 'scam' -- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power. -- Europe16 minutes ago
'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls -- Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.2 hours ago
US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds -- Bassam al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information - including about abducted US reporter Austin Tice.6 hours ago
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says -- Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.6 hours ago
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign -- Bernadette Greene-Placentia says her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.2 hours ago
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row -- It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.6 hours ago
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.1 day ago
Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa -- Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.17 hours ago
She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over -- The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.13 hours ago
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo -- Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.1 day ago
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope -- Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.1 day ago
Cornell rape case accuser has received 'threats', attorney tells BBC Newshour -- Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.6 hours ago
'House of Horrors': California couple accused of abusing surrogate-born children -- The BBC's Madeline Gerber describes the conditions of the mansion where the children - some as young as two months old - were living.18 hours ago
How toxic haze is causing Singapore's landmarks to disappear -- The BBC's Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia's worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.18 hours ago
Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France -- Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.1 day ago
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge -- Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.16 minutes ago
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture -- The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.1 hour ago
Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing -- The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.16 minutes ago
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering - rights group -- More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.52 minutes ago
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain -- Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.9 hours ago
Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC -- A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.7 hours ago
Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations -- Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate's upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.1 hour ago