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BBC News - World
Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite new optimism -- The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.
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Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case -- Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.3 hours ago
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say -- A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.18 hours ago
Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them -- In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.4 hours ago
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says -- Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.2 hours ago
Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX -- Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.2 hours ago
Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh's rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion -- The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.2 hours ago
Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump -- The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.12 hours ago
Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast -- Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.18 hours ago
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge -- The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".15 hours ago
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back? -- North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.23 hours ago
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla? -- Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.3 hours ago
Haitian migrants changed this US town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again -- The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.8 hours ago
'Trash Island' or DC landmark? How a golf course got Trump in a messy legal dispute -- Trump said he has plans to turn a 106-year-old public golf course in Washington DC into a tournament-capable golf course for pros, but local golfers are not happy.7 hours ago
Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze -- A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.10 hours ago
Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed? -- The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.11 hours ago
Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal -- A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.2 hours ago
BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing -- BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.6 hours ago
Clean up begins after French riots but police remain -- Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.1 day ago
Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line -- The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.1 day ago
US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq' -- Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.1 day ago
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia and 'on his way home', Trump says -- The former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, according to the president.28 minutes ago
Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa -- The female patient, who sources have told the BBC is not Nigerian, is in isolation and in an Abuja hospital.28 minutes ago
What we know about Australian MP hit by car in alleged attack -- Helen Haines has had both her legs amputated after she was struck by a car outside her electorate office.28 minutes ago
Family of prison officer shot dead by IRA to get state apology -- Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.6 hours ago
Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in Russia -- Steve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.2 hours ago