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BBC News - World
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now? -- At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
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Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost -- Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.6 minutes ago
Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack? -- Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.6 minutes ago
'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig -- The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".6 minutes ago
Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv -- The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.7 hours ago
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations -- Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.3 hours ago
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies -- The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."4 hours ago
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount -- It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.13 hours ago
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs -- Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.4 hours ago
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting -- Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.10 hours ago
Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times -- The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.7 hours ago
World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions -- Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.7 hours ago
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate' -- Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.12 hours ago
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming -- The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?23 hours ago
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage -- The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.1 day ago
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands -- Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.1 day ago
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns' -- Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.6 hours ago
Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working? -- The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.11 hours ago
Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France -- Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.7 hours ago
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes -- Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.17 hours ago
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road -- Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .16 hours ago
'It eats away at my body': The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries -- Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.1 hour ago
Wisconsin officials open investigation into fatal police shooting -- Corey Ruiz, 38, was shot and killed on Wednesday in an altercation with four officers. Police say he resisted arrest and pulled a knife during the incident.8 hours ago
Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car -- Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.1 hour ago
Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain -- Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.1 hour ago
Former NFL star Tony Romo arrested for driving intoxicated -- Romo was arrested outside Milwaukee on Thursday night, and arrested after performing poorly on field sobriety tests.3 hours ago