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BBC News - World
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig -- A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest -- The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.11 hours ago
Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations -- They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.11 hours ago
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak -- The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.2 hours ago
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own' -- The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.9 hours ago
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations -- Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.9 hours ago
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff -- Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.4 hours ago
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed -- Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.10 hours ago
Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say -- The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.9 hours ago
Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers -- West Bengal's verdict could reshape not just the state's politics, but the future trajectory of Modi's BJP.16 hours ago
Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter -- Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.23 hours ago
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.2 hours ago
BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers -- Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.15 hours ago
Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme -- Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.16 hours ago
Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.1 day ago
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.2 days ago
Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.10 hours ago
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.1 day ago
How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic -- BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.1 day ago
New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner -- The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.3 days ago
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people -- A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.2 hours ago
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast -- Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.4 hours ago
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet -- Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.1 hour ago
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility -- Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.4 hours ago
Alberta separatists submit petition for independence referendum -- The petition received enough signatures to trigger a referendum, but it remains up in the air whether Albertans will vote on the question.4 hours ago
'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway -- Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.3 hours ago