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BBC News - World
Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC -- Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing. -- Just now
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Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders -- Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.4 hours ago
Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say -- Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.3 hours ago
Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling' -- Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.3 hours ago
Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds' -- The blaze that killed four men and injured dozens of others spread with alarming speed, accounts suggest.10 hours ago
Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car -- The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.3 hours ago
Ukraine says it carried out first drone rescue of wounded soldier from front line -- The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.4 minutes ago
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base -- At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.1 day ago
Pink Panther rioting in France is actually AI -- BBC Verify looked at images appearing to show the Pink Panther rioting in France, but they're actually AI.3 hours ago
'Walk away from drugs' urges family of Waterford arson victims -- Parents Philip and Kim English died in the fire alongside their two children, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden.3 hours ago
LIVE - Overnight curfews announced in parts of Paris and Nice after riots across France - The order in the French capital comes into force at 23:00 local time (22:00 BST). In Nice, restrictions specifically for young people will begin at 21:00.1 hour ago
Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack -- The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.5 hours ago
Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada -- Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.10 hours ago
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded -- Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.7 hours ago
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing -- The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.1 hour ago
US airman dies as daredevil descent goes wrong before Texas college football game -- The game continued after the incident. The American Conference said the decision was made before his death was known.5 hours ago
Personal attacks fire up debate before Brazil's run-off vote -- The race heats up just days before the run-off between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing challenger.7 hours ago
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia -- Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.18 hours ago
In pictures: French landmarks damaged and destroyed by violent protesters -- France is used to protests but the violence and damage seen across the country is shocking many people.4 hours ago
Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza -- The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.13 hours ago
A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.1 day ago
Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US -- The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.21 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery -- The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.1 day ago
Watch: Shops looted and restaurants gutted in Paris riots -- Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.13 hours ago
How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France -- Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.1 day ago
Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise? -- Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.3 days ago