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BBC News - World
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May - The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. 20 mins ago
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Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump -- The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords. -- Just now -- World5 minutes ago
Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs -- Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs. -- US & Canada2 hours ago
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west -- Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.2 hours ago
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes -- The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.41 minutes ago
'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg -- Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.8 hours ago
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount -- Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.2 hours ago
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries -- Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.15 hours ago
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs -- The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.11 hours ago
Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa -- The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.1 hour ago
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas -- The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.17 hours 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 hour ago
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children -- Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.2 hours ago
Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it -- For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.16 hours ago
Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat -- All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.23 hours ago
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers -- This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.17 hours ago
Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack -- After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.2 hours ago
Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal -- The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.16 hours ago
Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist -- The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.22 hours ago
Watch: Beluga whales travel by plane and lorry to US from closed Canadian marine park -- Six beluga whales have arrived in Illinois and Texas after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.21 hours ago
Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals -- It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.1 hour ago
Ireland announces €125m Ukraine support package -- Micheál Martin is in Kyiv for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.2 hours ago
Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? -- Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.2 days ago
South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery -- The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.5 hours ago
Driver arrested after police call bomb disposal unit to roadside -- A woman in her 20s is arrested near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan.5 hours ago