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BBC News - World
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities -- Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
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Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest -- Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.9 hours ago
Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak -- Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.5 hours ago
Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election -- A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump. -- Latin America1 hour ago
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say -- The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.18 hours ago
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney -- The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.3 hours ago
Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day -- There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.4 hours ago
African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery -- The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.1 day ago
Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.4 hours ago
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous' -- Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.13 hours ago
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss -- Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.17 hours ago
Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home -- There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.9 hours ago
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free -- An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.17 hours ago
Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars -- The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.1 day ago
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon -- Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.1 day ago
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight? -- The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.1 day ago
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.3 days ago
Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? -- Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.3 days ago
Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles -- The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.3 days ago
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival -- Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.1 hour ago
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict -- Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.1 hour ago
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland -- The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.3 hours ago
Tributes paid to 'popular' teenager killed in Donegal rally crash -- Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle.3 hours ago