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BBC News - World
More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires - French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region". 2 hrs ago - Europe
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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.18 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.8 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."9 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.9 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.12 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.12 hours 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.5 hours ago
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.1 day 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".5 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?1 day 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
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.11 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.16 hours ago
Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France -- Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.12 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 50,000.22 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 .21 hours ago
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.32 minutes ago
Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.32 minutes ago
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.32 minutes ago
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.32 minutes ago
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.32 minutes ago
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.32 minutes ago
Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.32 minutes ago
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.32 minutes ago