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BBC News - World
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France -- Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
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Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres -- The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.7 hours ago
Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads -- The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.17 hours ago
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason -- August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.17 hours ago
A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows -- A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.2 hours ago
Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous comments -- New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.13 hours ago
AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time -- Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.12 hours ago
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel -- Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.14 hours ago
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack -- It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.15 hours ago
Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief -- Opposition leaders have alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.16 hours ago
White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego -- Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.12 hours ago
Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo -- Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.5 hours ago
From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you -- The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?3 hours ago
The small African nation ready for Messi's big night -- Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.13 hours ago
Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks -- Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.17 hours ago
What are the US midterms? A simple guide -- US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump's presidency.19 hours ago
Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two -- Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base.20 hours ago
US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say -- Experts and lawyers called the apparent recovery unprecedented, noting she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection.3 hours ago
What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next? -- The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.5 days ago
What we know about Christa Pike's 'unprecedented' recovery after failed execution -- The BBC's Sarah Smith details the injuries sustained by the US death row inmate after two failed lethal injections, and what comes next.2 hours ago
What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you -- The BBC's Samira Hussain explains the impact the $110bn merger will have on consumers of both entertainment giants.5 hours ago
Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France -- Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.5 hours ago
How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws -- The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.6 hours ago
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger -- The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.14 hours ago