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BBC News - World
Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions - Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US. Just now - Europe
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One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid -- The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president. -- World7 hours ago
From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in -- The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles. -- US & Canada6 hours ago
Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues -- It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal. -- Asia3 minutes ago
New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton -- The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.18 hours ago
Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery' -- Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.5 hours ago
Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses -- Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.20 hours ago
Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port -- Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.23 hours ago
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say -- The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.1 day ago
Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city -- The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.18 hours ago
The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight -- The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?10 hours ago
An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing -- Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.19 hours ago
As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support -- Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.19 hours ago
A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan -- An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging.21 hours ago
BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners -- Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.31 minutes ago
Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India -- Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.8 hours ago
Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans -- The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot.1 day ago
Six injured as house explodes in California -- A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.13 hours ago
Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo -- The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding.1 day ago
Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India -- The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.7 hours ago
Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says -- Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.1 hour ago
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike -- The strike killed Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas' Qassam Brigades, the Israeli military said.2 hours ago
Why more young US women appear ready to move abroad -- A Gallup poll suggests 40% of US women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad if they could. Women who took the plunge tell us why.11 days ago
€17m EuroMillions jackpot ticket bought in Ulster -- It is the second time the jackpot has been won by a player in Ireland this year.6 hours ago
Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap -- The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.7 hours ago