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BBC News - World
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 -- The artist died earlier in August after a life "devoted entirely to artistic creation", her company said.
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LIVE - Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills more than 160, with hundreds of tourists missing - Nepal's tourist board says the missing tourists include 133 from India, 54 from the US, and 33 from the UK, as well as more than 100 from Nepal itself.1 hour ago
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy -- BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer. -- Culture5 hours ago
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say -- The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies. -- Asia7 hours ago
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations -- The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order. -- US & Canada7 hours ago
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria -- Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region. -- World1 hour ago
Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50% -- The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.1 day ago
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer -- Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.18 hours ago
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport -- A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.7 hours ago
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70 -- A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.16 hours ago
Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane' -- It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany's busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials.8 hours ago
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish -- On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.3 hours ago
'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis -- Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.3 hours ago
The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear? -- Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.3 hours ago
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump -- The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.18 hours ago
Moment tornado tears through southern France -- The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.2 days ago
'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads -- Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.2 days ago
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? -- Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.2 days ago
What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.2 days ago
Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.4 days ago
Sydney police investigate death of teen girl from suspected choking during sex -- The girl, 16, was airlifted to hospital after she was found unconscious on Sunday, but died on Tuesday.29 minutes ago
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France -- One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.3 hours ago
Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry -- Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.45 minutes ago
Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety -- Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.3 hours ago
US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer -- Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.5 hours ago
BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news -- More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.6 hours ago