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BBC News - World
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests - Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful. 5 hrs ago - Middle East
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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño - The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision. 4 hrs ago8 minutes ago
Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts -- Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded.8 minutes ago
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.9 hours ago
Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction -- The collection documents key moments in Gandhi's freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.3 hours ago
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination -- It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination. -- Asia24 minutes ago
Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town -- Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.3 hours ago
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence -- The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.5 hours ago
Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire -- This is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.7 hours ago
Australian hiker's body recovered as officials apologise for misreporting she was alive -- The body of Lily Hooper, 18, has been airlifted from a national park in the Southern Highlands following an eight-day search.5 hours ago
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.7 hours ago
Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools -- The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).10 hours ago
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?7 hours ago
Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.12 hours ago
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction -- Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.10 hours ago
Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box -- The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.13 hours ago
Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William? -- The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.13 hours ago
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.1 day ago
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? -- Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.1 day ago
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says -- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.24 minutes ago
Rare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland -- Tavneos is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.54 minutes ago
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial -- Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.24 minutes ago
Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's best known voices of protest, dies at 82 -- Once banned from national airwaves, Nanda Malini was known for her songs about social justice.4 hours ago
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia -- A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others.54 minutes ago
'Reasonable' or a 'hit list'? New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani's tax on second homes -- A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.5 hours ago