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BBC News - World
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz - Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway. 2 hrs ago - World
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Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows -- On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident. -- Just now -- Middle East18 minutes ago
China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged -- It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.4 hours ago
Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe -- STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.4 hours ago
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday -- The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.2 hours ago
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite -- The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.30 minutes ago
Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors -- The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.2 hours ago
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak -- The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.7 hours ago
Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns -- In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.22 hours ago
Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol -- It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.2 hours ago
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal -- Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.23 hours ago
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies -- After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.11 hours ago
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus -- The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.13 hours ago
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.2 days ago
Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated -- Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.1 day ago
Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? -- BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.9 hours ago
Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC -- Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.4 hours ago
New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash -- As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.20 hours ago
Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident' -- The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.18 hours ago
Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire -- The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.6 hours ago
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash -- The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.3 hours ago
Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death -- Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.30 minutes ago
Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher -- The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.30 minutes ago
Vanessa Trump, former wife of Donald Trump Jr, diagnosed with breast cancer -- Vanessa Trump said she underwent a medical procedure and asked the public for privacy while she focuses on her health.2 hours ago
US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error' -- Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.2 hours ago