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BBC News - World
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact - The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. 9 hrs ago
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'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33 -- Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.1 minute ago
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears -- Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, is charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving and reckless driving. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks18 minutes ago
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century -- The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" -- Business3 hours ago
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply -- Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. -- Europe3 hours ago
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say -- Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops. -- Middle East18 minutes ago
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands -- Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.41 minutes ago
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC -- The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.1 hour ago
Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto -- Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.2 hours ago
Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses -- It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.3 hours ago
How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women -- The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.3 hours ago
Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options -- Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.7 hours ago
Why Nepal floods should worry India -- The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.13 hours ago
'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media -- More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.13 hours ago
Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa -- At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.14 hours ago
US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience -- Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.1 hour ago
Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad -- The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.5 hours ago
'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal -- BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.21 hours ago
Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city -- The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars.1 day ago
Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack -- The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.1 day ago
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92 -- Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".2 hours ago
Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron -- The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.32 minutes ago
Eleven people sentenced to death in Vietnam drug trafficking case -- More than 200 people are convicted over a network smuggling drugs into Vietnam in toothpaste tubes and other consumer items.1 hour ago
Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism -- Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.2 hours ago
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies -- Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.2 hours ago
US sailors go shopping before hitting the bars in Thailand after 250-day voyage -- With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stand out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd.1 hour ago