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BBC News - World
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs - Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February. 2 hrs ago
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India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues -- The meeting came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike. -- Just now5 minutes ago
Watch: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives? -- The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.5 minutes ago
Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot as wildfires spread -- The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.5 minutes ago
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement -- The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.1 hour ago
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount -- It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.59 minutes ago
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May -- The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.10 hours ago
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now? -- At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.10 hours ago
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump -- The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.16 hours ago
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says -- Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.17 hours ago
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated -- Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.16 hours ago
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount -- Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.22 hours ago
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections -- The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.17 hours ago
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming -- The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?10 hours ago
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage -- The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.17 hours ago
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands -- Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.20 hours ago
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children -- Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.22 hours ago
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers -- This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.1 day ago
Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain -- French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.17 minutes ago
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes -- Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.4 hours ago
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road -- Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .3 hours ago
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained -- India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.1 hour ago
Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding -- Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney.1 hour ago
Two Chinese win world's top Maths prize for solving century-old problems -- This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.3 hours ago
This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions -- A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada has disinvited US dignitaries from the ceremony.59 minutes ago