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BBC News - World
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows -- Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
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After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin 'immediately' -- On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.4 hours ago
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival -- Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.14 hours ago
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas -- If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.5 hours ago
The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war -- As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.1 hour ago
Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores -- During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.53 minutes ago
Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election -- A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.1 day ago
Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak -- Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.18 hours ago
Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest -- Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.22 hours ago
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say -- The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.1 day ago
Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict -- Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.12 hours ago
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? -- It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.5 hours ago
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad -- A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.7 hours ago
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous' -- Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.1 day ago
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss -- Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.1 day ago
Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home -- There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.22 hours ago
Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave -- France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.12 hours ago
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon -- Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.1 day ago
Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight? -- The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.2 days ago
Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.3 days ago
Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? -- Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.3 days ago
First round of US-Iran talks ends with 'encouraging progress', mediators say -- The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.33 minutes ago
China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan -- Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.53 minutes ago
Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978 -- Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".1 hour ago
Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker -- Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.4 hours ago