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BBC News - World
US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting -- The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021. -- Just now -- World
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Year after ceasefire, peace eludes south Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue -- A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war.6 minutes ago
LIVE - At least 55 dead and hundreds missing in Hong Kong as firefighters battle last of public housing fires - Three construction company executives have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after flammable materials were found on the tower blocks.1 hour ago
'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats -- Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.13 hours ago
Pope Leo heads to Turkey in first foreign trip, six months into papacy -- He will gather with leaders of other Christian traditions in Nicaea and celebrate Mass in Beirut.43 minutes ago
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town - but what about the nation? -- Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.2 hours ago
Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the president -- The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.12 hours ago
Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy -- The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.16 hours ago
Trump defends Witkoff after leak appears to show envoy coaching Russia -- The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.21 hours ago
Nicolas Sarkozy illegal campaign financing conviction upheld -- The former French president will have to serve a six-month term with an electronic bracelet, plus another six months suspended.16 hours ago
Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban -- They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.1 day ago
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires -- The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.14 hours ago
They can't crush our protests, vow Georgians after year of resistance -- The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.1 hour ago
'I panic every time she coughs' - Delhi's toxic air is making its children sick -- Hospitals have seen an influx of children sneezing, coughing or complaining of breathing difficulties.7 hours ago
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president -- After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.8 hours ago
US transportation secretary wants more civility in air travel. Not everyone is on board -- Experts say a public service campaign is missing the mark as US airports brace for the busiest holiday season in years.10 hours ago
Watch: Dawn aerial footage reveals scale of Hong Kong apartment blaze -- More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning.1 hour ago
Watch: How the shooting of two National Guard members unfolded -- The two soldiers are in critical condition after being attacked blocks from the White House in Washington DC.8 hours ago
Watch: Car nearly hits first responders in Midwest blizzard conditions -- Winter storm alerts and hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for parts of the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.6 hours ago
Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search -- Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.1 day ago
Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children -- The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.1 day ago
Tesla looks to reset strategy amid sluggish India sales -- The EV maker has sold just over 100 cars in India since its much publicised debut in July this year.26 minutes ago
BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze -- At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control.1 hour ago
Woman killed in shark attack in Australia -- The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales.9 hours ago
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House -- President Trump says the gunman behind the "act of terror" was an Afghan who entered the US in 2021.5 hours ago
Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack -- The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.2 hours ago