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BBC News - World
Just now -- Thailand: Who is Thaksin Shinawatra? -- For the last three decades, one man and his political dynasty have loomed large over Thailand's politics. -- Just now
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His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body -- The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.6 hours ago
Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression -- A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.3 hours ago
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards -- Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.10 hours ago
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship -- Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says. -- Europe1 hour ago
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' -- The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.1 day ago
Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami -- Officials are investigating what caused the incident at a popular marina in southern Florida.10 hours ago
Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus -- The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.14 hours ago
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 -- Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.1 day ago
Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka -- The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.22 hours ago
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever -- With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.2 hours ago
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak -- The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.5 hours ago
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout -- Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.4 hours ago
Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years -- The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.1 day ago
Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.1 day ago
BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war -- Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.4 hours ago
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.1 day ago
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners -- Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.2 days ago
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts -- Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.2 days ago
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war -- Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.3 days ago
Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over? -- Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.59 minutes ago
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable' -- No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.5 hours ago
Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer -- Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.1 hour ago
How social media turned Indian film star Vijay into a political force -- Though Vijay campaigned only briefly, his fan club-turned-digital "warriors" amplified him online tirelessly.2 hours ago
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says -- Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.2 hours ago
What comes next for US passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship -- After being flown to a medical centre in Nebraska, some will be allowed to "self-isolate" in their home states.2 hours ago