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BBC News - World

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' -- Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

10 hours ago

International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools -- A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

1 day ago

Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea -- Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

21 hours ago

Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon -- The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects. -- US & Canada

5 hours ago

Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win -- One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.

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Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island -- Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

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White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post -- The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

1 day ago

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait -- US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

1 day ago

South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling -- The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.

1 day ago

Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia -- Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.

20 hours ago

Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you -- From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.

10 hours ago

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs -- From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

16 hours ago

From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal chief minister -- A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal's next chief minister.

7 hours ago

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship -- About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

1 day 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.

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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.

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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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win -- Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

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'I will serve not rule over Hungary,' says new PM -- Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

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WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship -- "This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.

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Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade -- The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

7 hours ago

Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor -- Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

3 hours ago

The UFO community has been waiting for answers. Has the Pentagon delivered? -- Those within the UFO community spent their day scrutinizing the new documents, images and videos released by the Pentagon.

12 hours ago

Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches -- Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

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