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BBC News - World
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel -- BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves -- Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.19 hours ago
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation -- Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.16 hours ago
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning -- Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.8 hours ago
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia -- In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.1 hour ago
Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight -- Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.12 hours ago
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president -- Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".5 hours ago
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive -- The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.12 hours ago
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria -- No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.18 hours ago
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say -- President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.16 hours ago
US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro -- Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.18 hours ago
Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why -- Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.7 hours ago
Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US -- Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.7 hours ago
'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? -- After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.8 hours ago
The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record -- The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.2 hours ago
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip -- Trump's softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.1 day ago
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision -- Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.6 hours ago
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.1 day ago
BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City -- Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.2 days ago
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.2 days ago
The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike -- Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.5 days ago
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car -- Gardaí (Irish police) said they responded after a pedestrian was struck by a car on the N11 Bray Road, Loughlinstown at about 23:50 local time.20 minutes ago
Man arrested after north Dublin house death released -- Police and emergency services responded to a call in north Dublin shortly after 00:30 local time on Saturday.20 minutes ago
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency -- The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.5 hours ago
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last -- Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.8 hours ago