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BBC News - World
LIVE - Seven killed and 23 missing after boat capsizes off northern Cyprus - The Turkish Interior Ministry says the ship began taking on water four nautical miles off Kyrenia Port, as a search and rescue operation is under way.
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LIVE - Nepal says 'intensifying' efforts to free hundreds believed trapped in hydropower tunnels - Teams are working around the clock to free the trapped workers, with India and China deploying experts to assist in the operation.1 hour ago
WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism -- The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.12 hours ago
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup -- Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.53 minutes ago
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason -- Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.8 hours ago
At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot -- An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.1 day ago
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK -- The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).23 hours ago
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech -- Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.22 hours ago
Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption -- Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.20 hours ago
Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school -- Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.1 hour ago
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister -- A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?18 hours ago
Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year -- According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.22 hours ago
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards -- Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.1 day ago
Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children -- Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.1 day ago
Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations -- Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.1 day ago
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior' -- A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.1 day ago
BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank -- The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.2 days ago
Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood -- Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.2 days ago
Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse -- Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.2 days ago
Seven killed and 23 missing in boat capsizing off northern Cyprus -- A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.2 hours ago
British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station -- A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.6 hours ago
Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks -- Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.2 hours ago
Nasa launches powerful new space telescope to explore mysteries of the Universe -- The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.1 hour ago
Two charged after €2.3 million worth of drugs seized in Dublin -- Gardaí uncovered 18kg of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €1.8m (£1.5m) in Dublin.1 hour ago
Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."17 hours ago
Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five -- Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.6 hours ago