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Prominent Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

Andriy Parubiy assassinated in Lviv

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1KBBC News / 12h

President Zelensky said the killing of Parubiy was a "terrible murder" - with a manhunt under way.

Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row

500+BBC News / 10h

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.

What happens next after Trump tariffs ruled illegal?

Court upholds tariffs amid appeals

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A US appeals court has ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal - so what happens now?

Today

The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

BBC News / 24min

Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.

Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot

India resists US trade tariffs

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India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies.

Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America journalists

Kari Lake ordered to testify

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Termination notices have been issued to more than 500 employees of VOA and its parent agency.

Watch: The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far

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Actor Julia Roberts makes her Venice Film Festival debut promoting her new movie After The Hunt.

Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt

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The train had been travelling from Marsa Matruh to the Egyptian capital Cairo when it came off the tracks.

Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un honors fallen soldiers

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The North Korean leader met the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike

Yemen's Prime Minister killed in strike

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Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and several other Houthi officials were killed in the attack, the Iran-backed movement says.

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries

Ukrainian drones attack Russian oil refineries

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Russia hits 14 Ukrainian regions, Kyiv says, with at least one person reported killed and 30 injured.

Kim meets families of North Korea soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un honors fallen soldiers

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The North Korean leader met the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

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Mussolini's great-grandson makes Serie A debut

Mussolini's great-grandson debuts in Serie A

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Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, comes off the bench to help Cremonese defeat Sassuolo 3-2 in his Serie A debut on Friday.

White House defends Robert F Kennedy Jr amid CDC turmoil

CDC overhaul sparks controversy

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The Centers for Disease Control had several top officials depart recently, leading to calls for the health secretary's resignation.

The death of 'soul of South African storytelling' sparks grief and anger

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Actress Nandi Nyembe's final months were marked by money problems that threatened to overshadow her career.

Barrier being built around besieged Sudan city, satellite images show

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The earthen berm is intended to trap people inside el-Fasher, Yale University research shows.

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification

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Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.

America's royal wedding? What Taylor and Travis' big day could look like

38BBC News / 23h

From dress(es) to secret plans, experts share their predictions for America's wedding of the century.

Trump's rebuke, Xi's handshake, Putin's oil: India's foreign policy test

India resists US trade tariffs

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India’s foreign policy sits uneasily in the Trump-led order, caught between Russia and strained US relations.

Manhunt in Australian bush brings long-dismissed conspiracy theorists to the fore

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Two officers were shot dead in a small, rural town, allegedly by a man with links to the "SovCit" movement.

US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal

Trump's tariffs ruled illegal

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The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.

Why has Kamala Harris' security detail been withdrawn?

1KBBC News / 1d

The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents.

Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war

Europe proposes Ukraine-Russia buffer zone

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Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.

Irish missionary Gena Heraty released after Haiti kidnapping

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Gena Heraty's family thanks those who "worked tirelessly" to secure her safe return.

Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters

2KBBC News / 1d

The fast food chain is reassessing its use of the tech after a number of errors were shared widely online.

US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York

US denies Palestinian visas for UN

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The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.

Madeleine McCann suspect to be released in less than three weeks

Brueckner profiled in ITV documentary

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Christian Brückner is still dangerous, the German prosecutor leading the investigation into the toddler's disappearance tells the BBC.

How the 'Hobbit' human species was discovered

27BBC News / 1d

Witness History looks back at the 2003 discovery of the Homo floresiensis on the Indonesian island of Flores.

Three dead after protests over death of taxi driver in Indonesia

Indonesia investigates protest death

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The demonstrations - which also focus on cost-of-living and politicians expenses - are seen as a key test for President Prabowo Subianto.

Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry

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Leading Italian politicians spoke out against the site, which blamed the "toxic" behaviour of its users.

Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris

2KBBC News / 1d

A memo seen by the BBC ends the security arrangement for the Democratic former vice-president.

Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza, IDF says

Israel declares Gaza combat zone

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Ilan Weiss was killed during Hamas's attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader

Shinawatra dismissed for ethics violation

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Court rules Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethics guidelines in a call where she called Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen "uncle" and criticised the Thai army.

Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods

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Aug 28, 2025

How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM's career - and the Shinawatra dynasty

Shinawatra dismissed for ethics violation

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Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.

Survivors of South Africa's horrific building fire now live in fear of guns

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The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but ex-residents now live in dangerous temporary shelters.

India's International Booker winner at the centre of a political row

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Banu Mushtaq has become the subject of a controversy after she was invited to inaugurate a prominent festival in Karnataka.

Kyiv in mourning after strikes as allies discuss military support

Russia's missile attacks on Kyiv

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EU defence ministers are meeting to discuss further support following a large aerial attack on Kyiv.

India and Canada name top diplomats after 10 months to mend ties

Dinesh Patnaik appointed High Commissioner Canada

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The high commissioner posts were vacant for 10 months, as both countries expelled each other’s top diplomats.

New video appears to show New Zealand fugitive dad with his child

Fugitive dad spotted with kids

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Police believe the CCTV footage shows Tom Phillips and his child breaking into a store.

New footage shows Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times

UN condemns Gaza hospital bombing

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New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported.

'We love you, you will always be with us', says father of Minneapolis shooting victim

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Fletcher Merkel, 8, was one of two children killed in Wednesday's shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

BBC reveals web of spammers profiting from AI Holocaust images

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The BBC has found an international network of content creators profiting from AI generated posts on Facebook.

'The details were almost perfect': Kpop Demon Hunters sparks pride in Korea

K-Pop Demon Hunters breaks Netflix record

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There is frenzy, fascination and even a little bit of FOMO as Koreans revel in the K-pop hit.

National security or xenophobia? Texas restricts Chinese owning and renting property

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Critics fear a new law in Texas will prove discriminatory - but officials say it is vital to combat "adversaries".

'India put us on the boat like captives - then threw us in the sea'

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Rohingya refugees tell the BBC they were flown from Delhi and forced into the sea off the coast of Myanmar.

Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say

Two children killed in school shooting

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The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.

Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger

1KBBC News / 2d

Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.

BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv

BBC News / 2d

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four children.

First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US

Rwanda receives first US deportees

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The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo.

Lives torn apart in Kyiv after Russia's heaviest bombardment for weeks

BBC News / 2d

In the deadliest strike, a missile ripped through the middle of a low-rise block of flats.

Fed Governor Cook in court to block Trump from firing her

Trump fires Fed governor Cook

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25BBC News / 2d

The legal case over Trump's move could have lasting implications for the central bank's independence.

Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire

53BBC News / 2d

Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her

200+BBC News / 2d

The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her.

UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

E3 nations reimpose Iran sanctions

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1KBBC News / 2d

The three powers trigger a process which could restore sanctions in 30 days, calling Iran's nuclear programme a threat to peace and security.

Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico

100+BBC News / 2d

The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people.

Israeli strikes kill six Syrian troops, Syria says

Syrian soldiers killed in explosions

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The Israeli military declined to comment on reports of the strikes, which Syria condemned.

Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed

200+BBC News / 2d

A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.

'My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting

400+BBC News / 2d

One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.

Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

33BBC News / 2d

A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians.