US ports brace for shut down as dockworkers strike
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
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Man charged in Trump assassination plot pleads not guilty
Prosecutors say Ryan Routh was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in Florida.
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Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies
The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.
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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew
A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.
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How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man
The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.
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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88
The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.
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Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM
Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.
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Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikes
Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.
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'The worst moment the country has passed through': Fear on the streets of Beirut
Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse.
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Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction
Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction
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Iran warns Hezbollah leader's blood 'will not go unavenged'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally.
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Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years
As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.
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Watch: Reporter captures moment air strike hits Beirut
BBC reporters capture the moment and aftermath of an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon.
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Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse
Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".
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The NYC mayor's dramatic day in under 60 seconds
Eric Adams is charged with five counts of criminal offenses, including bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign donations.
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BBC surveys damage following Israeli strike on Beirut
Israel says a Hezbollah air unit commander was killed in the operation.
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NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds
Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.
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We danced with joy then hid among the dead – Nova survivors recall Hamas massacre
A new BBC documentary provides a harrowing glimpse into the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, in which hundreds of people were killed.
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Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa - party
The Pudemo party leader is among the organisers of pro-democracy protests planned for next month.
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Watch: Hijacked bus chased by police through downtown LA
A passenger is shot dead before a Swat team deployed flash-bang grenades and arrested the suspect.
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Biden struggles to contain conflict as Israel and Hezbollah on the brink
As the US president called for restraint in a speech at the UN, Israel's leader vowed to continue striking Hezbollah.
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Journalist's apology not enough to satisfy Ghanaian king
Media personality Afia Pokua grovelled to the Ashanti king on her knees but it was not enough.
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Sri Lanka's new president dissolves parliament
Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls a general election, dissolving the parliament where his party only holds three seats.
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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
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'We just had to flee': Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment
Thousands have fled southern Lebanon while others say they are leaving the capital Beirut.
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US to ban Chinese tech in cars
Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".
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Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims
The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.
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Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled.
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Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.
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Watch: Russia dissident freed in prisoner swap vows to return
A dissident freed by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War vows to return to the country.
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Sigh of relief for Ghana's (not-so) new gender equality law
After decades of stalling, the new law is warmly welcomed but some worry how well it will be enforced.
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Flight diverted after passenger finds live mouse in meal
The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing.
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'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on.
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Hong Kong man jailed for 'seditious' T-shirt
This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.
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Trans woman killed in Georgia day after anti-LGBT law passed
Activists said Kesaria Abramidze had been a "trailblazing" transgender leader in the South Caucasus country.
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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia
Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.
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Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm.
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Walkie-talkie explosions spark chaos at Beirut funerals
A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 14 people, Lebanese officials say.
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In Ukraine, Trump plot suspect remembered as a 'delusional' reject
Ryan Routh became fixated on the war to an "unhealthy level", despite being turned down by Ukraine’s International Legion in Kyiv.
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Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos after reports of thousands injured and several killed by handheld pagers exploding in Lebanon.
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Bystander shot in head as NY police tackle armed subway fare-evader
Officers fired during a clash with a man who pulled a knife after being stopped for fare evasion, police say.
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Gunman lurked for hours before Trump's last-minute game of golf
West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.
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Iran's morality police will not 'bother' women, president says
It comes as the UN warns Iranian women still face violent punishment for not wearing the hijab.
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Pipeline explosion in Texas causes pillar of fire
Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate.
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Jane's Addiction cancel tour after on-stage brawl
The US band say they have made the "difficult decision to take some time away as a group" following the fight.
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Jackson 5 singer Tito Jackson dead at 70
Tito was an original member of the Jackson Five pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson.
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Astronauts reveal what life is like on ISS – and how they deal with 'space smell'
As Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend months longer than planned on ISS, three astronauts tell us what life is like in orbit.
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Vance doubles down on false 'pet-eating' claims
The baseless claims targeting Haitian immigrants have led to several security threats in the town of Springfield, Ohio.
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Trump safe after gunshots in his vicinity - campaign
The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump.
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A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city
Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.
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Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic
Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.
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Timberlake pleads guilty in drink-drive court deal
The pop star is ordered to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and do 25 hours of community service.
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China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s
The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.
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Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".
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Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisoners
Dozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.
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Ros Atkins on... Were the Trump-Harris debate moderators unfair?
The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the ABC News debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was fact-checked.
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Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues
Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.
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Thousands flee Vietnam floods after typhoon hits
One of the country's largest rivers reached its highest level in two decades on Wednesday.
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Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state
Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.
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Inmate awarded $100m in default judgement against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
The inmate had accused the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting him nearly 30 years ago.
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Neighbours criticise German move to extend border controls
Poland's prime minister says Berlin's decision to impose controls on all land borders is unacceptable.
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New abuse allegations emerge against once-venerated French priest
A French priest is to be expunged from his worldwide charity following revelations of his sexual abuse of women.
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Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice
Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.
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Ethiopia warns against invasion amid regional tensions
PM Abiy Ahmed says anyone planning an attack should "think 10 times", touting Ethiopia's defensive abilities.
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Pope Francis welcomed in remote Vanimo in Papua New Guinea
In Vanimo, a town near the border with Indonesia, the Pope donned a traditional Bird of Paradise feathered headdress.
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An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze
The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.
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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
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Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth
The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe.
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Watch: Military plane repurposed as aerial firefighter
California is the first state to own and operate this kind of federal aircraft to fight fires.
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Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM
France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator.
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Mother and daughters killed in new wave of strikes on Ukraine
The strike came as Ukraine was still reeling from the deaths of at least 50 people on Tuesday.
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Uganda's Bobi Wine recovering from police assault - party
His party says he is to undergo surgery to remove fragments from a tear-gas cannister.
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Drought dries up lake to reveal sunken Greek village
It is only the second time the village's ruins have been visible since it was abandoned decades ago.
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WHO exceeds target for Gaza polio vaccinations as campaign continues
The UN agency says localised pauses in the fighting have allowed 161,030 children to be inoculated.
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'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely.
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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land
The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.
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Russian 'spy whale' found dead off Norway
The beluga whale - nicknamed Hvaldimir - is suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia.
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Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding
Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.
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At least 41 hurt in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv
The regional head accused Moscow of targeting civilians after a supermarket and sports complex were hit.
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