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'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives -- Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia's Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds. -- Africa

20 hours ago

Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base -- The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party. -- US & Canada

22 hours ago

Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years -- In his first interview since release, Peter Sullivan says he wants an apology from the police after wrongful conviction of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall. -- England

9 hours ago

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet -- With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters. -- Europe

23 hours ago

Restoration plans for 'Merlin's Mound' approved

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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says -- The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire. -- Middle East

5 hours ago

I won't be silenced, says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers

4 hours ago

Congress votes to send Epstein files bill to Trump

11 hours ago

Italy to extradite Nord Stream blast suspect to Germany

1 hour ago

Nvidia shares jump after revenue and outlook top estimates

1 hour ago

Instagram to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban

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Wicked sequel leaves critics less spellbound than first film -- Several critics highlighted Ariana Grande's performance, but were cooler on the film overall.

11 hours ago

Watch: 'We did it!': Countries celebrate World Cup qualification -- Panama, Haiti, Curacao and Scotland fans partied as their countries secured a spot at the World Cup in 2026. -- Scotland

47 minutes ago

Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales -- Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar. -- Asia

47 minutes ago

Melania Trump and Usha Vance meet with military families in first joint visit

47 minutes ago

'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

1 day ago

Watch: Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

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Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

14 hours ago

Watch: Moment a Gustav Klimt painting sells for record amount

9 hours ago

All 267 passengers and crew rescued after South Korean ferry runs aground -- The vessel remains stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is no risk of sinking, the Coast Guard said.

6 hours ago

Children among 26 killed in one of Russia's deadliest strikes on western Ukraine -- Two blocks of flats were destroyed by cruise missiles in the city of Ternopil, Ukraine's air force says.

1 hour ago

British woman among five killed in Chile snowstorm -- Victoria Bond, from Cornwall, is named as one of those who died in Torres del Paine National Park.

5 hours ago

Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says -- A widespread campaign sought to "silence and suppress" protesters, Amnesty International says.

1 hour ago

Daniel Radcliffe reveals 'sweet' response to his letter to new Harry Potter actor -- The star of the movie franchise says he "just wants to hug" the young actors in the upcoming TV adaptation.

11 hours ago

What's next for the NFL's international games? -- After playing a record seven regular-season games overseas this season, where will the NFL's international expansion take the league from 2026?

4 hours ago

Russian spy ship pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking it, says UK

10 hours ago

Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug kingpin charged with murder of witness, say US officials

3 hours ago

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn

11 hours ago

US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war

2 hours ago

The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race

5 hours ago

Harvard University launches new probe into Larry Summers over Epstein emails

16 minutes ago

Soldier took her own life after fight, inquest told

3 days ago

The big questions now Scotland are going to the World Cup -- Where are we going? What's the score with visas & ESTAs? Who will sing our World Cup song?

3 hours ago

Built for the Ashes - England's pace evolution -- How England arrived at the Ashes with a bowling attack filled with pace and built with the clear aim of winning in Australia.

5 hours ago

Daly back from broken arm as England change six for Pumas -- Elliot Daly will play for the first time since breaking his arm on British and Irish Lions duty in June as he starts on the wing for England against Argentina on Sunday.

9 hours ago

Italy edge closer to Davis Cup three-peat -- Holders Italy overcome Austria to move a step closer to becoming the first nation to win three consecutive Davis Cup titles for 53 years.

5 hours ago

Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year -- Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men's and women's footballer of the year respectively.

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