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BBC News - World

Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests - Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful. 7 hrs ago - Middle East

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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño - The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision. 5 hrs ago

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Just now -- Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war -- Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day. -- Just now

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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

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Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts -- Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded.

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Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction -- The collection documents key moments in Gandhi's freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.

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Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town -- Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.

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Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence -- The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.

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'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes -- The overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice.

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Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire -- This is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.

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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream? -- Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.

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Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools -- The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

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Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction -- Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

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Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box -- The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.

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Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William? -- The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.

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Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours -- BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.

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Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? -- Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination -- It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says -- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

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Rare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland -- Tavneos is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.

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Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial -- Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

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