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BBC News - World

Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link -- The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.

7 minutes ago

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian online retailer Wildberries sites -- Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.

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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment' -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

8 hours ago

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more -- The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

4 hours ago

India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify -- The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.

20 minutes ago

France passes law banning under-15s from social media -- The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

4 hours ago

US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site -- The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

4 hours ago

Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish -- Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.

4 hours ago

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film -- Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

3 hours ago

Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family -- The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.

5 hours ago

Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers -- Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.

2 hours ago

Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports -- The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.

3 hours ago

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz -- None of the choices facing Iran's leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

17 hours ago

Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? -- Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

22 hours ago

'All I think about is her': Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening -- Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

1 day ago

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight -- People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

8 hours ago

Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US -- Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them.

2 hours ago

Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car -- Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.

18 hours ago

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain -- A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

21 hours ago

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown -- BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

1 day ago

Mixed reviews as Japan urges men to wear shorts to work -- Some commentators enjoy the relaxed rules. Others say the policy is unfair to women since they are still expected to wear tights when showing a part of their legs.

20 minutes ago

Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day' -- The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.

1 hour ago

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests -- Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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