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BBC News - World

Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online -- Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including the UK.

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Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block -- Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured.

6 hours ago

Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans -- Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says -- US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.

8 hours ago

Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70% -- The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

12 hours ago

Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C -- As temperatures peak, Delhi's informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

15 hours ago

Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists -- The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

12 hours ago

Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested -- Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.

8 hours ago

Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders -- At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander.

22 hours ago

Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel -- Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.

15 hours ago

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found -- The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

1 day ago

How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah' -- The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

1 day ago

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? -- With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

1 day ago

Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know -- Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

1 day ago

What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission? -- Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

1 day ago

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida -- A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

10 hours ago

Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee -- A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

8 hours ago

How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year? -- Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

15 hours ago

Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country -- A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

6 hours ago

'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game -- Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

1 hour ago

Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air -- Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe -- The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

1 hour ago

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack -- Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

5 hours ago

What is Nato and which countries are in it? -- The US is considering options for punishing Nato allies which it considers to have failed to offer support during the Iran war, according to a Pentagon memo seen by Reuters.

4 hours ago

US prosecutor denies launching criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll -- The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

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