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BBC News - World

Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal - A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses. 11 hrs ago - Europe

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Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly' -- The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.

11 hours ago

Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members -- The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

13 hours ago

Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers -- Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

4 hours ago

Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence -- Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

18 hours ago

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80 -- For decades, Zia and ousted PM Sheikh Hasina were bitter rivals - and their feud defined Bangladesh's politics.

3 hours ago

Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids -- The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

33 minutes ago

K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label -- Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

12 hours ago

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies -- Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".

7 hours ago

'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan -- The US President has downplayed the drills which follow a US announcement of an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.

8 hours ago

Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say -- The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi.

8 hours ago

Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats -- The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike.

6 hours ago

What growing up in war does to a child's brain - and how it really affects them years later -- Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.

1 hour ago

The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town -- A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt.

10 hours ago

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who went on to lead Bangladesh -- The country's first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.

4 hours ago

Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa -- Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

10 hours ago

Naan: How the 'world's best bread' travelled from Islamic courts to our plates -- Naan, a leavened flatbread, was once the food of nobility but is now a global culinary delight.

10 hours ago

Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame -- The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

2 days ago

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes -- Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

2 days ago

Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji -- The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

3 days ago

Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

4 days ago

Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

5 days ago

Passengers on stranded cruise ship to be flown back to Australia -- The Coral Adventurer was on its first trip since the death of a passenger when it ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

19 hours ago

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness -- The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

7 hours ago