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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs -- Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.4 minutes ago
How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK -- The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?10 hours ago
TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say -- Companies allowed more harmful content on user's feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.2 hours ago
LIVE - UK won't be drawn into 'wider war' and will work with allies on Strait of Hormuz plan, Starmer says - It comes after Donald Trump said it would be "very bad for the future of Nato" if allies don't help secure the critical waterway for global oil shipping.54 minutes ago
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say -- Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.1 hour ago
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC -- Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.7 hours ago
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying -- Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.54 minutes ago
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit -- All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.6 hours ago
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship -- The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.17 hours ago
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline -- The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.12 hours ago
Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row -- Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.1 day ago
Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary -- Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.1 hour ago
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia -- Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.12 hours ago
Who wants what from the Iran war? -- Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?1 hour ago
'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war -- The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.11 hours ago
How passenger planes keep flying during a war -- Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.12 hours ago
Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments -- One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.3 hours ago
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange -- Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.1 day ago
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran -- BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.2 days ago
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician -- Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.4 days ago
Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes -- Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.2 hours ago
Kpop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best animated film and best original song -- The Oscars are the latest in a string of accolades for the film, which include Golden Globe and Grammy awards.9 hours ago
Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet -- Hollywood's biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards8 hours ago