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BBC News - World

LIVE - Epstein files released with heavy redactions as thousands more documents expected - Democrats have criticised the justice department for releasing only some documents, alleging it violates the law ordering the files to be released.

2 hours ago

US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria -- The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.

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Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting -- New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.

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Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro -- The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.

20 hours ago

Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case -- Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.

4 hours ago

Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect -- Russia's leader said during a TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".

17 hours ago

Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch? -- Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".

14 hours ago

Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons -- Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

16 hours ago

Who and what are in the Epstein files? -- High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.

6 hours ago

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain -- Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.

19 hours ago

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika endorses JD Vance for president -- Conservatives traded criticims at this year's annual Turning Point USA America Fest conference.

19 hours ago

French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls -- The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

23 hours ago

Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth -- Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

14 hours ago

'Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a surprising rebirth -- In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

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Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list -- Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.

13 hours ago

Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality -- It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.

19 hours ago

Stigma of Ukraine's forgotten soldiers who 'died the wrong way' -- There are no official statistics surrounding suicide among Ukrainian soldiers, but they are thought to count in the hundreds.

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Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files -- The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender's properties, audio files and redacted documents.

6 hours ago

Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia -- BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country.

20 hours ago

Ros Atkins on... The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war -- BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan's RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

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What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users? -- The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

1 day ago

Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting -- Hundreds paddle out at Bondi beach to commemorate the shooting victims from Sunday's attack.

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'LeBron James of spreadsheets' wins world Microsoft Excel title -- Ireland's 'LeBron James' of Microsoft Excel has won the 2025 world championship in Las Vegas.

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