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BBC News - World

Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations - Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal. 3 hrs ago - Europe

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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology -- The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

14 hours ago

Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow -- Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote.

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'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears -- People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

11 hours ago

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns -- Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

13 hours ago

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days -- Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

19 hours ago

Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival -- Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

1 day ago

Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill -- Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

15 hours ago

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth -- The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

14 hours ago

How Putin became master of the image -- From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

5 hours ago

Cuba's blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty -- Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

3 hours ago

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started -- The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

6 hours ago

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa -- South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

1 day ago

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone -- A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

11 hours ago

How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea? -- The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

18 hours ago

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.

3 days ago

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee's winning words? -- Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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.

1 day ago

Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

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India's post office turned stamps, postcards and letters into tools for counting a nation after independence in 1947.

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The victim, who was in her 30s, sustained slash and stab wounds in an attack earlier this week.

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The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

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Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

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The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

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Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

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