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BBC News - World

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia -- Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. -- Europe

1 hour ago

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo? -- An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

11 hours ago

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war -- Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it's verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

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UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant -- The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

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Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight -- Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

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Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel -- BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

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Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning -- Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

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Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president -- Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".

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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war -- Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady -- The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why -- Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

23 hours ago

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US -- Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

23 hours ago

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? -- After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria -- The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision -- Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City -- Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show -- The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency -- The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

11 hours ago

Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans -- The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400bn project.

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Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls -- Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

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