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Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal -- A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say -- Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

8 hours ago

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport -- The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

7 hours ago

Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada -- The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

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Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police -- Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

12 hours ago

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers -- Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

16 hours ago

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025 -- The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

7 hours ago

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining -- Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

12 hours ago

'Anti-ICE' army veteran started fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials -- Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.

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India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown -- Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

15 hours ago

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss -- They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

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Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? -- Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.

15 hours ago

Incredible images from World Cup 2026 -- Moments that stunned, shocked and melted hearts.

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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show -- Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.

2 days ago

'All I think about is her': Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening -- Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

1 day ago

'Everyone's afraid to die': Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent -- Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

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Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car -- Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.

11 hours ago

Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain -- A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

13 hours ago

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown -- BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.

1 day ago

Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country? -- The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become "increasingly threatening".

1 day ago

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests -- Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study -- Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

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Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight -- People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

57 minutes ago

Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case -- The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.

57 minutes ago

'My sister is not just another statistic' - Jennie's Law is signed -- A bill known as Jennie's Law has been approved by the Dáil (Irish parliament) and has now be signed off by the Irish president.

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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment' -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

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'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack -- The 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target - "that target happened to be me."

3 hours ago

Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade - fight back or hold steady -- The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.

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'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs -- President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.

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