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BBC News - World

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says - Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says. 3 hrs ago - World

4 hours ago

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire -- While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.

4 hours ago

South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences -- Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.

10 hours ago

Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home -- Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

2 hours ago

Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth, BBC finds -- Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch's yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds. -- Europe

10 hours ago

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports -- It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation. -- Middle East

8 hours ago

Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack -- Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.

10 hours ago

Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak -- The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

3 hours ago

Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops -- The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

9 hours ago

US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering scheme -- US officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.

9 hours ago

Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia -- Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.

1 day ago

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections -- As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.

2 hours ago

Why the US is bringing back firing squads -- The execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan would be the first time the US Army had used a firing squad since 1945.

9 hours ago

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump -- Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

1 day ago

Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV -- The actor portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator, in his latest film.

13 hours ago

Riyadh airport attacks another dangerous moment in already tense conflict -- While the physical damage from Houthi attacks can be quickly repaired, the Saudi reputation for stability is taking a battering.

1 day ago

Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine? -- The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv, where Ukrainians face another winter with electricity outages.

8 hours ago

Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis? -- Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

10 hours ago

Watch: CCTV shows people take cover as missile hits Riyadh airport -- Footage from inside the airport shows the moment the strike hit on Saturday.

14 hours ago

Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires -- The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.

1 day ago

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 -- Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

2 hours ago

Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct -- "We're not happy," says the president about his son's ex-fiancée following reports of improper behaviour.

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One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags -- Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a roller coaster stuck, with riders being helped off.

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US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants -- The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

3 hours ago

The island where locals say data centres are taking their water -- "Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.

2 hours ago

Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island -- Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs that can lift heavy weights, split open coconuts, and may have played a role in Earhart's demise.

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