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Philippine ferry fire: Survivor recalls being trampled as he made narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode
The new firmware update also includes nostalgic Mii themes
The Verge · 13 days ago
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Uganda's King Oyo death: Royal family rejects UBC presenter Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new monarch
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Watch: Is Donald Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would com…
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Five dead and 86 missing as fire breaks out on ferry in the Philippines
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Four takeaways from Trump's speech at midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Do Republicans blame Trump for high oil prices?
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise t…
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Iran war won't end until after US midterm elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran w…
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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Watch: Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks
Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in Sou…
BBC News World · 13 days ago
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NFL in Melbourne: Can American football win Australians over?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under…
BBC News World · 13 days ago