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US launches strikes on Iran following 'attempted attacks in Strait'
US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.
BBC News World · 23 days ago
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying
The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Alps murders: Luger in a lake gives hope for French cold case
Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Nepal-Tibet floods: River water smashed into tunnel and chased me, hydropower engineer says
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Nigeria's EFCC chief has fired 40 of his anti-corruption agents for 'being corrupt'
The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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JD Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally
El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and ins…
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Watch: Norway's Haakon takes oath as mourners pay respects to late King
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Ro…
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Times Square stabbing: Woman killed and suspect shot dead by police
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history wit…
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Sexual assaults in Ceuta happening almost every day, prosecutors say
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.
BBC News World · 24 days ago
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Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
BBC News World · 24 days ago