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Unification Church: 'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.
BBC News World · 25 days ago
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The US-Canada trade war in 5 charts
The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
BBC News World · 25 days ago
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Hikers feared missing after 'terrifying' flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
More than 20 people are thought to be unaccounted for after flash flooding on Saturday.
BBC News World · 25 days ago
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US strikes launchers on Iran's Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
BBC News World · 25 days ago
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Nepal: Flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud
Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Ti…
BBC News World · 25 days ago
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Niger attempted coup: Russia says it helped to repel attack
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
BBC News World · 26 days ago
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Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
BBC News World · 26 days ago
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Nasa launches Nancy Grace Roman telescope to explore Universe's mysteries
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more abou…
BBC News World · 26 days ago
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Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, local media report
The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.
BBC News World · 26 days ago
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British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station
A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.
BBC News World · 26 days ago
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Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
BBC News World · 26 days ago
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One dead and five injured after shooting in Switzerland, police say
A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight.
BBC News World · 26 days ago