U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say

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Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

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Three dead, dozens trapped after Indonesian school collapses on students

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

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How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup

Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.

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Trump authorises 'full force' as Portland becomes latest city to see troops deployed

The president says the latest move is "necessary" to protect immigration detention facilities in the major US city.

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'Hundreds' of drones and missiles fired at Ukraine by Russia

At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption

Critics warn the change will make life more difficult for LGBT people.

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Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

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Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.

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Nursery parents told to pay thousands for kids' art - sparking uproar and a midnight heist

The debt-ridden centre said the money would go towards paying overdue bills.

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Rihanna gives birth to first daughter with A$AP Rocky

The celebrity pair announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers on Instagram in a post that included a miniature pair of boxing gloves.

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Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

Social media footage showed the massive crater in Thailand's capital leaving cars teetering on the edge.

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'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet

China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along.

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Politicians and Celebrities Weigh In on Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night

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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

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A Middle School Crush That Never Really Ended

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France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet

President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a "necessity".

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Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.

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Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.

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The Fallout From Charlie Kirk’s Killing Reveals Two Truths of Trumpism

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US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.

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Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

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I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC

In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".

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Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon".

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Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink

The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.

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Trump Invokes Kirk’s Killing in Justifying Measures to Silence Opponents

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Andrew Duehren, Kenneth P. Vogel and Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/F3ofZRO

Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City

Israel says its aim is to defeat up to 3,000 Hamas fighters who remain there, but the offensive has drawn international condemnation.

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Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand

Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour.

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Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

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Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.

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‘Freedom’ Shirt Becomes a Meme and an Instant Commodity

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Conor McGregor ends bid to be Irish president

The MMA fighter says the decision comes after "careful reflection" and consultation with his family.

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'We escaped certain death': Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee

A wave of heavy aerial attacks in recent days have triggered a surge in civilian displacement.

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The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night

In 21 months, citizens have lit up 92 Kolkata landmarks with a simple model: your property, their lights.

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ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to drive at agents, officials say

The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident.

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World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.

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From political outsider to a president like no other: Bolsonaro's rise and fall

The Brazilian ex-president has been sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, but an amnesty could be on the cards.

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South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison.

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say

The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted.

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Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

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Russian air strikes get deadlier and bigger, hitting Ukraine's very heart

Ukraine says Russia deliberately hit the main government building in Kyiv with a missile last Sunday.

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Protesters Call Out Trump as He Dines Out in Washington

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Hong Kong lawmakers say no to more rights for same-sex couples

The law would have recognised some rights for couples who were married overseas.

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Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests

Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place.

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Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.

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France is set to vote out another PM. Can anything break its political deadlock?

François Bayrou called a vote of confidence in himself after nine relatively ineffectual months in office.

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'Suitcase murder' trial begins in New Zealand

Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two young children, whose bodies were found stuffed in suitcases.

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Recognition of Palestinian state is 'disastrous', US ambassador says

Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel, has said that plans to recognise a Palestinian state have had "disastrous consequences".

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Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village

Many of those killed had recently returned to the village in Borno State, following years of displacement.

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'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”.

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Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing

The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.

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Bolsonaro's lawyers to present his defence at coup trial

The former Brazilian president denies conspiring to overturn his 2022 election loss to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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'A clear message to Trump': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade

The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States.

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Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.

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Trump is sending a 'great friend' to India. Some see him as a 'slap in the face'

Gor's appointment comes at a time when India-US ties have become strained due to Trump's steep tariffs.

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.

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