Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws

Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.

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Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

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Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

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France jails ex-doctor for 27 years in Rwandan genocide trial

Eugene Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

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Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

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How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

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Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances

Ukraine's military has been under severe pressure of late, in part due to Russia's greater manpower.

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Harris pledges 'different path' at site of Trump 6 January rally

The Democratic presidential candidate delivers her final message a week before election day.

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Why female entrepreneurs are key to getting more women to work

A study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women's workforce participation.

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We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said

Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.

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Lebanon says 60 killed in Israel strikes on eastern valley

And 58 were wounded in the Bekaa Valley, with rescue efforts under way, the Lebanese health ministry said.

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Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens

Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.

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Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains

Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.

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Smuggler reveals operation to help Vietnamese reach UK

Man claims to the BBC that he has helped 1,000 people cross the Channel in his years working in the smuggling industry.

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Dozens injured after truck hits bus stop in central Israel

Dozens of people are being treated for injuries, Israel's emergency services say.

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What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

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How my investigation led to sex trafficking charges against ex-Abercrombie boss

Rianna Croxford digs into a cryptic Instagram comment, unravelling allegations of abuse - and now the multi-millionaire is in court.

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Katty Kay: What’s really behind America’s men v women election

With polls showing a stark gender divide, the race is shaping up to be a battle of the sexes. Why?

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Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.

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Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

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Beyoncé urges Americans to 'sing a new song'

The singer is the latest superstar entertainer to endorse Kamala Harris.

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Father describes moment Israeli missile leaves toddler with third-degree burns

Two-year-old Ivana's family were about to flee their home in southern Lebanon when the strike hit.

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How an evolving and expanding Brics benefits India

Brics enables India to work with some of its closest friends and espouses principles close to Delhi's heart.

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‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in German city - BBC undercover

A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.

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Lost Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbek mountains

The discoveries of these high-altitude medieval cities challenge long-held assumptions of the trade network.

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Harris's run started at a blazing pace. It will end with her fighting for every vote

For victory, the vice-president must attract voters beyond Democrats’ base, but preserve the coalition that helped Biden win in 2020.

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Dust tornado and lightning captured on camera in UAE

Drivers near the town of Sharjah stopped their cars to watch the spiralling spectacle.

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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on reparatory justice

Leaders are preparing to agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.

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Henry Zeffman: How a LinkedIn post sparked a transatlantic row

A call for Labour activists to campaign for Kamala Harris has put Keir Starmer in an awkward spot.

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Turkey strikes PKK sites after fatal attack near Ankara

The strikes came after Turkey blamed Kurdish rebels for an attack that killed five people.

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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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Moment Obama raps Eminem's Lose Yourself

The rapper himself introduced the former US president at a presidential campaign rally in Detroit.

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LeBron James and son make NBA history by playing in same game

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.

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Labour volunteers helping Harris 'in spare time' - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer says his party sends volunteers to the US for 'pretty much every' presidential election.

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Why was Trump serving fries in McDonald’s?

The BBC's Lily Jamali explains the backstory behind the former president's campaign stunt.

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'He is a King of thieves': Aboriginal protester arrested in Sydney

BBC footage shows the protester shouting to crowds waiting to see King Charles outside of the Sydney Opera House.

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Mother of British-Egyptian political prisoner goes on hunger strike

Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian national who has spent most of the last decade in jail.

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Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dead - reports

The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.

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'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins

A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.

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Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades

The ex-general, who was accused of rights abuse during his time in the military, was sworn in on Sunday.

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Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier - lower - figures from Hamas were "exaggerated".

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Drone 'launched towards' Israeli PM Netanyahu's home

The prime minister and his wife were not at the property, in the northern coastal city of Caesarea.

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Trump calls judge 'evil' for releasing case files before election

Judge Chutkan argues that keeping the files under wraps could itself have been construed as vote meddling.

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What do Australians think of the King's visit?

The BBC asks Australians about the King's visit this week and local feelings about the monarchy.

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Stargazers around the world catch supermoon

The brightness of the moon would allow ancient communities to increase hunting at this time of year - hence the name.

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Teenage guns for hire: Swedish gangs targeting Israeli interests

Gangs may be behind the recent attacks but Sweden believes Iran has had a hand in them.

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Harris calls Trump a threat, distances herself from Biden

In her first interview with FOX News, the presidential candidate was also pushed on immigration and border security.

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Moments from Liam Payne's career after One Direction star's death

Watch: Moments from Liam Payne's career

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'Only choice I got' - Early voting starts in swing state Georgia

The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from the battleground state, where officials say record numbers turned out to cast their ballots.

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Father of girl who drew anti-war picture freed from Russia jail

A drawing by Alexei Moskalev's daughter featuring the phrase "No to war" was reported to the police.

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S Korean striker sorry for filming secret sex videos

Hwang Ui-jo faces sentencing for illegal filming on 18 December.

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Al Pacino on near-death, The Godfather and his phone case

The Hollywood actor talks about fatherhood, his film career, and a brush with death.

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Moment North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea

Pyongyang vowed to sever road and railway access to South Korea in a bid to “completely separate” the two countries.

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What we know so far about public murder of an Indian politician

The killing of a high-profile politician in a busy Mumbai street has sent shockwaves through the country.

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'It's scary - but so's giving birth': The female unit gunning down Russian drones

The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones.

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Eight dead as violent storms sweep Brazil after worst-ever drought

Winds of up to 100km/h (60mph) have brought down trees and power lines.

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Christopher Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says

A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.

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‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ - customers say they were let down by Revolut

There were more reports of fraud naming Revolut last year than any other financial institution, BBC finds.

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Mystery of Russia's secret weapon downed in Ukraine

Ukrainians watched intrigued as a Russian stealth combat drone was apparently shot down by a Russian jet.

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Watch: Tower falls as historic church destroyed by fire

Video shows the San Francisco Church in Iquique, Chile engulfed in flames, with smoke rising above it.

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The influencers risking death for hurricane clicks

As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton tore through Florida, some influencers ignored evacuation orders, risking their lives to post livestreams and stunts.

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Selena Gomez 'shines' in new Oscar-tipped musical

The singer and actress stars in Emilia Pérez, a new Netflix musical which has been tipped for awards.

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When is Diddy's trial starting? What to know about his legal troubles

The rap mogul faces criminal charges and lawsuits from a number of alleged victims. He has denied wrongdoing

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Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy

Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

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Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin

Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.

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Watch: Moment extreme turbulence hits Hurricane Milton hunters

NOAA crew members were shaken as their plane made its way through Hurricane Milton on Tuesday.

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Osama Bin Laden's son banned from re-entering France

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau accused him of authoring social media posts which "glorified terrorism".

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North Korea says it will cut off all roads to the South

It comes as tensions between the Koreas are at their highest point in years.

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US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.

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Harris pushed on Ukraine, if 'mistakes' were made at border and US debt

Harris defended Biden-Harris policies as she answered questions on CBS primetime programme 60 Minutes.

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Russian opposition activist killed fighting for Ukraine

Ildar Dadin was killed when his battalion came under Russian artillery fire in north-eastern Ukraine.

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Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job

Alejandro Arcos is the second politician to be killed in a week in the city of Chilpachingo.

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Rwanda starts vaccine trials against deadly Marburg virus

The health ministry says there are at least 46 cases in the east African country.

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Israeli hostage family's fight 'not over' one year on

On the one-year anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks in Israel, survivor Hadas Kalderon speaks to the BBC.

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Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term with one candidate in jail

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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Israeli kibbutz struggles to heal, one year after 7 October

A year since scores of people were killed here, the collective is splintered - psychologically and physically.

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Watch: Ten-year-old drives stolen car through playground

The child driver in the US city of Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and has been arrested.

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Chad exploits Russian-Western rivalry to its advantage

President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

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How a stale $12 cookie sparked a social media storm

The doughy drama has left foodies and influencers scratching their heads in Australia.

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Ros Atkins on... the first Trump assassination attempt

The BBC's analysis editor examines the security failures that led to the former president being shot at during a rally in July.

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Ros Atkins on... the first Trump assassination attempt

The BBC's analysis editor examines the security failures that led to the former president being shot at during a rally in July.

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Dozens of tigers dead after bird flu hits Vietnam zoos

Officials believe the animals caught the virus from infected chicken meat they were fed at two zoos.

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Large explosion in Beirut as IDF says it conducted 'precise' strike

Video captured by Reuters news agency shows a large explosion in Lebanon's capital.

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'It kills everything' - Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil

More than 62,000 sq km of rainforest has burned in Brazil, this year alone.

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Defector tries returning to North Korea on stolen bus

South Korean police detained the man after he crashed the bus near a heavily guarded border.

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Trudeau survives second parliamentary confidence vote

The prime minister's struggling Liberals are expected to face a series of votes aimed at toppling the government this autumn.

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Is this S Korea's most glamorous granny? Miss Universe judges think so

Choi Soon-hwa only started modelling at 72, but now has her eyes on an international career.

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