Tracking build-up of US military planes and warships near Venezuela

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

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What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.

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Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

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Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

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Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany

The Shia Muslim group's military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.

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What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

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Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row

Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.

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Watch: Three 'Nestflix' peregrine falcons each take flight for the first time

Three peregrine falcon chicks, stars of the "Nestflix" livestream, have finally taken their first flights above the Melbourne city skyline.

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Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

"We have nothing to hide," Trump wrote on Truth Social, after previously fighting a proposal to make more of the Epstein files public.

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Thirteen injured after demolition derby car hits crowd in Australia

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

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South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

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Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship

New documents show the pair discussing travel arrangements and UK politics in messages from 2018.

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Watch: Bear runs onto airport tarmac, halting flights

An airport in Japan temporarily suspended flights on Wednesday after a bear wandered onto its grounds.

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Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan

The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC.

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South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

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Trump urges Israel's president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu

President Herzog's office says he holds Trump "in the highest regard", but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request.

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How an Afghan child bride became one of Europe's top bodybuilders

Roya Karimi is getting ready to compete in the world bodybuilding championships, 15 years after fleeing Afghanistan.

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Malian TikToker killed by suspected jihadists after pro-army posts

Mariam Cissé, said to be in her 20s, was accused of providing information to the army.

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Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins

A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.

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UK to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.

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What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump

On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

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Watch: What New Yorkers want Mamdani to do as mayor

The 34-year-old will become the city's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in more than a century when he is sworn in on 1 January 2026.

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Man catches fire after power bank overheats at Melbourne airport lounge

Staff helped the man, aged in his 50s, into a shower and he was treated for burns to his leg and fingers.

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

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Watch: Cars pile up on Philippines streets after typhoon

Floods have swept through towns, killing at least 85 people and leaving 75 others missing.

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South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

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Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash

Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.

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What Trump took from Dick Cheney's political playbook

There was no lost love between the two Republicans, but there are parallels in how both expanded presidential power.

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Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods

At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops.

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Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor

The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

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Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter

Authorities say the five mountaineers who died while scaling Cima Vertana are German.

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'We need food, we have no food' - desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane

People in Black River have not seen any aid, telling the BBC that they are fighting to survive.

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Watch: Heidi Klum slithers into Halloween as Medusa

Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.

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Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes amid unrest

Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.

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