Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

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Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.

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BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

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Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.

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Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

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What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

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ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.

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Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers

No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.

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Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

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Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party.

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Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally

Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.

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Mining giants sign $30bn settlement for 2015 Brazil dam collapse

The dam collapse released toxic waste and mud, which flooded nearby towns, rivers and forests.

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Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection

A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote.

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Menendez brothers should be freed on parole, says top prosecutor

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says

Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law.

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Kurdish militant group behind attack on Turkish aerospace firm

The PKK says it targeted the defence manufacturer because the weapons it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds.

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Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.

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Top LA prosecutor backs resentencing of Menendez brothers

The brothers were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

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Liberation theology icon and champion of the poor Gutiérrez dies

Gustavo Gutiérrez founded liberation theology, both revered and reviled in the Catholic Church.

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US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid

Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.

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McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC.

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Palestinians fleeing Jabalia say bodies are left lying on streets

Displaced residents give harrowing accounts of the situation as an Israeli offensive continues.

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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

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Ghana's parliament suspended after chaotic scenes

A row erupted over which party has the majority after it was declared that four MPs had to vacate their seats.

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India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.

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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

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Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

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UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

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Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world

Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week.

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Moldovans vote in pivotal election and EU referendum

Sunday's vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia.

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Israeli strikes said to have killed dozens in Gaza

Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.

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Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea

Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii.

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How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive

Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.

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Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

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Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting

Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.

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Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.

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Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say

The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine.

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US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support

The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally.

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Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

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Israeli shells kill 10 at north Gaza food distribution centre, Unrwa says

Reports say tank shells hit a crowd in Jabalia refugee camp, as Israel's ground offensive continues.

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Moment Nasa spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life

It is set to arrive in 2030 - and what it finds could change what we know about life in our solar system.

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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

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Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital

There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets.

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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".

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International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say.

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Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

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Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says

The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby.

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Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage

Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.

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Violent protests force Martinique airport to close

Public gatherings are also banned on the French Caribbean island amid unrest that injured 26 officers.

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EU delays introduction of border check system again

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.

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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.

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Biden and Netanyahu speak as Israel mulls Iran response

It is believed to be the first time the two leaders have spoken directly in weeks.

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Hospitals move patients as Israeli tanks encircle Jabalia camp

The Israeli military is carrying out its third ground offensive in the area since the Gaza war began.

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Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium

The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.

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Netanyahu's appeal to Lebanese people falls on deaf ears in Beirut

Beirut residents tell the BBC what they made of the Israeli PM's appeal to take back their country from Hezbollah.

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Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book

The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt.

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Schoolboy shooter testifies at parents' trial in Belgrade

A 14-year-old boy who killed nine children and a security guard gives evidence behind closed doors.

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Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid

The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it.

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‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.

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US debt would increase under Harris and soar under Trump - study

Both candidates would add trillions to the national debt if their proposals were enacted, according to a new analysis.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win

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

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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.

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Watch: Large explosion seen in Beirut

Watch: Large explosion seen in Beirut

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Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies

The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.

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Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel

Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran.

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Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after Cas appeal

Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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How India became a Test cricket powerhouse

More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.

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Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

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Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport

The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions.

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Video shows Iran's missile attack on Israel

A statement on Iranian state TV confirmed "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel.

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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett vows union is "going to win", as Joe Biden backs "meaningful" dockworker pay rise.

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Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv

Police said two attackers were "neutralised" after they opened fire in the Jaffa neighbourhood

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