South Africa's top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yeVCbNu...
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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in Gaza
The deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza. from BB...
Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack
Officials have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman attacked a church and set it on fire. from BBC News...
Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet
Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality". from B...
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this ye...
US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention
Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators. from BBC News...
Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar
The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
The US navy killed 17 in deadly strikes. Now Venezuela is giving civilians guns
Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the hall empty. from B...
Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed - and searching for response
In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark's critical infrastructure has become vulnerable. from BBC ...
Over 1,000 children fall ill from free school lunches in Indonesia
The government's multi-billion-dollar "nutritious meals programme" has been plagued by food poisoning. from BBC News https:/...
From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France
Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield. from BBC News http...
Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan
Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h...
Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car
Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly from BBC News https://ift.tt/7jyUIch via IFTTT
France formally recognises Palestinian state
Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JkW2M...
ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity
The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0IzEq...
Copenhagen airport shut after drone sightings, police say
Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST). from BBC News https://ift.tt/VcPX3yY ...
South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC
Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eq7KHVx via IFTTT
California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks
Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number. from BBC New...
Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state
Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist...
'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice
Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director. from BBC News https://i...
White House outlines TikTok deal that would give US control of algorithm
The White House said a deal could be signed "in the coming days", but Beijing is yet to comment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qq...
British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release
Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5i0Aulg...
How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia
Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OISwBh9 via IFTTT...
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H...
Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind. from BBC News htt...
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close. ...
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks. from BBC News http...
Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai
Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation. from BBC News h...
Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d26a8SF via IF...
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege
The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/57ZzBp6 ...
Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia
Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zPkhtVB v...
'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip. ...
Watch: Soda truck falls into sinkhole in Mexico City
Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor. from BBC News https...
Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. from BBC News https...
Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC
Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zbatHhX via IFT...
Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?
BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. from BBC News https...
US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump
Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy from BBC Ne...
'My wife died giving birth after Trump cut funding to our clinic'
The BBC hears devastating accounts of Afghan mothers and babies dying after US-backed clinics shut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JRWTPX5 ...
Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight
Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d...
Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says
He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case. from BBC News https:...
'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist from BBC News https://ift.tt/RWlfYjZ ...
Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship
Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdcqsO6 via IFTTT
Trump 'ready' to sanction Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil
The US president has repeatedly threatened tougher measures against Moscow, but has so far failed to take action. from BBC News https://if...
New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion
France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZBL1oI9 vi...
Kashmir's young are preserving history - one post at a time
Young Kashmiris are using social media to preserve language, heritage and identity through storytelling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1th...
Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?
The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public. from BBC News https...
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. from BBC News https:...
UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sdi83ET v...
South African rapist in bid to block Netflix documentary about his life
Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GkCa7r...
Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes
Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p3rTDAi via...
Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics
Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence. from BBC N...
Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli attack in Doha, but confirms six deaths
Meanwhile, the White House says the Israeli strike "does not advance Israel or America's goals". from BBC News https://ift.t...
Trump faces major headache with incidents in Qatar and Poland
Israel's strikes in Doha and the Russian drone incursion could present major affronts to his authority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c...
Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar
The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c...
Russian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says
The attack targeted the eastern village of Yarova, officials say, a few kilometres from the front line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBqiH...
First photos of site where NZ bushman hid children released
Police also found a stash of firearms and ammunition at the campsite surrounded by dense vegetation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrpdGwB ...
Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency
Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NnlkQ...
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts
The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jnRUo...
France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister
François Bayrou is out, and President Emmanuel Macron now faces the same problem four prime ministers have failed to solve. from BBC News ...
Argentine rights activist Rosa Roisinblit dies aged 106
A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla arrives in Tunisia
The boats, carrying 350 pro-Palestinian activists and stocked with medical and food supplies, are en route to Gaza. from BBC News https://...
Teen gamer who 'performed miracles' becomes first millennial saint
Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles. from BBC News ht...
Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world
s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon". from BBC New...
Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally. from...
Snapped cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, first report says
The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary report into the crash which killed 16 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8...
Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash
Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SCfPAz2 via IFT...
Three ways Epstein scandal could go for Trump
This week the victims of Epstein's crimes came forward to demand more information, piling pressure on the White House. from BBC News h...
How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia
Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/StjyoUu via IFTTT
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre can stay open, appeals court rules
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis welcomes the ruling and declares the Everglades site "open for business". from BBC News https://if...
'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment
The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8a7REXx via IFTTT
Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal
It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals. from BBC News...
Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela
The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zCQvrqd via...
Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office
In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue
The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uqOQmlT via IFTTT...
US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say
The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York. from BBC News https:...
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate". from BBC News https:...
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