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Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests

2026-07-07T22:01:42.233-07:00

Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.

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Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court

2026-07-07T02:01:22.244-07:00

Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad

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Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people

2026-07-07T00:01:36.204-07:00

Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

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From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding

2026-07-05T23:01:50.393-07:00

Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.

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Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

2026-07-04T23:01:47.084-07:00

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

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German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

2026-07-03T23:01:46.660-07:00

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

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What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century?

2026-07-02T23:01:54.215-07:00

Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.

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Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts

2026-07-01T23:02:26.853-07:00

Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

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US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

2026-07-01T04:02:41.879-07:00

The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.

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What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?

2026-07-01T02:01:42.137-07:00

The BBC's Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia, thousands of kilometres from any major conflicts.

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'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors

2026-06-29T23:01:39.999-07:00

With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

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Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery

2026-06-28T22:01:51.266-07:00

Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.

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Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief

2026-06-28T04:01:54.744-07:00

NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

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Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power

2026-06-28T03:01:40.104-07:00

Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to celebrate.

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DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict

2026-06-27T04:02:30.774-07:00

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

2026-06-27T02:01:53.864-07:00

Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.

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Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela

2026-06-26T02:01:39.881-07:00

Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

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Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple

2026-06-26T01:01:30.292-07:00

Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

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Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east

2026-06-26T00:01:58.204-07:00

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

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Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

2026-06-24T22:01:54.491-07:00

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

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Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp

2026-06-23T22:02:33.141-07:00

Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

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WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

2026-06-23T02:01:50.990-07:00

WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.

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Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?

2026-06-23T01:01:29.122-07:00

BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.

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Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

2026-06-21T22:01:49.745-07:00

A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

2026-06-21T06:01:37.517-07:00

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.

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