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Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC

2026-05-24T23:02:16.369-07:00

Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.

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I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found

2026-05-24T01:01:18.429-07:00

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

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French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal

2026-05-23T23:02:21.786-07:00

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

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Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

2026-05-23T02:01:04.330-07:00

Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.

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One dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion

2026-05-23T00:02:00.324-07:00

More than 30 people, including firefighters, were hurt in the incident, which was described as "a complex, fast-developing emergency situation".

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Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained

2026-05-22T23:02:20.548-07:00

The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.

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Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms

2026-05-22T01:01:30.061-07:00

It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

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Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu

2026-05-21T22:01:44.843-07:00

The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss.

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Moment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lake

2026-05-21T01:01:44.782-07:00

Rescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".

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Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro

2026-05-20T23:02:02.867-07:00

BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

2026-05-20T01:01:50.070-07:00

In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

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Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

2026-05-20T00:01:35.802-07:00

Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.

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What really holds China and Russia together

2026-05-19T02:01:42.922-07:00

The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

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Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

2026-05-19T01:01:47.499-07:00

Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

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Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

2026-05-18T22:01:57.058-07:00

Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

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Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man

2026-05-18T01:01:43.824-07:00

The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.

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Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

2026-05-17T22:01:49.641-07:00

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

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The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

2026-05-17T01:01:48.931-07:00

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

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BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City

2026-05-17T00:01:50.710-07:00

Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

2026-05-16T23:01:47.954-07:00

The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

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Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

2026-05-16T01:01:33.702-07:00

Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.

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Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

2026-05-16T00:01:55.884-07:00

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

2026-05-15T01:01:45.711-07:00

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

2026-05-14T01:01:46.864-07:00

A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

2026-05-14T00:01:33.404-07:00

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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