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bbcnews 10 months ago

One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.

bbcnews 10 months ago

Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?

DR Congo crisis: What roles are Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda playing?

As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.

bbcnews 10 months ago

Trump ally Musk is remaking government - but will they clash?

DOGE: Inside Trump ally Elon Musk's race to upend US government

The world's richest man has emerged as a dominant force in Trump's second term, gutting an agency and issuing ultimatums to staff.

bbcnews 11 months ago

BBC's AI correspondent explains why DeepSeek has caused shockwaves

DeepSeek: BBC correspondent explains what the Chinese AI bot is

The Chinese-based large language model is disrupting the AI industry and the stock market.

bbcnews 11 months ago

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers: Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

bbcnews 1 year ago

What next for Bitcoin after bursting $100k barrier?

Bitcoin hits $100,000: what next for the booming cryptocurrency?

The rapid increase in price has been attributed to Donald Trump's election victory - can it continue?

bbcnews 1 year ago

Namibia elects first female president in disputed poll

Namibia election: Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah elected first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins with 57% of the vote but her rival said there was electoral malpractice.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Asteroid lights up sky over Russia's far east

The European Space Agency said the asteroid measured 70cm and was spotted about 12 hours in advance.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Self-check-in banned for Italian holiday rentals

Self-check-in banned for Italy holiday rentals

Italian authorities said hosts must check the identities of guests in person

bbcnews 1 year ago

Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says

Elgin Marbles: UK-Greece deal on Parthenon Sculptures 'close'

Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Cambodia jails 13 pregnant Filipino surrogates

13 surrogate mothers convicted of human trafficking in Cambodia

The women were found when police raided a villa near the capital Phnom Penh in September.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Woman admits drink-driving crash that killed bride

Jamie Lee Komoroski: US woman admits drink-driving in crash that killed bride

Samantha Miller was fatally hit while travelling in a golf cart and still wearing her wedding dress.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past

The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages

The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Femicide victim's family awaits killer's sentence, and change in Italy

Giulia Cecchettin: Ex-boyfriend Turetta sentenced to life in jail

Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.

bbcnews 1 year ago

'People want nothing to do with him': How Ireland turned away from Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor: Nikita Hand verdict prompts seismic shift in Ireland support for MMA star

The verdict in Nikita Hand's civil rape case saw already dwindling support for the UFC star fall further.

bbcnews 1 year ago

BBC hears of horror and hunger in Sudan massacre town

Sudan conflict: BBC hears of horror and hunger in massacre town El Geneina

Massacres scar the Sudanese town of el-Geneina, now a near-empty city as the 19-month war grinds on.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel

Two years of negotiations to reduce global plastic production have collapsed amid a split between countries.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match - reports

Guinea football crush kills dozens in Nzérékoré

Prime Minister Oury Bah pays tribute to the victims and announces an inquiry into the "tragic" disaster.

bbcnews 1 year ago

Woman searching for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook

Georgian woman looking for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook

Tamuna Museridze has reunited hundreds of families torn apart by a baby trafficking scandal – now she has found her own birth parents.