Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

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'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raid

A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.

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Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years

The testing is necessary to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, according to Trump.

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'No Trump! No China!': Caught in the middle, South Korea hosts rival superpowers

South Korea's President Lee is in for a diplomatic dance as he hosts the leaders of US and China.

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At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs

Fierce clashes erupted in the Brazilian city, with the Red Command gang dropping bombs with drones.

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ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts

The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.

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First deadly mine explosion in Australia since 2015 kills man and woman

Another woman was being treated in hospital for hearing damage and shock

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Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris

Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m).

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US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

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Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'

US President Donald Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'

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Watch: Moment nuclear plant towers collapse during demolition

Two nuclear cooling towers in the town of Gundremmingen, Germany, collapse into large swirls of thick, white dust during demolition.

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Japanese tourist falls to death at Pantheon in Italy

Local media reports the 69-year-old had been sitting on a wall when he lost his balance.

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Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market

A "coalition of the willing" meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

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Y2K Kids Were the Last to Really Rage With No One Watching

The angst of nu metal is being discovered by Gen Z, but with digital eyes always looming, the ephemeral catharsis of collectively going mad is a thing of the past.

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How Trump's comments on East Wing demolition evolved

The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House.

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Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament's vote on West Bank annexation

Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was "stupid", while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan.

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'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza.

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Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge

Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities.

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Israel's 'yellow line' in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre

Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.

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US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance

The two countries will boost investments to expand mining and processing of critical minerals, amid dependency on China.

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'We have failed' says minister as France reels from Louvre heist

A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - vanish for good.

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Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled - and serious questions for Louvre security

The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield.

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Websites Including Amazon, Coinbase and Roblox Report Outages After AWS Disruption

The cause of the disruptions

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Mystery lingers weeks after missing schoolgirl found dead in pop star D4vd's Tesla

Questions around the up-and-coming TikTok star's connection to a teenage girl's death have eclipsed his career's rise.

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Is this island the new Bali? Some think so - but not everyone's impressed

For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.

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Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel

The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel.

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Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French culture minister says

No injures have been reported and an investigation is underway into the incident, according to Rachida Dati.

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Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London

Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting.

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China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

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Family of missing British girl give ultimatum to key person of interest

Authorities believe three-year-old was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970.

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Watch: Police fire teargas at protesters in Peru

Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways.

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Meta Removes Facebook Group That Shared Information on ICE Agents

The Facebook page was taken down for “violating our policies against coordinated harm,” according to Meta.

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ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

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China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours.

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'Your appointment's rescheduled': Shutdown cancels US citizenship ceremonies

When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment.

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US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

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Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award

Oslo calls the decision "regrettable", stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.

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Watch: Emotional moment mum video calls hostage son ahead of reunion

Einav Zangauker, the mother of a hostage freed from Hamas captivity and brought to Israel, spoke with him via video call for the first time in two years.

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Factory Towns Revive as Defense Tech Makers Arrive

Drawn by local talent, cheap labor and state cash incentives, start-ups building the weapons of the future are revitalizing manufacturing in once-vibrant industrial towns.

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Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?

After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.

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Watch: Tennessee town comes together to confront tragedy

Authorities have confirmed that 16 people were killed when an explosives plant in rural Tennessee exploded on Friday morning.

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'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City

Chaotic scenes have become routine in a federal immigration court in Manhattan.

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How ‘TBPN’ Became Silicon Valley’s Newest Obsession

Silicon Valley is obsessed with “TBPN,” a streaming show on which no career move is too trivial to document.

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says.

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Duck family rescued from busy Australian motorway

Watch: Duck family rescued from busy Australian motorway

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Peru's president removed from office amid soaring crime

The ousting of President Dina Boluarte follows a string of scandals and growing outrage over crime in Peru.

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Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians

The White House calls the allegation "baseless" as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats.

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Riding the Wild Wave of Crypto Coverage

David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter who has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2022, has come to embrace learning on the fly.

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Watch: Two people rescued after plane crashes in Everglades

The small plane crashed 20 miles west of the Miami Executive Airport with an instructor and student on board.

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ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says

The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.

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Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

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'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

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Why Diamonds Are Computer Chips’ New Best Friend

Data centers squander vast amounts of electricity, most of it as heat. The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say.

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Yet another French PM resigns, spelling yet more trouble for Macron

The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

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Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other Gaza flotilla activists

The activists were detained when Israeli forces intercepted boats trying to breach its naval blockade of Gaza to deliver aid.

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Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

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Can Cory Doctorow’s Book ‘Enshittification’ Change the Tech Debate?

Cory Doctorow’s new book looks to offer comfort, and solutions, to the inescapable feeling that digital platforms have gotten worse.

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Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine

Ukraine's neighbour Poland and Nato scrambled fighter jets to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.

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Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister

Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.

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Watch: Pets around the world blessed for Feast of Saint Francis

Dogs, cats and even a rooster were blessed in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions

There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented.

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Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.

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We Finally Have Free Anti-Robocall Tools That Work

A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it.

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Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.

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A new China tech visa has caught India's attention - now locals aren't happy

China's aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers.

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Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.

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