Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.

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Notable deaths 2025

Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

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Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

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The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Using A.I. Smartly With Kevin Roose

If you’ve ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how best to use them, this episode is for you.

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Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

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Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025

Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.

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Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100

An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda.

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Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly

Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.

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Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes

"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

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Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

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Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

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Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

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Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?

A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.

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How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.

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US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

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Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

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Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads

Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.

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Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world

From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.

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Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.

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Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas

The Mexican Navy plane was transporting a child to the US on behalf of a charity which cares for burns victims.

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Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad

The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.

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She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It.

The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.

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'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years

The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.

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Russian general killed in explosion in Moscow, officials say

Fanil Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department, Russia's Investigative Committee said.

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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.

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When Something Goes Wrong With Your Flight, These People Take Charge

Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.

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Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space

"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.

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Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

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U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard

Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.

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Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures - What's in the latest Epstein files?

The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender's properties, audio files and redacted documents.

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Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?

A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.

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What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

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US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown shooting

The suspect in the university shooting and the murder of an MIT professor entered the US via the scheme.

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Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..

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Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program

Mr. Musk has ambitions to remake education, but his latest effort to open an elementary school in Texas appears to have faltered.

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French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.

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Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns

Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.

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Trump's chief of staff disputes Vanity Fair story in which she criticises Vance and Musk

In the interview, Wiles describes Donald Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" and JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade.

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BBC outside Rabbi Schlanger's funeral as mourners pay tribute

His death was described as an "unspeakable loss" in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.

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How Bondi's Hanukkah festival turned from joy to horror within minutes

Videos and eyewitness accounts reveal how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

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'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting to be released, officials say

Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.

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'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions

"It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

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'This felt inevitable': Australian Jews say growing antisemitism made attack predictable

Many are asking why more wasn't done to prevent the shootings after a spate of antisemitism-related offences.

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How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute

Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

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He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia

As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

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Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University

The gunman is at large after opening fire in a building where exams were taking place at the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India

Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star.

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Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port

Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

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A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging.

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Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens

Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.

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Japanese chess player calls out association's pregnancy bias

A prominent shogi player says current rules force players to choose between their children and careers.

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String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'

In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.

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'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's

Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.

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Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.

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All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped

A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.

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New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says

The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began

Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.

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Moment officers wrangle 600lb alligator from Florida road

At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

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'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC

The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

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'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

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Why One Man Is Fighting for Our Right to Control Our Garage Door Openers

If companies can modify internet-connected products and charge subscriptions after people have already purchased them, what does it mean to own anything anymore?

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Watch: Newly released video shows Jeffrey Epstein's private island home

Democrats released a new tranche of materials obtained through a subpoena to the US Virgin Islands, where the residence is located.

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Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

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Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air

More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.

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Watch: Melania Trump reveals White House Christmas decorations

This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.

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More than 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage

The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist's clinic.

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Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip

We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

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