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Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:31:57 -0500)

Steve Rosenberg: After days of escalation, what will Putin do next?

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg assesses the Russian leader's next move.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:04:39 -0500)

Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Bondi, 59, is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:18:39 -0500)

No 10 indicates Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK

Downing Street refuses to comment on the case but says the government will fulfil its "legal obligations".

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:54:42 -0500)

Biden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous'

US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous".

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:40:31 -0500)

Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer wins right to use name in Australia

An Australian appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that favoured designer Katie Perry.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:03:56 -0500)

'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police

Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:35:23 -0500)

BBC visits mpox clinic as WHO says DR Congo cases 'plateauing'

Lwiro hospital was overrun when the BBC visited two months ago, now nurses say infections are easing.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:08:34 -0500)

Satellite images show Russia giving N Korea oil, breaking sanctions

Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:10:35 -0500)

France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria

President Macron joins calls for information about Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, missing in Algiers.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:52:26 -0500)

Brazil police formally accuse Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot

Former President Bolsonaro says he will mount a legal "fight" against the accusations.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:07:07 -0500)

Dozens reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on northern Gaza

Several crowded buildings in Beit Lahia and Gaza City were hit overnight, medics and local media say.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:42:54 -0500)

Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King's oath

The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown?s history with Canada?s indigenous people.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:50:02 -0500)

Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:35:06 -0500)

More than 40 dead after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Pakistan

Officials fear the death toll will rise after unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle convoy.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:46:25 -0500)

Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe - minister

He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:22:51 -0500)

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax

Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:47:38 -0500)

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:13:18 -0500)

Kenya's president cancels major deals with Adani Group

The Adani Group had agreed to take over the running of Kenya's main airport, prompting an outcry.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:39:36 -0500)

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:41:10 -0500)

Fury at climate talks over ?backsliding? on fossil fuels

Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:06:36 -0500)

Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities'

The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:52:44 -0500)

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:04:33 -0500)

Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo

The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:46:28 -0500)

Milhouse voice actress retires from The Simpsons

Pamela Hayden also voiced Ned Flanders' sons Rod and Todd and school bully Jimbo Jones.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:16:55 -0500)

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:13:18 -0500)

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked

Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:23:41 -0500)

Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House

New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump?s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:07:59 -0500)

Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles

Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:08:17 -0500)

Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy

The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.

(Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:43:28 -0500)

United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

(Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:17:12 -0500)

Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves - and a strong message

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

(Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:54:07 -0500)

Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

(Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:14:48 -0500)

Who is Trump intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard?

The former Democratic congresswoman has emerged as one of Trump's most loyal backers.

(Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:20:03 -0500)

Trump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy

The former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.

(Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:58:54 -0500)

Five takeaways from Trump?s first week as president-elect

He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.

(Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:43:18 -0500)

Lava engulfs Iceland's Blue Lagoon car park

A road to the world-famous Icelandic attraction was also damaged, as a nearby volcano erupted for the seventh time in less than a year.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:11:30 -0500)

Woman gets first double lung transplant done by robot

The surgical feat was performed on a New York medic who says she got her 'life back' because of the procedure.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:47:12 -0500)

Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

A 911 call was received for a man stuck and yelling for help, San Francisco officials said.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:57:16 -0500)

Chinese farmer has near miss with tiger

Surveillance footage captures the moment a Siberian tiger rams into a gate just after it was closed.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:16:18 -0500)

World's tallest and shortest women meet

The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:58:19 -0500)

Beirut: Meet the TikTokers filming destroyed homes

In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:28:30 -0500)

Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch

The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.

(Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:48:48 -0500)

Watch: New Zealand's M?ori protests explained

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.

(Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:10:34 -0500)

Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".

(Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:17:28 -0500)

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

What it means for the global climate effort if another superpower comes to the fore, just as Trump steps back

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:07:36 -0500)

Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:29:57 -0500)

The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days

The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.

(Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:56:29 -0500)

How Kenya's evangelical president has fallen out with churches

The churches central to his election in 2022 are now his fiercest critics.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:16:27 -0500)

Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world?s richest men, both at home and abroad.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:59:15 -0500)

Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump

Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:01:31 -0500)

Gardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'

Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:33:39 -0500)

What is the International Criminal Court and what does it do?

The court has the power to bring prosecutions for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:01:34 -0500)

Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

(Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:24:35 -0500)

UK war tech sent to Russia by Insta model's firm, documents seen by BBC show

(Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:36:05 -0500)