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BBC News - World

Breonna Taylor: Police officer charged but not over death

Brett Hankison is accused of endangering neighbours, but two other officers are not charged.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:23:16 -0400)

Alexei Navalny: Russian activist discharged from Berlin hospital

The Putin-critic later described his slow recovery in Germany from poisoning with a nerve agent.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:48:55 -0400)

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Her career spanned eight decades and she charmed audiences in France and beyond.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:52:20 -0400)

Europe migration: EU plans mandatory pact to 'rebuild trust'

Member states will have to make "flexible contributions", but the plan has already drawn criticism.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:42:17 -0400)

Belarus: Lukashenko inaugurated in unannounced ceremony

The embattled president of Belarus is quietly sworn in for a sixth term despite weeks of protests.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:53:29 -0400)

US election 2020: Trump attacks McCain widow after Biden endorsement

The president said he was "never a fan" of the late Republican senator, who died of cancer in 2018.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:41:40 -0400)

Coronavirus: Health chief hails Africa's fight against Covid-19

Africa has had fewer cases than Europe, Asia or the Americas, with numbers continuing to decline.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:20:14 -0400)

Ischgl: Austria sued over Tyrol ski resort's Covid-19 outbreak

The outbreak at the Ischgl resort in Tyrol has been linked to cases in 45 different countries.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:11:18 -0400)

Uncle Ben's rice changes name to more 'equitable' brand

Products will be labelled Ben's Original and will no longer show the bow-tied black man on packaging.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:02:28 -0400)

Julian Assange: Mother of Wikileaks founder's children dreaded making relationship public

Stella Moris gave birth to the couple's two sons while he was in hiding in the Ecuadorean embassy.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:36:02 -0400)

Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 25 in Lokoja

A primary school pupil and students are among 25 people killed when the tanker's brakes failed.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:24:32 -0400)

Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call

Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:14:51 -0400)

Is the world entering a new Cold War?

The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:33:46 -0400)

The ?Trump train?: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'

Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:48:13 -0400)

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:37:07 -0400)

How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse

From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:12:55 -0400)

Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore

The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:44:00 -0400)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at US Supreme Court steps

Mourners are coming to pay their respects to the late justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday.

(Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:06:50 -0400)

Siberia climate change: Behind the scenes reporting from Yakutia

A glimpse behind the scenes of the challenges in reporting from the remote Yakutia region of Siberia.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:01:08 -0400)

Covid: US funeral directors reflect on 200,000 death toll

Three funeral directors reflect on the human toll of the pandemic, as the US hits a milestone.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:08:47 -0400)

Supreme Court: What Republicans said in 2016 vs 2020

Republicans are pushing to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg before November's election.

(Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:13:19 -0400)

Brazil's Amazon: Fireman 'saving what's not burnt'

Carlos Rodrigues is among the firefighters trying to save patches of Brazil's rainforest from burning.

(Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:01:08 -0400)