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BBC News - World

Haiti: Inside the capital city taken hostage by brutal gangs

Orla Guerin reports from Port-au-Prince, where Haitians live in fear of killings, kidnappings and rape.

(Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:00:16 -0500)

Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms

The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel.

(Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:26:38 -0500)

Brussels attacks: Trial begins over 2016 attacks that killed 32

As 10 men finally go to trial over the 2016 Brussels attacks, the BBC speaks to victims' families.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:07:36 -0500)

Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general

The move would mark a concession to protesters but it has not been confirmed by other authorities.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:57:54 -0500)

Trump's call for 'termination' of constitution condemned

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:56:44 -0500)

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission

The astronauts carried out a successful mission to build the Tiangong space station, China says.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:59:28 -0500)

Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet

Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the darkest hours of his life.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:33:03 -0500)

Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands

Cyril Ramaphosa, under pressure following a critical report, says the ANC will decide his next move.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:36:19 -0500)

Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida

Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:26:45 -0500)

EasyJet flight safely diverts to Prague after bomb threat

A plane from Krakow to Bristol landed safely and no dangerous object was found, officials say.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:28:45 -0500)

EU must act over distortions from US climate plan - von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:39:11 -0500)

South African worshippers swept away in Jukskei river flash flood

South African rescue teams search for the missing who had been taking part in a church ceremony.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:34:02 -0500)

Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Nearly 2,000 people are told to leave the area of Mount Semeru, as "hot avalanches" of lava pour from it.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:26:02 -0500)

China protests: Why is it struggling to vaccinate the elderly?

China has not vaccinated enough old people, making it difficult to abandon its zero-Covid policy.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:20:31 -0500)

Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: How I survived hijacking and captivity

Nigeria's reopening of a high-speed rail link brings back traumatic memories for hostage survivors.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:09:23 -0500)

Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs won't destroy American dreams of Indians?

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:42:01 -0500)

Ukraine war: Two generations share bed after Russian strikes

Sofia lives in cramped conditions with her boyfriend and his mother after strikes destroyed their home.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:29:11 -0500)

US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign

Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

(Sat, 03 Dec 2022 22:33:57 -0500)

Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud

How Taiwanese phone fraud fighters are able to warn the world about the latest scams.

(Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:07:05 -0500)

377A repeal: Singapore turns page on dark LGBT history

The repeal of a gay sex ban ends a period where authorities actively targeted homosexual men.

(Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:08:14 -0500)

West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel's use of lethal force

Four Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli troops during confrontations on one day this week.

(Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:58:14 -0500)

Red Sea soul: Revolutionary cries for recognition in Sudan

The musician who invented a stringed instrument to strum the soundtrack of Sudan's recent revolution.

(Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:15:34 -0500)

Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits

The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic.

(Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:46:32 -0500)

El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown

More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.

(Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:18:17 -0500)

Ukraine war: Can we expect peace talks to begin?

Joe Biden says he is willing to sit down with Vladimir Putin, but when might peace talks take place?

(Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:34:09 -0500)

Chennai: Transfer of 1,000 India crocodiles raises thorny question

The reptiles are being moved from a breeding centre to a far-away zoo, making conservationists uncomfortable.

(Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:30:35 -0500)

Ros Atkins on... China's crackdown on Covid protests

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at how authorities have clamped down on protests against Covid measures.

(Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:33:47 -0500)

Out on a spacewalk with Nasa astronauts at the ISS

The astronauts installed new solar panels to give the International Space Station more power.

(Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:51:42 -0500)

Senegal's parliament brawls after MP hits woman colleague

An MP from the ruling party was hit by a colleague from the opposition during a budget presentation.

(Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:25:03 -0500)

The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.

(Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:05:30 -0500)

Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

Thousands of people have been displaced after recent heavy rains in parts of the country.

(Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:48:53 -0500)

Coca-Cola Christmas truck in flames in Romania

The famous red vehicle caught fire while driving down a busy road in the capital Bucharest.

(Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:44:11 -0500)

Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month.

(Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:17:49 -0500)