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Paraguay ruling party's Santiago Peña wins presidential election
Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's political grip. fr…
Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's political grip. fr…
Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks. from BB…
So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do. …
Australia is already home to some of the hottest and driest wine regions on the planet. from BBC News - Wor…
The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban. from BBC N…
Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store. from BBC Ne…
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee. from…
The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing. …
Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. from B…
The army says it is attacking the capital from all directions to flush out its paramilitary rivals. from BB…
The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - …
When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration. from…
Kim Jong-un's sister says the pact to counter Pyongyang's nuclear threat will lead to a "more se…
There will be one glaring absence among the dignitaries at King Charles' coronation: US President Joe Bid…
A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights of dancing. …
The "aviation stand down" for non-critical aircraft comes after 12 soldiers killed in crashes. fr…
Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves. from BBC …
Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon. fr…
The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence…
The European Space Agency's first para-astronaut experiences weightlessness on a "vomit comet".…
"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one tense court exc…
Jerry Springer's sensationalist, scandalous show may have paved he way for Real Housewives. from BBC Ne…
Miguel Cruz shot dead his friend, Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera, in his office last year. from BB…
Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits. from BBC…
The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it. from BBC News - World …
Dashcam shows the minivan burst into flames after driving with a flat tire that sent sparks flying. from BB…
Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable. from BBC News - Wo…
In emotional testimony, she says she is trying to "get her life back" after the alleged 1996 rape. …
The former "daughter-in-law" of billionaire Lord Michel Ashcroft pleaded guilty to manslaughter. …
Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp. from…
While Israelis take to the streets in record numbers, Arab citizens see their issues as ignored. from BBC N…
Ms Carroll's case is not a "he said, she said" dispute, her lawyer said during opening statemen…
The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations. from BBC …
The 2021 bombing during the evacuation from Afghanistan killed 170 civilians and 13 US troops. from BBC New…
Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader. from BBC New…
Jury selection begins in a case where the ex-president is accused of attacking a woman in the 1990s. from B…
There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of the implication…
Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC. from B…
Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he li…
"I am stunned," Don Lemon writes as he leaves the US cable news network after 17 years. from BBC …
The US announces a new 72-hour ceasefire - but similar moves have previously come to nothing. from BBC News…
At least 12 people - mostly police - have been killed in a blast in the Swat Valley. from BBC News - World …
The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June. from…
Long-range firepower must be urgently upgraded, the country's biggest defence review in decades says. f…
Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague…
A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on. f…
Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show. from B…
Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware. from BBC …
The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win. from BBC News …
Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempted murder. …
At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan. from BBC News -…
Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea. …
The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's ca…
A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". fro…
Samsung was awarded $303 million (roughly Rs. 2,500 crore) jury verdict on Friday after Netlist’s accusation …
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid - the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. from BBC News - …
Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criticism. from …
Lawyers for her parents and sister say the Rust actor "cannot escape responsibility" for her death.…
Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again. from BBC …
Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week. from B…
The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine. from BBC News - World…
A huge blast which shook residents of Belgorod is being blamed by on an accidental air strike. from BBC New…
A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks from BBC News - Worl…
Amid criticism over the Buddhist leader's kissing video, posts on Tibet's disputed history have gone …
South Korean police say the star may have taken his own life after he is found unresponsive in his flat. fr…
With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap. from BBC N…
At least 78 people are killed in the incident during a distribution of charity at a school in Sanaa. from B…
There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital. from BBC New…
It follows a string of recent shootings apparently sparked by someone showing up at the wrong place. from B…
Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it…
Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property. from BB…
At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan. from BBC News -…
Alaskan skywatchers were stunned by a mysterious spiral connected to SpaceX rocket launch. from BBC News - …
The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase. from BBC News - World h…
A prosecutor says there was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting of the black…
Kaylin Gillis is shot when the car she is in pulls into the wrong driveway in rural New York state. from BB…
The government-sponsored event was held in India's Maharashtra state in an open ground. from BBC News -…
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G launched in India on Monday. The smartphone is powered by an in-house Exynos 1330 chips…
Vivo X Fold 2 and Vivo X Flip foldable smartphones' complete specifications may have just been leaked onl…
As it celebrates more than 25 years in India, iPhone-maker Apple on Monday said its first two stores in the c…
The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. fro…
Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC Ne…
Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal. f…
A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor. from BBC News - World h…
Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was thrown at hi…
The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts. from BBC News - World https…
Many have lost their sons, husbands and brothers - and now face a daily struggle to survive. from BBC News …
A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system. …
Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores. fro…
Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore. from BBC Ne…
A weapon that used to be banished to the back of gun shows now sits in millions of American homes. from BBC…
He has been linked to 18 murders, all while on the state payroll; some victims were fellow agents. from BBC…
The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension age. from …
The Irish rock band said Sheehan died in hospital on Friday after a brief illness. from BBC News - World ht…
The US has announced charges against members of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel over fentanyl production. from …
Increased intelligence sharing after the 9/11 attacks may have made leaks more likely. from BBC News - Worl…
The police department says Chauvin's badge will be destroyed and its number removed from their system. …
Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - World https://if…
As China tries to play peacemaker, its military actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals. from BB…
Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory. f…
The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots. from…
How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species. from BBC News - World https:…
Mould and asbestos plague 24 Sussex, turning the official residence into a "national embarrassment"…
The US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he's been exploring his ancestral ti…
The leaked files suggest Washington has been closely monitoring Antonio Guterres. from BBC News - World htt…
British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya. from BBC News - World https:…
Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings. from BBC…
The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami. from BBC…
Rise in wind and solar energy means that use of coal, oil and gas may have peaked for energy production. fr…
Police have arrested a Kalakshetra teacher and dancer Hari Padman after a former student lodged a complaint. …
The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auction…
"Where is French democracy?" cried one protester, as another held a sign reading "president of…
The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file. from…
Ireland is welcoming one of the most Irish US presidents ever - one with a legacy to protect. from BBC News…
The justice department says the "misguided" and "unwarranted" ruling endangers women'…
An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. …
Officials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leaders. from BBC…
The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet. from BBC News - W…
Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly. from BBC New…
Elon Musk's company says the plant will be able to produce 10,000 "Megapack" battery units a ye…
An MEP allegedly took bribes to sway EU lawmakers. His lawyer says prosecutors want to "crack" him.…
Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer …
Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question. from BBC News - Worl…
Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit. from BBC …
Aged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France's political stage after ruining Macron's plans. f…
Ben Ferencz was just 27 when he convicted 22 Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. fro…
How an activist documented Russia's war dead by counting graves - and was forced to flee by sinister thre…
What a driver's licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa to Europe. …
Dozens of priests have been killed in recent years in an area of Mexico plagued with cartel violence. from …
The secretive club is in the news after a report that Justice Clarence Thomas visited the retreat. from BBC…
Reunited in Seoul after a decade apart, Songmi asks her mother why she left her behind in the north. from B…
For decades, young black gymnasts had to make a difficult choice about where to go to university. from BBC …
It comes after two British-Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank. from BBC Ne…
US judge halts approval for commonly used abortion pill mifepristone, but gives government a week to appeal …
Israel's military says it has hit targets linked to Palestinian militant group Hamas. from BBC News - W…
He says the musician's death last September was due to the effects of fentanyl and other drugs. from BB…
What drove the Iordache family to make a desperate bid to reach the US from Canada? from BBC News - World h…
Justin Jones said the vote was "a farce of democracy". Republicans likened his actions to an insurr…
The review says Mr Biden was "severely constrained", but acknowledges evacuations could have begun …
The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension. from BBC Ne…
The foreign ministers from the two bitter Middle Eastern rivals meet for the first time since 2016. from BB…
Police urge two people seen on a train with the wild creature, which has venomous spurs, to hand it in. fro…
The Wolverine star this week revealed he had undergone tests after a recent medical check-up. from BBC News…
The global B Corp business accreditation scheme rewards firms that behave ethically. from BBC News - World …
BBC Newsnight has been mapping the cost - in men and machinery - for Russia's "elite" 331st reg…
A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world nu…
A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque. from BBC N…
Terence Kelly is sentenced to 13 years behind bars for kidnapping 4-year-old Cleo Smith in 2021. from BBC N…
The media tycoon and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith abruptly call off their nuptials. from BBC News - …
Last week, a court acquitted 41 Hindu men accused in the 1987 massacre of 72 Muslims in Malyana village. fr…
Now the indictment against the former US president has been unsealed, here is what you need to know. from B…
The BBC's Nada Tawfik analyses Donald Trump's historic day in court. from BBC News - World https://…
The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May.…
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - Wo…
The most important race you’ve never heard of is happening in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.…
Clearing the remnants of Angola's war is dangerous but many are keen to stop the needless deaths. from …
The musician discusses Daft Punk's demise, the rise of Artificial Intelligence and his new ballet. from…
Cleaner fuels for cooking could improve health and be better for the environment. from BBC News - World htt…
TikTok's most famous dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah is sharing his top tips for the holy month. from BBC …
New York's mayor issued a warning to what he termed "rabble rousers" to control their "mis…
Russian pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed by an explosion after being handed a statuette. from BB…
Four out of the top 10 most downloaded free mobile apps in the US and UK are Chinese-owned. from BBC News…
Thennadan Subaida's children say the movie is a tribute to their mother's extraordinary life. from …
Almost 90% of votes cast favour a ban on the scooters in a city that pioneered them. from BBC News - World …
The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and are set to push up prices. …
The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back". fr…
Witnesses from the tornado that swept Arkansas and Illinois describe what they saw and how they survived. f…
One woman who was at a rock gig in Illinois says she narrowly avoided the roof caving in on her. from BBC N…
Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south. …
Farouk Abdulhak, who fled to Yemen after the death of a student in London, admits his involvement. from BBC…
At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states. from BBC Ne…
The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined. f…