Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4uxOp...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4v1Wo...
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Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river
The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4v8EACP
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Monday, May 25, 2026
Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4v8gd8i
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Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say. f...
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc...
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At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vcpgoV
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level. ...
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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment. from BBC Ne...
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Friday, May 22, 2026
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996....
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Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now
The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nMMXl...
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Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times. ...
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole
It's believed the manhole cover on the city's Fifth Avenue was dislodged by a truck minutes before incident. from BBC News https:...
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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light". from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters. from BBC New...
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Monday, May 18, 2026
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. from BBC News...
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC. from BBC News https...
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then. from BBC News https:/...
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Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok
Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ntd14o
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Friday, May 15, 2026
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event". from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3P...
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with X...
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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power c...
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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Pfn0Oj
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike
Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim. from BBC Ne...
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dAPcnZ
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Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3PyciCw
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán. from BBC N...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026
Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February. from BBC News https...
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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. from BBC News h...
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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3R0PADx
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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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Friday, May 8, 2026
Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4...
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028. from BBC News h...
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship. from BBC News h...
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China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began. from BBC News htt...
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wb...
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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi. from BB...
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49sc32z
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health. from B...
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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire. from BBC Ne...
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eYksyh
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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4n4QrPi
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Friday, May 1, 2026
Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least...
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Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4245Gi3
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war
The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began. from BBC News ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OUb18D
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Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes
Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman suspect was neighbour
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV. from BBC ...
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BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash
At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi. from BBC News https://bbc....
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What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Monday, April 27, 2026
Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia. from BBC News ht...
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Sunday, April 26, 2026
BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. f...
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Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d66WY1
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. f...
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Friday, April 24, 2026
Watch: Powerful tornado barrels through northern Oklahoma
The weather phenomenon struck parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National W...
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried. from BBC New...
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BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48L2...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms
The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4w...
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'
The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mFcP1P
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US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted. from BBC...
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening". from BBC News https://bbc.in/3QP3p...
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
The Mexican president says there were never tensions over Spanish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York
The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Qwzp0m
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41HWAax
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Friday, April 17, 2026
'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4tjRqxC
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BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington...
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict. from BBC News ht...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4csD9...
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4mtZqt5
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Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cbZUkc...
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Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ti...
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4vybD4n
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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say. f...
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations. from BBC News https://bbc...
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'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4t1mQZl
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Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates. from BBC News https:...
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Friday, April 10, 2026
German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic
German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability. from BBC News https://bbc....
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal. from BBC News https://bbc....
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Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days
The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ebD...
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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4srKdu2 ...
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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4...
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?
The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface? fr...
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick...
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Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme
The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct". from BB...
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Monday, April 6, 2026
Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?
The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/41Naubd
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Sunday, April 5, 2026
German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached. from BBC News...
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'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4...
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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said. from BBC News h...
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism. from B...
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Friday, April 3, 2026
Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish
Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge census
The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4m...
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