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Prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing

October 8, 2025 - 14:12
Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.
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US special envoy and Trump's son-in-law to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt

October 8, 2025 - 13:38
The arrival of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner comes as a second day of talks ended without tangible results, a Palestinian official tells the BBC.
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Scientist's off-grid hike interrupted by news of Nobel Prize win

October 8, 2025 - 13:31
Dr Fred Ramsdell was "living his best life" offline when the Nobel committee tried to contact him.
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At least 24 killed as paraglider drops bombs at Myanmar Buddhist festival

October 8, 2025 - 13:12
Locals told the BBC the destruction from the motorised paraglider made it hard to identify victims.
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Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

October 8, 2025 - 13:04
The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.
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'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

October 8, 2025 - 12:48
Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.
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Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for country singer

October 8, 2025 - 12:07
The message comes a week after the 79-year-old musician postponed gigs due to health issues.
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'I sleep with a gas mask on' - Life next to Portland protest angering Trump

October 8, 2025 - 11:51
As Trump threatens military action, residents in Portland tell the BBC about life amid the protests.
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Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world

October 8, 2025 - 11:17
From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon, also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moons, was captured in photos.
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The deadly dose: Inside India's cough syrup obsession

October 8, 2025 - 10:12
India’s booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.
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Ecuador arrests five for alleged presidential assassination attempt

October 8, 2025 - 09:31
A large group of people threw rocks at Daniel Noboa's car, which bears "signs of bullet damage", an official says.
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Watch: 'Eeyore, you good boy' - Florida dog leads deputy to missing 86-year-old

October 8, 2025 - 08:35
Bodycam footage shows the officer responding to a call from a man concerned about his wife's whereabouts after she went for a walk.
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White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown

October 8, 2025 - 07:08
With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".
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White House suggests some federal workers may not get back pay after shutdown

October 8, 2025 - 07:08
With the shutdown about to enter its second week, Trump says some furloughed workers "don't deserve to be taken care of".
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Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate

October 8, 2025 - 05:41
One passenger was trapped under the aircraft and had to be rescued with the help of passing drivers who lifted the wreckage.
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Five takeaways from Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate hearing

October 8, 2025 - 05:01
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack.
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Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue

October 8, 2025 - 03:46
"The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
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Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard

October 8, 2025 - 03:28
Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.
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German mayor critically injured in stabbing attack, police say

October 8, 2025 - 03:18
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says "we fear for the life" of Iris Stalzer, a newly-elected mayor in the western town of Herdecke.
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What we know about the hostages still in Gaza

October 8, 2025 - 01:52
Two years after the 7 October attacks, dozens of hostages remain in Hamas captivity. BBC Verify has been examining what we know about them.
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