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'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity

1 hour 7 sec ago
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.
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India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices

3 hours 37 min ago
India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.
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Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600

3 hours 42 min ago
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region.
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Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

4 hours 50 min ago
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
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Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151

4 hours 55 min ago
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.
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Putin and Trump's envoy set for key Ukraine talks in Moscow

5 hours 33 min ago
Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.
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Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow

5 hours 34 min ago
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.
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US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says

7 hours 35 min ago
The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.
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Watch: Melania Trump reveals White House Christmas decorations

8 hours 7 sec ago
This year's theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is" and features Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, and 3D-printed ornaments.
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Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case

12 hours 34 min ago
Joaquín Guzmán López's guilty plea comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him.
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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

12 hours 56 min ago
A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.
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South African radio DJ among five charged over Russia recruitment plot

14 hours 32 min ago
The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.
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Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?

14 hours 45 min ago
BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
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Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor

15 hours 37 min ago
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump's former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
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Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru

15 hours 40 min ago
Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.
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Australia's social media ban explained... in 60 seconds

15 hours 52 min ago
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - but will it actually work? Here's everything you need to know.
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Australia's social media ban explained... in 60 seconds

15 hours 52 min ago
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - but will it actually work? Here's everything you need to know.
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Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

17 hours 14 min ago
Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".
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Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence

18 hours 19 sec ago
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
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Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor

18 hours 14 min ago
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump's former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
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