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BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes

18 min 35 sec ago
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.
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Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war

19 min 44 sec ago
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
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Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests

2 hours 27 min ago
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
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Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea

2 hours 30 min ago
Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

2 hours 37 min ago
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
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Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change

2 hours 39 min ago
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

5 hours 41 min ago
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?

6 hours 20 min ago
The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?
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Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

April 13, 2026 - 22:07
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
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Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades

April 13, 2026 - 21:53
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

April 13, 2026 - 20:30
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say.
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Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

April 13, 2026 - 19:23
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

April 13, 2026 - 18:46
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say.
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Crowds gather ahead of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle's funeral

April 13, 2026 - 18:34
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
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Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

April 13, 2026 - 17:32
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
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Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

April 13, 2026 - 17:28
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
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Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

April 13, 2026 - 17:28
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
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Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

April 13, 2026 - 17:14
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.
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Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections

April 13, 2026 - 17:10
One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
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As Carney eyes Liberal majority government, there are risks for him and Poilievre

April 13, 2026 - 17:10
By-elections on Monday could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power but can his "big tent" party be too big?
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