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Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness

9 hours 29 min ago
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell

10 hours 32 min ago
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits " mistakes" and says he will resign.
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JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

10 hours 48 min ago
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
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US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

April 14, 2026 - 23:18
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
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Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says

April 14, 2026 - 23:01
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
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Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit

April 14, 2026 - 20:44
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
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French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

April 14, 2026 - 20:37
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse told French media he is worried for his mother's frail health as she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
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Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

April 14, 2026 - 19:38
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.
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Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin

April 14, 2026 - 19:21
The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
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Police officers among seven arrested over deadly Haiti stampede

April 14, 2026 - 18:49
An investigation is under way into what led to the deaths of 25 people at Laferrière Citadel on Saturday.
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Watch: What are Harry and Meghan doing in Australia?

April 14, 2026 - 18:41
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.
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What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018?

April 14, 2026 - 18:41
BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.
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South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

April 14, 2026 - 16:00
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
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Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

April 14, 2026 - 14:02
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
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Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

April 14, 2026 - 14:02
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
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Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

April 14, 2026 - 12:16
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
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Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour

April 14, 2026 - 09:14
It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.
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‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

April 14, 2026 - 08:40
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

April 14, 2026 - 08:35
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?

April 14, 2026 - 08:31
The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
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