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Three die after suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

4 hours 58 min ago
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
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Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

6 hours 8 min ago
Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".
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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say

6 hours 12 min ago
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.
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Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains

7 hours 52 min ago
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say

May 3, 2026 - 22:12
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
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Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

May 3, 2026 - 21:05
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

May 3, 2026 - 19:16
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

May 3, 2026 - 17:41
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

May 3, 2026 - 17:41
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees say withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

May 3, 2026 - 16:56
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

May 3, 2026 - 16:56
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow

May 3, 2026 - 15:57
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
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Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

May 3, 2026 - 14:52
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

May 3, 2026 - 13:30
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
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Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

May 3, 2026 - 10:48
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

May 3, 2026 - 08:40
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

May 3, 2026 - 08:19
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

May 3, 2026 - 08:17
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

May 3, 2026 - 08:05
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
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Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot

May 3, 2026 - 07:13
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
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