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Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling

February 7, 2026 - 18:54
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".
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At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion

February 7, 2026 - 12:23
At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.
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Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse

February 7, 2026 - 11:48
Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.
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Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse

February 7, 2026 - 11:48
Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.
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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

February 7, 2026 - 11:03
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

February 7, 2026 - 11:03
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
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What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother

February 7, 2026 - 10:43
The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.
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Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

February 7, 2026 - 10:36
The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.
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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran

February 7, 2026 - 10:28
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran

February 7, 2026 - 10:28
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
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The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books

February 7, 2026 - 09:42
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
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From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars

February 7, 2026 - 09:00
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
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He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?

February 7, 2026 - 09:00
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
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He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?

February 7, 2026 - 09:00
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
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They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
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They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 7, 2026 - 08:05
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
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Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

February 7, 2026 - 07:48
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.
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