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Bombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say

October 5, 2026 - 21:59
The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.
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Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police

October 5, 2026 - 21:29
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the teenager's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident on Monday.
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No10 insists UK military base RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers

October 5, 2026 - 21:21
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
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Georgia officials hunt for suspect in shooting that killed two and injured 35

October 5, 2026 - 21:08
A homecoming celebration turned into a scene of deadly violence, as dozens of shots were fired into a crowd.
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Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say

October 5, 2026 - 20:34
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.
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Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost

October 5, 2026 - 20:10
The star reveals why he is "very selective" about releasing music - and shares his future collab hopes.
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Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain

October 5, 2026 - 20:04
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
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Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings

October 5, 2026 - 19:37
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
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Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests

October 5, 2026 - 19:18
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
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Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?

October 5, 2026 - 18:03
his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday
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'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa

October 5, 2026 - 17:22
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
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'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa

October 5, 2026 - 17:22
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
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£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances

October 5, 2026 - 17:08
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.
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Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

October 5, 2026 - 15:15
The president named his national intelligence chief as the taskforce's head as worries over AI grow.
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Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital

October 5, 2026 - 14:28
Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.
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US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford

October 5, 2026 - 13:58
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.
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Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

October 5, 2026 - 13:51
Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.
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Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

October 5, 2026 - 13:51
Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.
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France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests

October 5, 2026 - 13:49
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
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All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast

October 5, 2026 - 13:00
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.
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