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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

April 15, 2026 - 08:13
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
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Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

April 15, 2026 - 08:13
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

April 15, 2026 - 06:40
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

April 15, 2026 - 06:40
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

April 15, 2026 - 06:22
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

April 15, 2026 - 05:42
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993

April 15, 2026 - 05:42
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
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Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018

April 15, 2026 - 05:30
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

April 15, 2026 - 04:47
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

April 15, 2026 - 04:47
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins

April 15, 2026 - 02:44
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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Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness

April 15, 2026 - 01:22
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

April 15, 2026 - 00:20
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

April 15, 2026 - 00:04
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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JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

April 15, 2026 - 00:04
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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French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

April 14, 2026 - 23:43
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
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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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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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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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