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Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

September 13, 2025 - 02:08
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
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Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

September 13, 2025 - 01:48
The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public.
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Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest

September 13, 2025 - 01:42
Former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki is sworn in after a deal with protest leaders.
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Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway

September 13, 2025 - 01:26
The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.
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As Russian army inches closer, Ukrainians must decide to stay or go

September 13, 2025 - 01:00
In Bilozerske, eastern Ukraine, people must make the agonising decision to flee or risk staying.
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As Russian army inches closer, Ukrainians must decide to stay or go?

September 13, 2025 - 01:00
In Bilozerske, eastern Ukraine, people must make the agonising decision to flee or risk staying.
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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

September 12, 2025 - 23:43
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.
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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

September 12, 2025 - 23:43
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.
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US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar

September 12, 2025 - 22:52
The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations.
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US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar

September 12, 2025 - 22:52
The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations.
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Japan sets record of nearly 100,000 people aged over 100

September 12, 2025 - 22:15
The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total.
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From political outsider to a president like no other: Bolsonaro's rise and fall

September 12, 2025 - 21:44
The Brazilian ex-president has been sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, but an amnesty could be on the cards.
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Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel

September 12, 2025 - 21:37
The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can "no longer justify Israel's inclusion" in the event.
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Ukraine strikes key Russian oil terminal in massive drone attack

September 12, 2025 - 21:36
The overnight attack is the largest since May, but follows much larger bombardments from Russia.
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Schools shut in two Dutch towns over youth violence and abuse videos

September 12, 2025 - 21:11
All five secondary schools in Beverwijk and Heemskerk are closed in a bid to restore calm.
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Schools shut in two Dutch towns over youth violence and abuse videos

September 12, 2025 - 21:11
All five secondary schools in Beverwijk and Heemskerk are closed in a bid to restore calm.
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Ukraine launches 221 drones on Russia, Moscow says

September 12, 2025 - 18:13
The overnight attack is the largest since May, but follows much larger bombardments from Russia.
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North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds

September 12, 2025 - 18:00
The report is based on more than 300 interviews with escapees from Kim Jong Un's secretive regime.
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North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds

September 12, 2025 - 18:00
The report is based on more than 300 interviews with escapees from Kim Jong Un's secretive regime.
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North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds

September 12, 2025 - 18:00
The report is based on more than 300 interviews with escapees from Kim Jong Un's secretive regime.
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