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'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

May 30, 2026 - 11:56
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

May 30, 2026 - 11:09
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

May 30, 2026 - 11:09
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops

May 30, 2026 - 10:34
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
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Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

May 30, 2026 - 09:51
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
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Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

May 30, 2026 - 09:51
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

May 30, 2026 - 08:08
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

May 30, 2026 - 08:04
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

May 30, 2026 - 07:13
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
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'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides

May 30, 2026 - 06:40
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

May 30, 2026 - 04:32
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

May 30, 2026 - 03:41
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

May 30, 2026 - 03:41
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
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First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued

May 30, 2026 - 03:21
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe

May 30, 2026 - 02:45
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block

May 30, 2026 - 02:27
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

May 30, 2026 - 00:23
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online

May 29, 2026 - 23:35
Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including the UK.
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

May 29, 2026 - 22:55
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

May 29, 2026 - 22:55
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
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