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India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

April 12, 2026 - 09:16
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
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Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

April 12, 2026 - 08:25
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
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The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

April 12, 2026 - 08:14
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
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We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

April 12, 2026 - 08:13
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
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Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans

April 12, 2026 - 08:06
The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.
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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

April 12, 2026 - 06:23
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

April 12, 2026 - 06:23
The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
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Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell

April 12, 2026 - 06:11
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
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Irish cabinet meeting to be held to discuss ongoing fuel protests

April 12, 2026 - 05:12
Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel as the protests and blockades continued for a fifth day.
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Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls

April 12, 2026 - 03:55
The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls

April 12, 2026 - 03:55
The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

April 12, 2026 - 03:08
Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.
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Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

April 12, 2026 - 03:08
Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.
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Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

April 12, 2026 - 00:45
The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.
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Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

April 12, 2026 - 00:45
The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.
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Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital

April 12, 2026 - 00:38
The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
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Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

April 11, 2026 - 23:41
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.
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Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

April 11, 2026 - 23:41
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.
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Irish police push back fuel protesters at oil refinery

April 11, 2026 - 23:07
Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.
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Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

April 11, 2026 - 19:10
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.
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