Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup

Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.

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British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

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WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism

The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

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Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy

A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

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Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

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Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech

Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

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Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues

A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.

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World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

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Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions

Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.

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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.

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Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children

Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

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The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

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US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.

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Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport

A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.

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Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

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Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

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Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".

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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

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Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

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Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?

Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.

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How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

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Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots

A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria

The incident took place in the country's northwest ​Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.

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Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told

Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.

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Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza

Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.

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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

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Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours

BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.

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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

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Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

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Man in Chucky-style mask terrorises Philadelphia residents

"It was just weird, like some twisted game."

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Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

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Russia and Ukraine trade more deadly strikes

Moscow says nine people have been killed in the past 24 hours, while Kyiv reports four deaths.

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.

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BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire

Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

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Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal

Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.

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Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages

A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.

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Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit

Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

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Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight

Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

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World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures

Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

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Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

The Trump administration recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits.

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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections

Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.

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How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.

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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

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Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies

Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?

The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.

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Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.

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DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.

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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

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Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.

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Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

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Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.

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What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers

Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.

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