South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

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What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

Its top diplomat has been in Washington for talks but there are limits to what it can achieve.

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Kerala attacks: India police investigate deadly blasts targeting Jehovah's Witnesses

A 12-year-old girl was among three people killed in a series of explosions in Kerala state.

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Luis Rubiales given three-year ban by Fifa

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 42 dead

At least 42 people have died after a fire broke out at an ArcelorMittal-owned mine in Kazakhstan

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UAW strike: Stellantis and union agree pay rise in tentative deal

Stellantis becomes the second US car giant to strike a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union.

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FTX: 'Crypto King' admits people got hurt as he speaks out in trial

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Sharone Lifschitz's mother was freed but her father is still held by Hamas

Sharone Lifschitz is calling on the Israeli government to prioritise the release of hostages held by Hamas.

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Taylor Swift: Artist paints the star on giant Halloween pumpkin

It took Ohio-based Jeanette Paras 10 hours to create the artwork.

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Ugandan anger at plan to name road after slain tourists

Some people are unhappy there is no plan to have a memorial to the Ugandan guide killed in the attack.

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Hurricane Otis: Mexico assesses damage after storm

The seaside resort of Acapulco bore the brunt of the hurricane which made landfall early on Wednesday.

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China: Police rescue 1,000 cats, bust illicit trade of feline meat

The felines would have been passed off as pork or mutton, state-affiliated media report.

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Insufficient evidence of racial slur by SA's Mbonambi

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after a ruling there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.

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Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments

António Guterres condemned Hamas's deadly attacks but said they "did not happen in a vacuum".

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Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape

Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.

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Archaeologists reveal face of Peru's 'Ice Maiden' mummy

Experts have reconstructed the face of the 'Ice Maiden', an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes

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Andrea Giambruno: Meloni's ex-partner dropped as TV host over lewd remarks

The Italian PM separated with Andrea Giambruno after sexually explicit remarks were leaked.

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Freed hostage says she was held in 'spider's web' of Gaza tunnels

Speaking after being released by Hamas, Yocheved Lifschitz said she "went through hell" while in captivity.

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Several missing after ships collide in North Sea - officials

The British Verity has reportedly sank after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

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S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister

India had cited security threats to its diplomats while stopping visa services amid a row with Canada.

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Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found murdered

Samantha Woll's body was found in a city park not far from her home with stab wounds.

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Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate

Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

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Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians

Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.

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Ukraine war: Why Kyiv's Dnipro east bank gain could be significant

Ukrainian troops believe their advance across the Dnipro River could help them launch a larger offensive.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni splits from partner after off-air lewd TV remarks

Giorgia Meloni says the relationship is over after a TV show airs her partner's off-air comments.

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Mozambique burns 45,000 hens as bird flu spreads from South Africa

The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.

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Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol

At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Mother of hostage: 'What is it that Hamas wants?'

BBC Correspondent Nomia Iqbal spoke with Rachel Goldberg, whose son is among the missing Israelis.

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Britney Spears: Everytime video revisited by fans following abortion news

The music video for Everytime is being interpreted in new ways by some after news Spears had an abortion.

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India Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.

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Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Hong Kong: 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials.

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Khan Younis: A Gaza city on its knees, now with a million mouths to feed

A desperate and destitute tide of humanity has washed into Khan Younis. And there is no help.

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Ecuador chooses president during wave of violence

Ecuadoreans are casting their votes in the presidential run-off overshadowed by a violent crime wave.

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Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel: 'Our second country is bleeding'

Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel relocate for a second time following Hamas's surprise attack.

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Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.

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BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in.

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The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum

The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

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New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

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Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs

The deal comes after junta leader Capt Traore asked President Putin to help set up a nuclear plant.

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Kibbutz massacre survivor describes attack by Hamas gunmen

Neta Portal describes the horror of a Hamas attack after being shot in the legs six times.

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Missing peace activist Vivian Silver - son awaits news, good or bad

My mother would say the atrocities are the result of not striving for peace, he tells Jeremy Bowen.

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Drone footage shows aftermath of Israeli airstrikes

More than 1,100 people have been killed by strikes on the Gaza Strip so far.

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Afghanistan: Thousands dead and homes flattened in earthquakes

Images from western Afghanistan where two earthquakes days apart have caused massive damage.

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Israel-Gaza: French Jewish politicians put under police protection

France's interior minister says more than 100 antisemitic acts have been recorded since Saturday.

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Gaza hospitals risk turning into morgues, Red Cross says

There is no mains power and fuel for generators could run out in hours, the aid group says.

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Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes

At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket.

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Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls

The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

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Lebanon: Israel shells militant targets across border

Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.

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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

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I lost 11 members of my family - earthquake victim

Entire villages were levelled after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan.

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Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Israeli soldier and militants killed in confrontation on Lebanon frontier

An Israeli soldier was killed on Monday in a clash with Palestinian gunmen who crossed from Lebanon.

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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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Hamas Israel attacks: The international victims of the assault on Israel

A number of those identified as dead or missing since Hamas launched attacks on Israel are from overseas.

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Gaza: 'I wish I could be a normal child living with no war'

Children in Gaza have been expressing their longing for an end to the air strikes.

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Hamas hostages: 'My wife and children have been taken to Gaza'

Relatives desperately try to find information on loved ones thought to be taken hostage by Hamas.

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'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon

Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors

Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

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Mbankolo landslides kill 23 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants.

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Destroyed cars line road near Israel festival in chilling video

The remains of cars can be seen after militants attacked people attending an outdoor party.

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Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4 near Emunim.

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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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Huwara: Violence flares in flashpoint West Bank town

A Palestinian is killed, and an Israeli car with a baby is shot at by a suspected Palestinian gunman.

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South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion

A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

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Mauritius' Supreme Court decriminalises same-sex relations

The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".

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Building collapse in Havana's old town kills three

The Cuban capital is known for its historic buildings but many are so dilapidated they pose a danger.

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Egypt's early presidential election campaign off to eventful start

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state

Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

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Paris bedbugs: BBC correspondent goes on the hunt as infestations soar

Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield searched for the insect in the French capital as infestations soar.

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Taylor Swift/ Travis Kelce romance reaches White House

Pentagon spokesman says he can "neither confirm or deny" reports about the most-talked about NFL fling.

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Lady Gaga wins case to keep $500,000 dognapping reward

A judge says the star does not need to pay $500,000 to a woman after her dogs were stolen in 2021.

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'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians

More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.

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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

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Florida boy, 11, shoots teenagers after row at American football practice

Two 13-year-olds are stable after the attack at an American football session in Florida.

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DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

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Jamaica: Children in hospital after eating cannabis sweets

Jamaica's education minister says some of the 60 students suffered hallucinations.

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Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".

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Bangkok: Gunshots reported in luxury mall

Videos on social media show crowds of shoppers evacuating the Siam Paragon mall the city's centre.

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Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

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Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.

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Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time

Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public.

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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state.

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Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara

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Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe.

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Nigeria increases wages as indefinite national strike looms

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

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Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.

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CCTV shows moment of Turkey blast

An explosion outside Turkey's interior ministry in Ankara, was a "terrorist attack", a minister said.

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Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.

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