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White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to bu...
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg
South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.
Four ways this US government shutdown could end
At some point, public pressure and political pain will see one side yield to bring this latest US government shutdown to...
Dame Jane Goodall remembered as a 'true hero for the planet'
Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama are among those paying tribute to the leading conservationist.
Dozens feared dead in Indonesia school collapse, officials say
There are reportedly "no signs of life" under the wreckage, where 59 people are still missing.
Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.
Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan
The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered "terrorists and supporters o...
Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says
Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.
'None of us have ever asked for special treatment' - US female veterans respond...
The defence secretary said he wanted a return to the "male standard" for combat roles. Women say the standards were neve...
A new China tech visa has caught India's attention - now locals aren't happy
China's aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers.
Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout
A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.
Germany arrests suspected Hamas members over alleged attack plot
The three men are accused of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Germany, federal prosecutors says.
Chunk of NYC building collapses in possible explosion
No one was injured and no apartments were damaged, although some residents were evacuated.
French troops board oil tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet'
President Emmanuel Macron said the crew had committed "serious offences" but did not directly link the vessel to Russia.
Danish PM calls for strong answer from EU leaders to Russia's hybrid attacks
Copenhagen is on alert as EU leaders discuss boosting their defences in response to disruption from drones and Russian w...
Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat
The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire.
Brown bear heavyweight Chunk wins Fat Bear Week despite injury
The bear was praised for his resilience and adaptability after beginning the contest with a broken jaw.
Relief and new baby for asylum family of child suffocated in English Channel cro...
The Alhashemi family have spent the past 15 years moving around Europe in a state of legal limbo.
'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lac...
The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.
Billionaire populist eyes power in Czech vote but may need help from extremes
Andrej Babis has been taking notes from the US Maga movement but he may need to partner with ultra-nationalists.
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump's Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its...
The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold tog...
Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'
Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.
Jobs, travel, national parks - what impact will US shutdown have?
Washington's political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hol...
Gaza doctors are starving while fighting to save lives, evacuated medic tells BB...
Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, who worked in hospitals in Gaza for two years, says Israeli strikes have made conditions "ind...
For Netanyahu, avoiding a peace deal may now be worse than agreeing one
Trump is asking the Israeli PM to risk his government but dangling the prospect of a historic legacy, writes Lucy Willia...
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples...
Watch: Jane Goodall tells BBC how she became interested in animals
The animal rights activist has died aged 91, after a pioneering career studying chimps.
Jimmy Kimmel on the moment he found out he was going off air
His brief suspension came after his comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
'It's safe now': See students pulled from rubble of collapsed Indonesian school
Dramatic rescue footage shows the boys in Indonesia pulled to safety after their school collapsed.