South Africa's top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel

The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.

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Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in Gaza

The deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza.

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Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack

Officials have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman attacked a church and set it on fire.

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Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

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US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

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Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar

The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

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The US navy killed 17 in deadly strikes. Now Venezuela is giving civilians guns

Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela.

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Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech

Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the hall empty.

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Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed - and searching for response

In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark's critical infrastructure has become vulnerable.

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From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

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Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

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Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car

Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

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France formally recognises Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

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Copenhagen airport shut after drone sightings, police say

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

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California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks

Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

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Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state

Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

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'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.

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British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release

Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison.

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How a man's affair with his mother-in-law became a viral film in Indonesia

Norma, a movie based on a viral true story from TikTok, has become a nationwide obsession.

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Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence

The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.

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US deportees sue Ghana over 'illegal' detention

Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.

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Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison

Christian Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to the McCann case.

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Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai

Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood were taken into custody following a co-ordinated operation.

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Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

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Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

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'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

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Watch: Soda truck falls into sinkhole in Mexico City

Initial reports suggested the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drainage system, according to Iztapalapa's mayor.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

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US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

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Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.

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Kirk suspect 'not co-operating' with authorities, governor says

He adds that "much more evidence and information" will become available once charges are filed in the case.

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'We knew the family:' Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Authorities have accused Washington, Utah local Tyler Robinson of killing the conservative activist

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Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

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New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion

France, Denmark and Germany will send jets to Poland after Russian drones flew into its airspace.

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Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public.

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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

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Killing of Trump ally lays bare America's bloody and broken politics

Charlie Kirk's killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.

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Bowen: Diplomacy in ruins after Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar

The Doha attack signals that Benjamin Netanyahu will press forward hard on all fronts, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Russian air strike kills 24 in pension queue, Ukraine says

The attack targeted the eastern village of Yarova, officials say, a few kilometres from the front line.

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First photos of site where NZ bushman hid children released

Police also found a stash of firearms and ammunition at the campsite surrounded by dense vegetation.

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Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow billions in foreign aid cuts

The administration is seeking an emergency order as it tries to claw back funds allocated by Congress.

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France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister

François Bayrou is out, and President Emmanuel Macron now faces the same problem four prime ministers have failed to solve.

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Argentine rights activist Rosa Roisinblit dies aged 106

A leading member of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, she helped convict men who abducted hundreds of babies.

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Teen gamer who 'performed miracles' becomes first millennial saint

Before his death at 15, Carlo Acutis was known for his love of technology and had created a website to document miracles.

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Timelapse shows Blood Moon rising around the world

s the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".

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Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid

US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.

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Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash

Four employees of a non-profit organisation and a transport worker are among those who died.

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Three ways Epstein scandal could go for Trump

This week the victims of Epstein's crimes came forward to demand more information, piling pressure on the White House.

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How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

Protests over corruption and inequality have spiralled into violence, arson and deaths.

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'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre can stay open, appeals court rules

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis welcomes the ruling and declares the Everglades site "open for business".

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'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment

The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.

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Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal

It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals.

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Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela

The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.

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Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts

People could face up to five years in prison for breaking the new measure once signed into law.

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What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and potential successor?

Kim Ju Ae's visit to China with her father is likely to further fuel speculation she may succeed him.

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Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.

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Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.

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US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.

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Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee

The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".

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