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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The band warned on Saturday that consuming the purées many be potentially "life-threatening".
Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York
The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
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Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".
Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to 'fight' war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting
The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.
Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded
Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
A literary revolution is sweeping South Korea - and being led by women
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Tehran is blaming a US blockade for its actions, saying it breaches the ceasefire the two reached.
Building of Trump's White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says
Construction is expected to continue at the White House until the next hearing which is due to take place in June.
Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row
The Mexican president says there were never tension over Spainish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
HiPP recalls jarred baby food in Austria over contamination fears
Police are investigating whether jars sold in Spar shops were criminally interfered with.
Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The country's interior minister says the attacker has been killed after a shoot-out with police.
At least five killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The country's interior minister says the attacker has been killed after a shoot-out with police.
At least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv
The country's interior minister says the shooter has been killed after a shoot-out with police.
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blamed the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denied "any connection" to the incident.
Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government
The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say
A man is arrested following a collision in which police say a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians.