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Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
UN warns Earth's climate being 'pushed beyond its limits' as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.
UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms
The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.
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Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to intensify war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate
Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.
France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.
Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges?
Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements.
Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says
The full scale of the damages to roads and other infrastructure from rain and flooding in the state must still be assessed, Gov Josh Green says.
Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.
Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty
It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.
Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues
Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.
Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.
Iranian missiles injure 180 in towns near Israeli nuclear site
Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences.
'We cannot be in peace', say Guthrie family as they renew appeal over missing mother
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.
'We cannot be in peace': Guthrie family renews appeal for help finding missing mother
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.
Guthrie family renews appeal for help to bring missing mother home
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.
Guthrie family appeals for help to bring missing mother home
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.
'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.
Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.
Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
Sudan army denies carrying out hospital attack that killed 64 during Eid
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
Sudan army denies deadly Eid strike on key hospital in Darfur
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, officials say
The deaths were reported in four south-eastern Ukrainian regions in the past 24 hours.
BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.
Iranian missiles injure 160 in towns near Israeli nuclear site
Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences.
Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections
The capital could shift to the right after 25 years under the Socialists if Rachida Dati defeats Emmanuel Grégoire.