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Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico
Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.
Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty
Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.
Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letter
The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.
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Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
The 15-year-old Indian that cricket can no longer ignore
At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.
Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Oscars ceremony moving to new home outside Hollywood
The centrally located Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will host the 101st Academy Awards ceremony when it begins streaming on YouTube in 2029.
Oscars moving to a new home outside Hollywood
The centrally located Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will host the 101st Academy Awards ceremony when it begins streaming on YouTube in 2029.
Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.
US prosecutors argue Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay their lawyers.
Spanish woman to die by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.
Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'
In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.
Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his English-only message distracted from victims of crash
Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.
Judge told Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees
A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan government funds to pay their lawyers.
Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
Rescuers attempt to save stranded humpback whale off German coast
The marine mammal, which is stuck on a sandbank, was first spotted in Lübeck Bay on Monday.
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his poor French skills distracted from victims of crash
Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.
Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.
French court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rape
Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.
Olympic women's sport limited to biological females
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.
Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.
European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal
The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.
Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which killed more than 150 people were killed.
Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.