Fans elated as BTS play first gig together in nearly four years
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show
Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.
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Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.
Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.
Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.
The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.
US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.
BTS comeback concert: Seoul gets ready to host 260,000 fans
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.
As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes
Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an "outrageous" assault on Syria's sovereignty.
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.
I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?
The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.
Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.