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Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

February 05, 2026

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life

February 04, 2026

Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida.

Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed

Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed

February 04, 2026

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein

Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein

February 05, 2026

She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims

February 04, 2026

Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.

Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial

Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial

February 04, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

February 05, 2026

Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire

February 04, 2026

Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.

German activist jailed in Hungary for attacks at Nazi rally

German activist jailed in Hungary for attacks at Nazi rally

February 04, 2026

Supporters have questioned whether the 25-year-old, who identifies as non-binary, could receive a fair trial in Hungary.

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire

February 04, 2026

The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.

Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police

Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police

February 04, 2026

The teenager allegedly took a knife from his kitchen with the plan to attack the 60-year-old, the prosecutor says.

Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before

Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before

February 04, 2026

Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.

Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down

Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down

February 04, 2026

The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia

'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia

February 04, 2026

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi's son

Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi's son

February 04, 2026

The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by "our unknown gunmen".

Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out

Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out

February 04, 2026

The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.

Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

February 04, 2026

Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

February 04, 2026

Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

February 05, 2026

A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

February 05, 2026

The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled

How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled

February 04, 2026

The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

February 03, 2026

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

February 04, 2026

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

February 04, 2026

Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.

Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

February 03, 2026

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal

Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal

February 03, 2026

Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

February 02, 2026

The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

February 02, 2026

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

February 02, 2026

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

February 02, 2026

The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues

Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues

February 05, 2026

The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.

BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

February 03, 2026

BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

February 04, 2026

A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.

Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?

Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?

February 03, 2026

Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.

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