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Thousands of children to leave Russian border city
Around 9,000 children will be sent away from Belgorod after strikes blamed on Ukraine.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:27 pm
Nollywood legend begs for help with kidney transplant
A social media video showing Amaechi Muonagor only able to utter a few words has elicited sympathy.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:20 pm
Entire Gaza population facing acute hunger - US
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it is the first time this has happened and calls for more aid.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:16 pm
Chumbawamba tell NZ politician to stop using hit
The band wants Winston Peters, of the New Zealand First party, not to play Tubthumping at rallies.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:16 pm
Hong Kong passes tough security law
Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 11:40 am
Japan raises rates for first time in 17 years
The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 9:52 am
US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken
The assurance comes as tensions rise between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 9:35 am
Trump unable to get $464m bond in New York fraud case
The former president must either pay the full amount in cash or secure a bond to continue his appeal.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 9:34 am
Messi fans to get refunds for no-show match in HK
The Argentine star has faced fury from Chinese fans since skipping the friendly last February.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 9:15 am
Uganda on alert as IS-linked fighters cross border
ADF militants, blamed for a series of deadly attacks, entered Uganda on Saturday, the army says.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 9:12 am
Singapore opposition leader charged with lying to parliament
If found guilty, Pritam Singh could face fines and possibly lose his seat.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 7:35 am
US reports death of senior Hamas military leader
Details are also released of President Biden's high-stakes call to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 6:43 am
Putin hails Crimea annexation after claiming election win
Russia's president addresses thousands in Moscow after official figures suggest he won 87% of the vote.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 2:56 am
The US just announced an asbestos ban. What took so long?
The move comes decades after dozens of other Western nations took steps to ban the carcinogen.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 1:30 am
'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence
Bodies pile up even in the "safest" areas of Port-au-Prince, a capital city reeling from gang warfare.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 1:14 am
Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud
Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 1:14 am
How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping
Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:09 am
Is TikTok really a danger to the West?
Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.
Published on 19 March 2024 | 12:05 am
Watch: Displaced Gazans describe al-Shifa raid
The Israeli military says it has taken control of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City in what it called an operation to "thwart terrorist activity".
Published on 18 March 2024 | 7:02 pm
Gaza faces famine during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
More than a million people in Gaza are already starving, says the global body responsible for declaring famine.
Published on 18 March 2024 | 5:13 pm
The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks
The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.
Published on 18 March 2024 | 5:11 pm
In pictures: Iceland volcano spews lava and cuts off road
Photographer Jakob Vegerfors captures Saturday's eruption and the steady progress of the lava flow.
Published on 18 March 2024 | 4:07 pm
Climbers rescued from icy Italian mountain
The climbers got stuck 2,300m (7,500ft) up Monte Mondolè on Saturday.
Published on 18 March 2024 | 12:27 pm
High-seas drama over an ocean treasure trove
Greenpeace could be thrown out of the UN body overseeing deep-sea mining for obstructing a research expedition.
Published on 18 March 2024 | 11:17 am
Putin thanks Russia after predictable win
President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win.
Published on 17 March 2024 | 9:12 pm
Why Putin's fifth term as Russian leader was never in doubt
Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin has been keen to make the election appear legitimate.
Published on 17 March 2024 | 6:47 pm
Iceland volcano spews lava in eruption
Footage from the Reykjanes Peninsula shows bright orange lava erupting into the air.
Published on 16 March 2024 | 10:25 pm
Major fire destroys prestigious Egypt film set
Flames spread throughout the Al-Ahram Studio in Giza with three surrounding buildings evacuated.
Published on 16 March 2024 | 4:51 pm
Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire
The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured.
Published on 16 March 2024 | 10:45 am
Watch: Polling booth set alight on Russia voting day
Russian officials say several people have been arrested for vandalism on the first day of voting in the presidential election.
Published on 15 March 2024 | 4:58 pm
Tornadoes and funnel clouds hit US states
A storm system struck Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, where multiple warnings were issued.
Published on 15 March 2024 | 1:43 pm
Iconic Concorde jet taken across Hudson River to museum
The retired aircraft, known for flying across the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours, underwent a restoration.
Published on 14 March 2024 | 9:04 pm
What next as chaos and violence engulf Haiti?
As turmoil grips the Caribbean nation, how countries from the US to Kenya react will be critical.
Published on 14 March 2024 | 8:16 pm