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Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:10 pm
Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:48 pm
EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:49 pm
Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas
No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:29 pm
'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:25 pm
France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:55 pm
US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:55 pm
Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers' bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:31 pm
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa
The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:20 pm
Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:59 am
Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting
Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:03 am
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:54 am
Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:34 am
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:17 am
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:43 am
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:30 am
Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:47 am
Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer
Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:54 am
Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:10 pm
At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:59 pm
Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:48 pm
During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:05 pm
Panic on crowded Ukraine train - passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike
The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:59 pm
Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Is the US preparing to strike Iran again?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU's Kallas
The EU foreign policy chief's remarks come days after Nato's secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:45 pm
Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:16 pm
A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?
Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:23 am
The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric
Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:17 am
Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:22 pm
'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:32 pm
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:05 am
New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 9:34 pm
NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting
The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 10:29 pm
