Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah

It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.

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Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests

Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

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Shocking Dream About Jesus' Return Sparks Jennie Allen's Quest For Revival

Speaker and author Jennie Allen has had a front-row seat to revival — and her powerful role in helping spread the Gospel to new generations all started with a dream.

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Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally leader can run again.

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Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations

It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations.

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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.

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Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall

The US's former envoy to Kabul said that Ms Hall is now in the care of Qatari officials and would "soon be heading home".

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Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands

An acute lack of equipment, patchy communications and wrecked roads are hampering the search for survivors.

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'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect".

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40,000 Revival Prayer Groups Spring Up as Taiwan's Christians Face Beijing's Belligerence

China's saber-rattling against Taiwan has been escalating for months. While the war drums grow louder by day, Taiwan's Christians are taking to their knees by night. "We ask churches around the world to pray for this most dangerous place in the world today..."

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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'

The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.

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N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'

Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia.

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Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.

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Grandparents released in probe into toddler's death in France

In an update, police also say they found evidence of blunt trauma on the remains of the toddler.

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Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

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Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show.

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US removes bounties on key Taliban leaders

The move comes days after US officials met with the Taliban government to secure the release of an American tourist.

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UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia.

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Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".

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Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told.

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Russia accused of 'hollow' peace talks as fresh strike injures dozens

Russian missiles hit the city of Sumy as negotiators met the US delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks.

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India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.

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Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.

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Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital.

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Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like.

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.

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Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful.

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Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?

Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war?

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'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.

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Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border

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Ukraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' words

Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week.

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Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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Ukraine and Russia to hold parallel talks next week

Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin "must stop making unnecessary demands" to achieve a peace deal.

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Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

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'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

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3 Surprising Things About Russia That You Probably Didn't Know

Russia is so much more than just what we see and hear in the media. As an American who has visited this vast and varied nation numerous times and met many faithful Christians there, I want to share three surprising things about Russia that you might not hear in the news.

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Trump hails 'very good' phone call with Zelensky

The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track" after an hour-long conversation.

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BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done.

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Witnesses reveal shocking details into the disappearance of a young South African girl.

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No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen

President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand.

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King hosts Carney at Buckingham Palace

Canada's new PM meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace, before talks with UK PM Starmer.

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Lyse Doucet: Symbols and substance in Canadian leader's first foreign visits

Mark Carney will be hoping to achieve solid support during his first overseas trip as prime minister.

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Fifty-three killed in US strikes on Yemen, Houthis say

The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday.

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'My sister died' - Nightclub survivors and relatives speak of grief

Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief.

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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

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Gene Hackman's will excludes children and leaves $80m fortune for late wife

The legendary actor's three children are not named in his will, but they may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws.

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Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information.

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Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

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From 'Hell Street' to Healing: A Ministry's Fight for Colombia's Forgotten

Homelessness is a growing global crisis, with an estimated 1 billion people living in inadequate housing and over 100 million without any shelter at all. In Colombia, the challenges are compounded by drug addiction, poverty, and a steady flow of migrants fleeing economic collapse and political instability in neighboring Venezuela. Yet, amid the despair, one ministry is offering hope and transformation through its "City of Refuge."

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'Terrifying and exhausting' - passengers describe escape from burning plane

Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire.

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

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Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis.

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Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia

Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.

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Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?

Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".

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BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

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Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter

The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.

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Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway

Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert.

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EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

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BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea.

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Why is the Philippines' ex-strongman heading for The Hague?

Rodrigo Duterte is in custody after the ICC issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity.

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'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon

Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.

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What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

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Franklin Graham Shares Gospel with 437,000 Ethiopians in Spot Infamous for Communist Rallies

Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the powerful message of the gospel to more than 400,000 people over the weekend in a massive public square that was once infamous for its Communist rallies. 

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Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban

Sunday's decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu's supporters in the capital Bucharest.

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Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine

The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine.

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Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled.

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Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.

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'I Was Shocked': Fallen Marine's Family Doesn't Mince Words About Biden Admin's Response, Praises Trump

Christy Shamblin, whose daughter-in-law Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee was one of the 13 American service members killed in an ISIS-K terror attack during the chaotic August 2021 U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, said the Trump administration’s recent detainment of an alleged terrorist responsible is “bittersweet.”

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Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'

Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.

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What is hantavirus, disease which killed Gene Hackman's wife?

Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the deadly disease.

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'We're gutted' - Make-A-Wish trip cancelled after Eurostar bomb disruption

Toni Mannion was looking forward to making "special memories" with her terminally ill daughter.

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Ros Atkins on... the week after the Oval Office row

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine.

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Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister

The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government.

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Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt."

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Analysing Russian strike on Ukrainian hotel

BBC Verify's Nick Eardley takes a look at verified footage and images from the a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian hotel.

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What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams.

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US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages

Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages.

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Don't complain about use of New Zealand's Māori name, MPs told

It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament.

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Zelensky says White House clash was 'regrettable'

The Ukrainian leader says his team is ready to negotiate after a diplomatic breakdown last week.

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India's fighter jet battle: US v Russia in the skies

India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force. But is a cutting-edge US fighter jet the answer?

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What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?

Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.

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'Are you aware of truce reports?' - BBC's Laura Kuenssberg asks Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the BBC he is "aware of everything" after European summit in London.

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Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff.

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'They don't belong in the Med': Future of homeless orcas still uncertain

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone reported dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance, according to US media.

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Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?

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