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Anger and grief in south Lebanon city almost deserted after Israeli strikes
The streets of Tyre are almost completely empty as people flee southern Lebanon for safer areas in the north.
Published: 2024-10-05 16:58:57
US warships and planes strike Houthi targets in Yemen
Large explosions were heard in some of Yemen's largest cities, including the capital Sanaa.
Published: 2024-10-04 22:04:29
Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election
Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.
Published: 2024-10-04 23:58:14
Dolly Parton announces $1m donation to Hurricane Helene recovery
The singer says she was "heartbroken" by the destruction wrought in the US by the powerful storm.
Published: 2024-10-05 11:35:48
Israeli kibbutz struggles to heal, one year after 7 October
A year since scores of people were killed here, the collective is splintered - psychologically and physically.
Published: 2024-10-04 23:15:21
The racist AI deepfake that fooled and divided a community
Almost a year after a fake clip of a high school principal went viral, the impact on an American town lingers.
Published: 2024-10-04 23:29:13
Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities
The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.
Published: 2024-10-05 09:19:27
Setback for black student punished over dreadlocks
Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks.
Published: 2024-10-05 17:12:29
Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies
The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.
Published: 2024-10-05 08:00:46
Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia
Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Published: 2024-10-05 09:27:34
Children among 70 killed in Haiti gang 'massacre'
Members of one of the country's armed groups, the Gran Grif gang, raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.
Published: 2024-10-04 16:51:48
Political row erupts over Hurricane Helene disaster relief
A month from the election, misinformation is spreading as Republicans try to tie spending on the storm with immigration.
Published: 2024-10-05 01:38:18
Chad exploits Russian-Western rivalry to its advantage
President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.
Published: 2024-10-04 23:57:01
Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom
It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967.
Published: 2024-10-04 19:03:37
Watch: Ten-year-old drives stolen car through playground
The child driver in the US city of Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and has been arrested.
Published: 2024-10-04 18:54:40
Judge rules public can view video evidence in French mass rape trial
A previous ruling is reversed in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.
Published: 2024-10-04 17:03:30
Fake 'Kamala Harris ad' used AI voice and UK department store advert
BBC Verify analysed a false post claiming to show a pro-abortion campaign ad that has widely circulated on social media.
Published: 2024-10-04 00:22:32
Melania Trump is latest Republican First Lady to back abortion
Her apparent support of abortion access puts her at odds with her husband, who has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v Wade.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:09:20
'It didn't have to happen': Wife of man killed at Trump rally struggles with loss
Corey Comperatore was killed in the Trump rally assassination attempt. His wife is furious at the security failures that led to his death.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:01:31
India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'
The government has opposed petitions in the country's top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape.
Published: 2024-10-04 06:32:38
Treasure hunter finally finds Golden Owl after decades
An owl statuette which was buried 31 years ago as part of a treasure hunt has reportedly been found in France.
Published: 2024-10-03 11:11:22
Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.
Published: 2024-10-04 01:52:43
US dockworkers suspend ports strike until January
The walkout threatened to plunge the holiday shopping season into turmoil and become an issue in next month's presidential election.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:01:51
TikTok influencer 'Mr Prada' arrested for second degree murder
He is accused of killing a 69-year-old Louisiana therapist, whose body was found by police on Sunday.
Published: 2024-10-03 16:49:40
Biden says US discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
The price of crude oil shot up by 5% immediately after Mr Biden’s comments.
Published: 2024-10-03 20:22:25
Months on, Trump shooting witness still stunned by security lapse
Greg Smith went viral with his account of the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. He speaks again to the BBC.
Published: 2024-10-04 23:08:43
Watch: Ten-year-old drives stolen car through playground
The child driver in the US city of Minneapolis nearly hit playing children and has been arrested.
Published: 2024-10-04 18:54:40
Train track left hanging in the air after Bosnia landslides
At least 19 people have died after flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Published: 2024-10-04 21:24:48
BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border
They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported.
Published: 2024-10-04 11:23:06
Ros Atkins on... unanswered questions as Trump returns to where he was shot
The BBC's analysis editor examines the security failures that led to the former president being shot at during a rally in July.
Published: 2024-10-04 10:37:53
Watch: Elephants escape floodwaters in Thailand
The elephants were evacuated from flash flooding at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Published: 2024-10-04 06:33:17
What might happen next with conflict in the Middle East? 10 experts share their analysis
A group of experts on whether the map of the region is being redrawn, what comes next, and what can help avert all-out war
Published: 2024-10-04 12:51:55
'I felt my heart was going to stop': At the scene of an IDF strike in Beirut
An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base.
Published: 2024-10-04 21:04:34
How a stale $12 cookie sparked a social media storm
The doughy drama has left foodies and influencers scratching their heads in Australia.
Published: 2024-10-04 06:31:04
Legendary film track voted best noughties Bollywood song
Stars from the world of Bollywood have been reacting to BBC Asian Network's top 50 noughties songs.
Published: 2024-10-04 14:50:46
Nibi the 'diva' beaver allowed to stay at wildlife rescue centre
Newhouse Wildlife Rescue said Nibi - raised in captivity - was not ready to live in the wild.
Published: 2024-10-04 13:19:23