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What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
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What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran

The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.

BBC News12h ago
Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
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Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

BBC News18h ago
ICE wanted to build a detention centre -  this small farming town said no
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ICE wanted to build a detention centre - this small farming town said no

Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

BBC News19h ago
Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York
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Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

BBC News20h ago
AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
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AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

BBC News20h ago
The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens
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The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

BBC News21h ago
US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani
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US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

BBC News22h ago
German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
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German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

BBC News22h ago
Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
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Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

BBC News1d ago
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
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World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

BBC News1d ago
Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
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Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages

Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.

BBC News1d ago
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa
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Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa

Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.

BBC News1d ago
Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth
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Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

BBC News1d ago
After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
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After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

BBC News1d ago
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

BBC News2d ago