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Five dead in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that ...

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What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?

It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BB...

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Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria

The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in t...

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Everything you need to know about the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the ...

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UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says

Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain...

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'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan be...

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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra...

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US and Ukraine signal peace plan progress after Geneva talks

Both sides say "intensive work" will take place on outstanding issues following ...

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Daughter of South Africa's ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot

Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, lured...

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S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims...

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Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed...

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Charity offers surplus blankets to warm residents

Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find ...

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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's r...

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Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'

BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain ...

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Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire

Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients ne...

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Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation

Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus ...

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Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world he...

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Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry

The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to ...

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Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia

Brazil's convicted ex-president blames medication for tampering with his monitor...

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Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused par...

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