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Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials. Nigeria insurgency: Nearly 400 sentenced for links to Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province Copyright current_year …

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Frontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations

The Democratic congressman, a leading candidate in the race, has strongly denied the accusations saying he will fight with "facts". Calls grow for Swalwell to quit California governor race after sexual assault …

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Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read …

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Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates. Djibouti elections: Ismail Omar Guelleh wins with 97.8% of the vote Copyright current_year …

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'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office. Japanese PM Takaichi meets British rock band Deep Purple Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC …

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Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle

The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki. Statue of baseball player Ichiro Suzuki broken as it is unveiled in Seattle Copyright …

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Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans. Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts home safely after journey around Moon Artemis II …

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Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans. Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts home safely after journey around Moon Copyright current_year …

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Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely. Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. …

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Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely. Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. …

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Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?

Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy". Who is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM fighting to cling to power after …

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Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation. Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront Melania …

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Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation. Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront Melania …

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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for Argentina's glaciers Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. …

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An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour

A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice. Samay Raina's Still Alive: A moving second act of the 'cancelled' Indian comic Copyright current_year BBC. All …

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This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst

For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies being discovered on the shores of Gilgo Beach. This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial …

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JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it backfire?

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future. JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it …

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Artemis II mission was a triumph - now comes the hard part

The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing. Nasa's Artemis II mission was a triumph - but when will astronauts land on the Moon? Copyright …

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Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory

As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest. Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory Copyright …

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Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep mistrust Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC …

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