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Russia bombards Ukraine as US says progress made in talks with Kyiv

President Zelensky says an attack on a rail hub near Kyiv was "meaningless from a military point of view".

At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.

US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship

Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says

Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

US panel votes to end recommending hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns

Trump, who called the decision "very good", has directed the health department to look into making more changes to childhood vaccinations.

US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case

A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it.

Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming

The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.

US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X

The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

Putin says Russia ready to supply 'uninterrupted' fuel to India

Deals have been signed in civil nuclear energy and critical minerals during the Russian PM's stay in India.

Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn

The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

Olympian and other Eritreans freed after 18 years without trial, relatives tell the BBC

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

Woman wanted by Interpol over trafficking of tiger parts arrested in India

Yangchen Lachungpa is accused of building trafficking corridors leading out of the country.

Trump hails 'historic' peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.

India travel chaos worsens as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights

IndiGo, India's largest carrier, has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February.

Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims

There is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say.

Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family

Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.

From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work

As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart

Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?

Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service

The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.

Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong Kong

Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities.

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?

The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi

BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind

Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.

Watch: Flames and thick smoke engulf plane in Brazil after fire breaks out

Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.

'I don't want to be part of this war machine': Young Germans protest against military service plans

Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Moment officers wrangle 600lb alligator from Florida road

At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

Teen influencers on Australia's world-first social media ban

Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

Watch: Newly released video shows Jeffrey Epstein's private island home

Democrats released a new tranche of materials obtained through a subpoena to the US Virgin Islands, where the residence is located.

Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party

Republican Matt Van Epps won, but his margin of victory was less than half of what it was just over a year ago for President Trump in the same district.

Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise

The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.