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‘Most massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18
Russian forces launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 18 people, in what the city's mayor has described as the "most massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital.
People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
A convicted people smuggler, once described as "the godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire and believed to be seeking asylum while working illegally, a BBC investigation can reveal.
Peru cracks down on illegal gold mining in Amazon reserve with military show of force
The skies above a rich corner of the Peruvian Amazon filled with smoke and debris this week as all branches of the country's military attacked illegal gold mining camps deep in the jungle.
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
At the Moscow offices of newspaper Novaya Gazeta, the corridors are silent. There is an overwhelming sense of emptiness. “There is no newspaper anymore,” former chief editor Dmitry Muratov tells me in an exclusive interview, published on the BBC News YouTube channel. Mr Muratov co-founded Novaya Gazeta more than 30 yea...
Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
The woman suspected of carrying out a parcel bombing in Monaco which injured a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and his family has been found dead, Ukraine's security service (SBU) has said.
More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in six months, UNICEF says
The war in Sudan has claimed or wounded at least 330 children in the first six months of this year. UNICEF reported this sobering figure on Monday. Hostilities between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show no signs of abating. The conflict began in April 2023. Drone strikes have eme...
Prince Harry begins his UK visit with court verdict
The Duke of Sussex will begin a week of engagements having returned to the UK, starting with an event in London for the Invictus Games, his charity for injured military veterans. On Tuesday, he will also find out the result of a court case that the prince and others brought against Associated Newspapers, the publisher...
Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.
Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, has launched legal action accusing its arch-rival Eli Lilly of false advertising in suggesting its weight-loss drugs perform better.
Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
The U.S. Treasury Department is no longer planning to put anti-slavery crusader Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told Spectrum News.
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
UK rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing at a nightclub in Australia in 2024.
Three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in India
Three Nigerians have been arrested in India over their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate. Myjoyonline learnt on Wednesday from a report by The New Indian Express that the three Nigerians allegedly entered the country on medical and tourist visas before engaging in the illicit drug trade. According to...