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Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash

The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.

Australian man charged with murder after girl found dead in suitcase in Thailand

The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.

Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped

Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still…

Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

Uganda's leading media outlets say they are under 'military siege'

The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.

These women said no to having kids - here's why

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them

Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it

Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds

Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.

What news reports from 1600s tell us about life in Mughal India

Thousands of forgotten news reports are reshaping our understanding of Aurangzeb and the Mughal world.

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal

Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.

Panic attacks and fractures - Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims

The BBC travelled to a Caracas hospital that is treating people from the worst affected areas.

Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power

Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to …