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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prim…

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit

The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.

Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China

The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals.

US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in

Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents

One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.

'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine

Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.

The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding

How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.

Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting

Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy

In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and spoke frankly on his fathe…

What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?

The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten o…

Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second member to depart this year

The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.