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- 'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
- Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
- Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.
- Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as 'a shining light'.
- Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
- Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
- Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.
- Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
- Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
- Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
- Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.
- Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
- Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
- Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal
An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum.
- Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
- Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on an attack planned for Tuesday as 'serious negotiations are now taking place'.
- Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
- Trump administration unveils $1.8bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
- Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.
- Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the 'narrative' that she was guilty now 'crumbles'.
- Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices
Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.
- Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had 'stolen a charity.'
- Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
- What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
- The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.
- 'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
- Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' [but does it want to?]
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
- What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
- Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
- From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.