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Trump says he thinks Gaza hostages will be freed 'very soon' - BBC

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

1 days ago

Technology

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election - BBC

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

2 days ago

World

Fiji's HIV cases surge due to bluetoothing, chemsex and needle-sharing - BBC

The small South Pacific nation is facing one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.

2 days ago

Technology

Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi? - BBC

The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, is set to be Japan's first female prime minister.

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Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days' - BBC

Hamas will disarm "the easy way or the hard way", Israel's PM says after the group gave its response to a peace plan.

2 days ago

Hope and fear for hostage families after Hamas response to Gaza peace plan - BBC

Families describe a "fragile situation", with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.

2 days ago

Hundreds of extra officers to 'reassure' Manchester's communities - BBC

Other forces are boosting Greater Manchester Police numbers following Thursday's synagogue attack.

2 days ago

Technology

Czech Republic: Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins parliamentary election - BBC

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

2 days ago

World

Harrods sets aside more than £60m for Mohamed Al Fayed abuse victims - BBC

The Met Police says 146 people have come forward to report a crime in their investigation into the decease ex-owner of the luxury department store.

2 days ago

Technology

At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says - BBC

Preliminary reports indicate that train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike, he says.

2 days ago

Four killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela - BBC

Donald Trump says the boat was carrying enough drugs to kill thousands of people.

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Taylor Swift: The Diary of a Showgirl is a triumphant pop victory lap - BBC

Taylor Swift's 12th album is a breathtakingly fun pop record, capturing the joy of falling in love.

4 days ago

World

Donations pour in for family of gunman in Michigan church attack - BBC

Thomas Sander was killed by police in the arson and shooting attack on the church during a Sunday service. Four people died and eight were injured.

4 days ago

Business

Musk becomes first person ever to see wealth top $500bn - BBC

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

5 days ago

Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat - BBC

The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire.

5 days ago

Technology

Hollywood celebrities outraged over new 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood - BBC

The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.

6 days ago

World

Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves - BBC

The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.

6 days ago

Politics

Madagascar's president dissolves government amid 'Gen Z' protests - BBC

The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

Sep 30, 2025

World

Afghanistan hit by internet blackout as Taliban cuts fibre optic cables - BBC

Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

Sep 29, 2025