'Devastating message' as ANC records worst-ever result in South Africa election
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the verdict must be respected, while the party's secretary-general calls the outcome "catastrophic".
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Egypt train crash: At least seven killed and dozens injured
Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures 112 others
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Rosstat hack: data obtained suggests over 390,000 Russian deaths in Ukraine war
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three weeks".
After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina
On Sunday, tens of thousands packed the main square in Florida, Uruguay, to watch Pope Leo speak.
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Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt
At least seven people died when two trains collided, causing several carriages to derail and fall down an embankment.
Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday.
Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali
Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets.
Eisenkot delays government swearing-in until Knesset speaker is replaced
New Zealand’s two major parties are flatlining as dispirited voters seek transformational change
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Knesset has been deadlocked since the election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority Israel’s president has chosen Gadi Eisenkot, the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government, after a deadlocked election…
Ukrainian Forces Hit 4 Russian Drone Posts in 24 Hours
Berlin says no more Patriots for now. Kyiv wants Russia’s missiles stopped before they leave the factory
Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests
It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year.
Remembrance Sunday services held across West to honour fallen
How African philosophies inspired a new approach to staging film festivals in Manchester
See My World, an event highlighting the pan-African thought via film, poetry and dance, builds on momentum sparked by local activists and creatives African philosophies including exploring how lessons from the past can shape the present and near future have inspired a film…
Hundreds of thousands left without power in Ukraine after Russian strikes, authorities say
Iran suspected of sending ships to map, operate against undersea internet cables
Ukraine Builds Combat Robots to Hunt Russian Troops Inside Underground Gas Pipelines
A desert stirs to life: Chile's Atacama erupts in its biggest floral display in decades
El Niño rains have transformed Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular sea of color, awakening a fleeting ecosystem of flowers and wildlife in one of the driest places on Earth.
Moscow police detain over 200 people, reportedly forcing some to sign military contracts
Putin Seizes Three More Japan Tobacco Businesses, Bringing Takeover to $3.7 Billion
How the deadly shooting in Krakow unfolded
Video authenticated by BBC Verify shows the moment gunshots rang out in Krakow's main market square.
Italy's Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leaking foreign minister's personal data to dark web
Pope’s visit to Argentina sets up showdown with ‘hyper-capitalist’ Milei
President has opposing views on many issues, and once called Leo’s predecessor the ‘representative of the Evil One’ Trees are being planted in the garden. The brightly coloured buildings are getting another coat of paint.