Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

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I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back

Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.

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Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.

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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.

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Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay

Staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are striking for the first time in 20 years.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

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Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

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