German Town Bans ‘Stumbling Stone’ Memorials to Nazi Victims
A German town has banned the small brass memorial plaques known as “stumbling stones”, prompting Germany’s education minister to describe the decision as a “scandal”. The plaques commemorate victims of the Nazis. Their ban has drawn national attention…
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British national among six killed in suspected gas explosion near Athens’ Acropolis
A British national is among six people who died in a suspected gas explosion at a building close to the Acropolis in Athens, according to officials. The incident has also claimed the lives of four Americans and a Greek national. Officials said the…
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Merz Scrambles for Support as Germany’s Political Centre Faces Identity Crisis
Germany’s political centre is under growing pressure as voters turn away from established centrist positions, with concerns about the economy and migration reshaping the country’s political landscape. Against this backdrop, Merz is scrambling for…
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Papua’s Treasured ‘Eternal Snow’ Threatened by Climate Change
Climate change is transforming Papua’s snowy peaks, threatening the tropical island’s treasured “eternal snow” with disappearance forever. The snow-covered peaks hold both scientific value and spiritual significance, making the changes more than an…
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Zelensky says Russia is targeting ordinary life with attacks on Ukraine’s data centres
Russia is targeting the ordinary routines of people in Ukraine through attacks on the country’s data centres, President Volodymyr Zelensky says. He said the strikes were intended to disrupt people’s ability to remain connected, study and work. According…
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Kratom Draws US Officials’ Concern After Being Found in College Students’ Death Investigation
Kratom, a substance described as “gas station heroin,” is drawing concern from officials in the United States after it was found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students. The substance has been sold in the US for around a decade,…
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Why an ICC arrest warrant did not stop Netanyahu’s US trip
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the United States despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, and was not arrested after speaking at the United Nations. A BBC report by Nada Tawfik examines why the warrant did not…
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Two arrested after people emerge from New York City sewers
Two people have been arrested after a string of incidents in which individuals were seen mysteriously emerging from manholes in New York City late at night. The incidents involved people climbing out of various city sewers, according to the available…
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Thousands turn out to greet Pope in France
Thousands of people turned out to greet the Pope during his visit to France, according to a BBC report examining the enthusiasm surrounding the event. The response has drawn attention because of the level of public interest in the visit. The BBC’s Hugh…
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Robbie Williams Performs Outside Lima Hotel After Peru Concert Cancellation
Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert in Peru was cancelled. The singer surprised people gathered outside the hotel by leading an informal singalong, offering a brief musical moment after the…
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BBC analysis examines meeting between the world’s two most powerful men
A BBC analysis is examining the outcome of a meeting between the world’s two most powerful men, focusing on what the trip meant for Beijing and Washington. Laura Bicker, the BBC’s China correspondent, is assessing how the visit unfolded and how it was…
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Indian film Angh moves toward Oscars after major Toronto win
Angh, a film from Nagaland in northeastern India, is moving onto a path towards the Oscars after securing a major win at the Toronto film event, according to the available information. The film has drawn attention for bringing a rarely seen world to…
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Australia Reveals OpenAI Hack at the United Nations
Australia has chosen the United Nations as the venue to announce a breach involving OpenAI, placing the disclosure on one of the world’s largest political stages. The move comes as the country maintains strict restrictions on social media and considers…
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Nurses go door to door in Amish country as Pennsylvania measles deaths reach four
Nurses are going door to door in Amish country as health officials seek to slow a deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and encourage people to get vaccinated privately. The effort comes after four measles-related deaths were reported in the state.…
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Trump Welcomes Xi With Red Carpet Ceremony and B-1 Bomber Flyover
Donald Trump welcomed Xi with a red carpet ceremony accompanied by a military flyover involving two B-1 bombers, according to the available report. The aircraft passed overhead as part of the welcome, adding a prominent military display to the occasion.…
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Trump and Xi Face AI Rivalry as US and China Seek Human Control
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have come face-to-face as the United States and China compete for supremacy in artificial intelligence, while both countries seek to ensure the technology remains under human control. The encounter comes against the backdrop…
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