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- Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 deadon May 20, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.
- War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiringon May 20, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.
- South Africa's top court bars Zuma from being lawmakeron May 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Ex-President Jacob Zuma's 15-month prison sentence disqualifies him from being a lawmaker.
- DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coupon May 20, 2024 at 8:49 AM
The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.
- What next for Iran after President Raisi's death?on May 20, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Raisi's death will test a system where hardliners dominate all branches of power, Lyse Doucet writes.
- 'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells Chinaon May 20, 2024 at 7:48 AM
He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.
- Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45Con May 20, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.
- South Africa's long job queues overshadow electionon May 20, 2024 at 6:19 AM
The country has the world's highest unemployment, leaving many cynical about this month's election.
- How should countries deal with falling birth rates?on May 20, 2024 at 1:28 AM
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.
- US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'on May 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.
- Diddy apologises after video shows attack on ex-girlfriendon May 19, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Footage obtained by CNN had shown him kicking and pushing Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.
- Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'on May 19, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Investigators are probing whether the suspect was part of a group who "incited and supported each other”, a minister says.
- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash - state TVon May 19, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is also confirmed to have died in Sunday's crash in north-western Iran.
- Watch: Blue fireball lights up skies over Spainon May 19, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The suspected meteorite was also seen in Portugal, with many sharing their videos on social media.
- Did prosecutors make a strong case in Trump trial?on May 19, 2024 at 11:17 AM
As their final witness testifies, legal experts assess the evidence so far and chances of a conviction.
- Assassin's Creed director: The right time to take series to Japanon May 19, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is a long-awaited pivot for the franchise into the country’s feudal 16th Century.
- Russia's glide bombs devastating Ukraine's cities on the cheapon May 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Russia is increasingly using budget "glide bombs" to advance its offensive in Ukraine.
- Inside the dangerous rescue for Brazil flood victimson May 19, 2024 at 5:05 AM
The BBC joins emergency services in Porte Alegre as they battle unprecedented flooding.
- Georgia’s future path at stake as protests divide nationon May 19, 2024 at 4:57 AM
A controversial new law is dividing Georgia and risks pulling the nation back to the instability that scarred its post-Soviet independence.
- Brazil floods: On board a rescue helicopteron May 19, 2024 at 4:48 AM
The BBC's Ione Wells joins emergency services in Rio Grande do Sul, which has seen its worst ever floods.