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'No surprises' as results emerge in Russian parliamentary election

Preliminary results suggest that Kremlin-backed United Russia is on course to retain its constitutional majority.

Bank of Korea launches 24-hour won settlement pilot for foreign investors

The Bank of Korea’s new network will let foreign investors settle won transactions during business hours in their home…

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband explains why he forgave her over children's killings

The husband of the US mother who strangled her three young children discusses his grief in an interview with CBS News.

Far-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing

'Constant bombardment' - Fans shown 65,000 junk food ads at World Cup

New data shows fans were shown more than 28 hours of adverts for unhealthy food and drinks during World Cup matches this…

UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC

It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the…

Winning the Visa Lottery

Researchers studying the H-2B visa lottery found that when employers are denied access to low-skill foreign workers,…

Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel

Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still…

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in…

Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds

Undercover footage recorded by the BBC reveals he has been released after serving less than half his sentence.

Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early

BBC Eye has discovered a teacher who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a student in Indonesia has been secretly…

What Happened to the Snowden Archive

Edward Snowden distributed approximately 50,000 classified documents to journalists starting in 2013, with multiple news…

Workers came across human remains – and unearthed a mass grave of 572 people

Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its…

Bill to Ban Private Equity from Owning Medical Practices

A group of Democrats led by Sen.

The Hierarchy of Money

Different forms of money hold different values within an economy—a concept illustrated through a village that adopts…

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.

Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting

While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.

US Revokes Limits on Power Plants' Climate Pollution

The EPA has repealed the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards that limited greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired…

German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' in state election

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads

The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.

Trump says his planned triumphal arch will double as a military complex to store ammunition

Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz

The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Trump Gains Tariff Power Over Top Russian Energy Buyers

The Graham law now offers Donald Trump a new economic arsenal against Russia and other countries that finance its energy…

Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia

An oil refinery was also reportedly hit in Moscow, and flights were suspended at two capital airports.

Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert

Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped…

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed.

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.