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Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47E4bth

'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raid

A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47wf9kx

Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years

The testing is necessary to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, according to Trump. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Jc8Zhn

Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nqN9Ve

'No Trump! No China!': Caught in the middle, South Korea hosts rival superpowers

South Korea's President Lee is in for a diplomatic dance as he hosts the leaders of US and China. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47vTJ7a

First deadly mine explosion in Australia since 2015 kills man and woman

Another woman was being treated in hospital for hearing damage and shock from BBC News https://bbc.in/4obxlXD

US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nqbaMm

Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'

US President Donald Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal' from BBC News https://bbc.in/3L7J2Ac

Watch: Moment nuclear plant towers collapse during demolition

Two nuclear cooling towers in the town of Gundremmingen, Germany, collapse into large swirls of thick, white dust during demolition. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47lOLtl

Ontario to stop running anti-tariff advert that angered Trump

The advertisement will be paused from Monday so "trade talks can resume" with the US, Doug Ford says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WSasfN

Japanese tourist falls to death at Pantheon in Italy

Local media reports the 69-year-old had been sitting on a wall when he lost his balance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qrIntp

Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market

A "coalition of the willing" meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43pKPXq

How Trump's comments on East Wing demolition evolved

The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House. from BBC News https://bbc.in/43hvnNd

Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament's vote on West Bank annexation

Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was "stupid", while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hmkY8u

'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nidmFw

Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge

Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qjWXmN

'We fear for our souls' - Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47iQqA1

Six dead in Russian airstrikes, hours after Trump shelves bid for Putin talks

The drone and missile attacks on Ukraine came as the US president put on hold his plans for an imminent summit in Budapest. from BBC News https://bbc.in/473x1nJ

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hnTm30

US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance

The two countries will boost investments to expand mining and processing of critical minerals, amid dependency on China. from BBC News https://bbc.in/472ewjI

'We have failed' says minister as France reels from Louvre heist

A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - vanish for good. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ox3t80

Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled - and serious questions for Louvre security

The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hhcH5I

Is this island the new Bali? Some think so - but not everyone's impressed

For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3L4OTpH

Father 'finally home', says daughter of dead hostage returned to Israel

The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel. from BBC News https://bbc.in/439gZGL

Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French culture minister says

No injures have been reported and an investigation is underway into the incident, according to Rachida Dati. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4n8YYzr

Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record

Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qckQg1

Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London

Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3W7YQ8h

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ntMhPX

Family of missing British girl give ultimatum to key person of interest

Authorities believe three-year-old was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nYwZ6G

Watch: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Peru

Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3J9jl1d

Watch: Freed prisoner finds family alive after thinking they had been killed

Shadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3IZnvca

ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nRCcxb

China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' Taiwan

The maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hc4GyR

'Your appointment's rescheduled': Shutdown cancels US citizenship ceremonies

When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment. from BBC News https://bbc.in/476Ykwa

US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47mwYU1

Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award

Oslo calls the decision "regrettable", stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3KH9nox

Watch: Emotional moment mum video calls hostage son ahead of reunion

Einav Zangauker, the mother of a hostage freed from Hamas captivity and brought to Israel, spoke with him via video call for the first time in two years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3WyNdHo

Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?

After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3J4UmfA

Watch: Tennessee town comes together to confront tragedy

Authorities have confirmed that 16 people were killed when an explosives plant in rural Tennessee exploded on Friday morning. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48liV2a

'They treated us like animals' - Inside the epicentre of deportations in New York City

Chaotic scenes have become routine in a federal immigration court in Manhattan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4o4oHud

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4q9w6d6

Duck family rescued from busy Australian motorway

Watch: Duck family rescued from busy Australian motorway from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VYUxMl

Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians

The White House calls the allegation "baseless" as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3L2uSQv

Watch: Two people rescued after plane crashes in Everglades

The small plane crashed 20 miles west of the Miami Executive Airport with an instructor and student on board. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nJKYgA

ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says

The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3KHX631

Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise. from BBC News https://bbc.in/46IjUZ3

Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate

One passenger was trapped under the aircraft and had to be rescued with the help of passing drivers who lifted the wreckage. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4o7qzSa

'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4h0nv8h

The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp

Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance. from BBC News https://bbc.in/435BBzp

Yet another French PM resigns, spelling yet more trouble for Macron

The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42ZnL1q

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other Gaza flotilla activists

The activists were detained when Israeli forces intercepted boats trying to breach its naval blockade of Gaza to deliver aid. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nF1FK8

Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nBsIWr

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary election

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gUbz7X

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister

Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4heujPX

Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions

There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4pRPlYe

Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nQBuAl

'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fish

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4771Ac8

Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42ZsOPk

A new China tech visa has caught India's attention - now locals aren't happy

China's aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nw0n3Q

Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4nvSvzy