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Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

BBC News Mar 12, 2025 | 04:16 am

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

More than 100 passengers rescued from Pakistan train attack

BBC News Mar 12, 2025 | 01:11 am

Security forces say they have killed at least 17 militant attackers in an ongoing operation.

Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit

BBC News Mar 12, 2025 | 00:37 am

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.

Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years

BBC News Mar 12, 2025 | 00:21 am

Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.

Is the US really heading into a recession?

BBC News Mar 12, 2025 | 00:15 am

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

Indian Americans worried over US ties under Trump, survey reveals

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 22:42 pm

Indian Americans are optimistic about India’s future, but wary of US-India ties under a second Trump term.

It's Russia that may now be feeling the pressure

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 21:45 pm

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

Portugal elections loom as PM loses confidence vote

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 21:07 pm

PM Luís Montenegro loses a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.

Whole families dead in recent Syria violence, says UN

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 19:38 pm

The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher.

Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 19:09 pm

Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May's vote.

Not enough power to share: The political feud behind Rodrigo Duterte's downfall

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 17:48 pm

The ex-president is on his way to the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila.

Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 17:12 pm

The ICC accuses him of "crimes against humanity" in a drugs crackdown that left thousands dead.

Maradona medical team on trial for football icon's death

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 16:18 pm

Prosecutors say the Argentine legend's death could have been avoided and accuse hospital staff of negligence.

Greenland's election: Why does it matter and how does it work?

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 16:00 pm

Five of the six parties favour Greenland's independence from Denmark, differing only on how quickly that should come about.

Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 14:28 pm

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.

Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 14:00 pm

An explosives-laden vehicle blew up before gunmen entered the hotel, witnesses say.

How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 13:41 pm

In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?

Greenland goes to polls in vote dominated by Trump and independence

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 11:44 am

Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.

TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 06:06 am

Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.

French lawmakers seek to bring back village bars

BBC News Mar 11, 2025 | 02:49 am

MPs take the first step in making it easier to open bars in rural communities to revive socialising.

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