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A number of opposition activists have been detained and party offices have been vandalised.

Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital.

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.

The online retail giant was found to be keeping detailed data on employee working patterns.

Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded.

Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title by beating Taylor Fritz to reach the semi-finals.

Zee considers legal action after Sony ends the planned $10bn merger of the firms' Indian operations.

The Slim spacecraft was switched off after failing to generate power - but the Sun may now revive it.

The commandos were part of an operation to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.

The Florida governor drops out of the presidential race - watch his ups and downs here.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr's office says he used a presidential helicopter to avoid "traffic complications".

The girls were kidnapped from their home in Abuja, along with another sister who was later killed.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

Video of the explosion near St Petersburg was shared by regional governor, Aleksander Drozdenko.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region.

Ariel, an 11-week-old spaniel, was found abandoned outside a branch of B&M in September.

World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the Australian Open third round.

There were also 'plumes of smoke' seen across the city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.

Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.

Emma Raducanu sees her first Grand Slam appearance since wrist and ankle surgeries ended by Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round.

The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.

Frederik X discusses thoughts on Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife.

The man, reportedly a 55-year-old American, said he did not remember what happened.

Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.

Paul Mackenzie is accused of being behind the deaths, some from starvation, of more than 400 people.

Golriz Ghahraman says stress at work led her to act in ways that have let a lot of people down.

The fake video appears to show Sachin Tendulkar promoting an online gaming app.

The 75th Emmy Awards saw Succession win big and a touching tribute to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry.

Officials in Réunion said the island had been spared the worst of the storm, which is heading for Mauritius.

Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the air force had "destroyed" an A-50 radar detection aircraft.

Sagiv Jehezkel showed "100 days. 7/10" written on a bandaged hand, referring to Hamas's attacks.

The 76-year-old was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary scene and a staunch Kremlin critic.

Defence agencies are working to remove more bodies from the rubble, Tanzania's president says.

Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor.

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings.

The US government declines to say when Boeing's 737 Max 9 can fly again after a mid-air blowout.

President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease.

One local farmer says some animals have already died after freezing temperatures set in this week.

Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges.

Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.

Rioting erupted at six jails after the leader of Los Choneros prison gang escaped from his cell.

As fighting spirals, Israelis living near Lebanon worry about a full-scale attack by Hezbollah.

The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

The US Republican denies punching her ex-husband at a restaurant, as police confirm investigation.

The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK.

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.

The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon.

Hamza al-Dahdouh was with other journalists when a reported strike hit a road between Khan Younis and Rafah.

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

The US singer says he had surgery after being diagnosed last year as he takes a break from touring.

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as either a player or coach, dies aged 92.

Residents are seen running as the landslide crashes down in footage from New Year's Day.

The migrants had been kidnapped by armed men who boarded their bus bound for to the US-Mexico border.

The army is called in to help drivers in southern Sweden amid a big freeze across the Nordic countries.

Armed men boarded a bus carrying mostly migrants to the US-Mexico border and kidnapped more than 30.

Sweden and Finland record their coldest temperatures of the winter, as Denmark is hit by a snowstorm.

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan.

The allegations from two All American Girl contestants follow claims of assault by singer Paula Abdul.

The Japan Airlines plane was engulfed in flames after it landed at Haneda Airport.

The Japan Airlines plane was in flames as it landed on a runway at Haneda airport.

Footage from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows a powerful earthquake shake Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture.

From fireworks to meditation - here's how the world welcomed the new year.