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Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding
María Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway.
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'
The move is a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.
Severe disruption hits Portugal in first general strike for 12 years
PM Luís Montenegro appears to have been taken aback by the strength of feeling against his government's labour reforms.
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.
Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.
Goa nightclub owners held in Thailand over deadly fire
Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Phuket, shortly after the incident last week.
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
Japanese chess player calls out association's pregnancy bias
A prominent shogi player says current rules force players to choose between their children and careers.
Big tech bets big on AI - but can India keep pace in the global race?
Experts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.
Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia hit highest level since 1980
New figures show that 33 of the 113 deaths in custody between last July and this June were Indigenous
Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'
In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
Why Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again after Trump ceasefire
Between the neighbours is a gulf of mistrust that has proven near impossible to bridge.
Watch: Video shows US military seizing oil tanker off Venezuela coast
According to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who shared the footage, the tanker was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call
Ukraine is at a "critical moment", the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status
An Egyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision
Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.
Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars
The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy.
Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case can be released
A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.
Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.
Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.