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Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

1 day ago

Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row

Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.

6 hours ago

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

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Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

4 hours ago

Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days

Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.

5 hours ago

Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.

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Four bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group

Rescuers are still looking for 12 Nepalese cook staff who were preparing for climbers to ascend the Himlung Himal peak.

5 hours ago

Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back

Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment".

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