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The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.…
E-bikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds
Thousands are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police …
'It's a brutal adjustment': How to cope when your child goes to uni
This new stage of parenthood is emotional - but learning how to let go can help you cope.…
Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.…
As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.…
Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.…
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.…
How the bare nails trend became a class issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?…
Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?…
TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlement
Alabama was set to take TikTok to trial over claims that it intentionally addicted young users.…
The Papers: 'Verdicts that rocked football' and 'Burnham bottles it'
Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches and the prime minister ruling out an early general election leads Saturday's papers.…
Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closures
Authorities in Islamabad have blocked roads with shipping containers ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.…
Free the Strip! Melburnians fight back against outlawing of much-loved picnic spot
A council ban on drinking on the median strip in Canning Street, Carlton, sparks a peaceful protest featuring punch bowls, chips and laughterGet our b…
Supreme court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map from use in midterms
Court puts end to long-running legal dispute as it rules Republican-friendly map cannot be used in NovemberThe supreme court on Friday turned away an …
Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will fac…
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones, WHO says
Health workers struggle as new Ebola cases are found in border regions of South Ubangi and Haut-Uele.…
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behaviorDale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jers…
Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets
Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafesThe UK government has pledged £210m to reg…
Failures at Manston asylum centre linked to decisions at Number 10, inquiry hears
KC says Number 10 ‘clearly did play a decisionmaking role’ in pausing sending small boat arrivals on to hotels which led to terrible overcrowdingA cat…
Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court
Group calls for proper enforcement of ICC rulings as Trump administration widens attacks on courtThe US threat to impose sanctions on the internationa…
Dolly Parton Day declared in various cities and states across the US on 9/25
Late Queen of Country and philanthropist celebrated with parades, karaoke and live music across the countryCities and states across the country are de…
Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears
The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.…
Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash
Kimi Antonelli says he is "very mad" about his crash in qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which means he will start from 16th on the grid.…
No snap election before 2029, Andy Burnham says
Prime minister quashes speculation that Labour’s revival in the polls could prompt early contest• Politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said …
White House television pool resumes after banned news outlets regain access
Trump’s media ban resulted in an effective TV blackout of coverage of the president during the UN general assemblyThe primary White House television p…
I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".…
Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docket
The justice called out her colleagues in a speech she made at the UDC school of law, hours after Trump filed his latest requestUS supreme court justic…
Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi
Washington and Beijing to continue discussions on AI, technology transfer licensing after state visit by Chinese leader.…
What the Trump-Xi meeting revealed about global power
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York.…
Republican Florida congressman introduces bill requiring warrants for Flock Safety cameras
Greg Steube’s Flafo Act would require federal agencies to obtain warrants before accessing or sharing data from networked license plate readersA Flori…