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BBC News Unable to back down, Israel and Hezbollah move closer to all-out war

Israel’s leaders and citizens appear ready for military options to push Hezbollah back from Lebanese border.

BBC News Why a 12-year-old took action against period poverty

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

BBC News India exam chief sacked after outcry over marks

The key examination for medical colleges has been mired in allegations of paper leaks and fraud.

BBC News Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

BBC News Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off

Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.

BBC News Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

BBC News Arrests after yacht fireworks spark Greece forest blaze

Thirteen people have been arrested after the fire ripped through a pine forest on the island of Hydra.

BBC News Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

BBC News Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.

BBC News South-east Turkey fire kills 12 and injures dozens

The flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin.

BBC News What's behind deaths at this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia?

Hundreds of people are feared to have died and several countries have opened investigations.

BBC News Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian power grid

Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine's energy network for a second time this week.

BBC News Anger after yacht fireworks spark Greece forest blaze

The mayor of tourist island Hydra says he will press charges against those who acted "irresponsibly" on the yacht.

BBC News Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites

The health minister orders hospitals to stock anti-venom after a wave of deadly bites in rural areas.

BBC News Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian power grid

Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine's energy network for a second time this week.