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BBC News 'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

BBC News US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow

An aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is also ordered to get to the region more quickly.

BBC News Thousands evacuated as wildfires reach Athens

Thousands have to leave their homes as fires reach the suburbs of the Greek capital.

BBC News Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown

President Samia last year lifted a ban on opposition rallies and pledged to restore competitive politics.

BBC News Yunus: I will help make students' dream for Bangladesh come true

Bangladesh's new leader says the whole government "disappeared" when Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

BBC News Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

BBC News Disqualified Eurovision star will not be prosecuted

Dutch singer Joost Klein had been accused of threatening behaviour towards a female camera operator.

BBC News Iranian woman paralysed after being shot over hijab

A source told the BBC police shot at Arezoo Badri's car before targeting her directly.

BBC News Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

BBC News Trump falsely claims Harris crowd was faked

The Republican presidential candidate wrongly said AI was used on a photo showing thousands at a Harris rally in Detroit, BBC Verify reports.

BBC News Issac Hayes' family threaten to sue Trump for $3m

The late soul star's family demand $3m after Trump's "unauthorised" use of Hold On, I'm Coming.

BBC News Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown

President Samia last year lifted a ban on opposition rallies and pledged to restore competitive politics.

BBC News Hamas says ceasefire must be based on group’s July response

The group says any deal must be based on the response it gave last month to President Biden's plan.

BBC News How Musk and Trump put aside their differences

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

BBC News Russia widens evacuations to second border region after Ukraine offensive

Some 11,000 people are evacuated from Russia's Belgorod region following reports of "enemy action".