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BBC News Life with the 'ugliest' dog-turned Hollywood star

Peggy's journey from East Yorkshire to the red carpet has been surreal, says owner Holly Middleton.

BBC News Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South African

Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

BBC News A bear mauled a Romanian teen to death. Will a cull solve the problem?

Bucharest has lifted a moratorium on bear hunting as their population soars. Will hunting help?

BBC News US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

BBC News 'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza

A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza.

BBC News Overwhelming evidence Venezuela opposition won election - Blinken

The US secretary of state insists Venezuelans' votes in the recent presidential election "must count".

BBC News Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.

BBC News Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.

BBC News Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.

BBC News Who are the US citizens still being held abroad?

The US government and rights groups believe dozens of Americans are being 'unjustly' held overseas.

BBC News Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee

The US vice-president becomes the first black woman to be nominated by a major political party.

BBC News Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.

BBC News Dozens of children killed in Bangladesh protests - Unicef

The figure was released as students returned to the streets demanding justice for those killed.

BBC News Idris Elba's studio plan sparks dreams of 'Zollywood'

Idris Elba has been allocated land in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar to set up a film studio.

BBC News Al Jazeera rebuffs Israeli claim killed journalist was Hamas operative

Israel said Ismail al-Ghoul took part in the 7 October attack, but Al Jazeera said that was a lie.