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BBC News Kim Jong Un wants Trump back, elite defector tells BBC

The highest-profile defector to escape North Korea in years, Ri Il Kyu has met Kim Jong Un seven times.

BBC News Two years, secret talks, high stakes: How prisoner swap deal was struck

The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.

BBC News Venezuelans fear for relatives after mass arrests

Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.

BBC News IDF failures led to aid workers' deaths - Australia

The strike on 1 April killed seven charity workers from the World Central Kitchen, including one Australian.

BBC News Australian senator sues alleged rape victim for defamation

Linda Reynolds says Brittany Higgins ruined her reputation by falsely accusing her of a political cover up.

BBC News Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap reunite with families

US President Joe Biden welcomed them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

BBC News Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden welcomes them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

BBC News Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden welcomes them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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 Me-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax plan

Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".

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 After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.

BBC News Biggest Russia-West exchange since Cold War sees 24 prisoners freed

Some 16 prisoners were released by Russia, including US citizens Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

BBC News Biden burnishes his legacy with historic prisoner swap

The president is using his final months in office to take a victory lap after weeks of personal and political turmoil.

BBC News Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?

The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.