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BBC News Why South Korea's president suddenly declared martial law

The move - invoking temporary military rule - has been roundly condemned by opponents and some within his own party.

BBC News BBC reporter sees disbelief among Seoul protesters

The BBC's Jake Kwon said people protesting against President Yoon's martial law announcement 'cannot seem to believe' it.

BBC News Parthenon Sculptures deal 'close', ex-Greek official says

Sir Keir Starmer met the Greek PM for talks at Downing Street - but it was not clear if the issue was discussed.

BBC News Namibia on course to elect first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is well in front with nearly all votes tallied but her rival disputes the poll.

BBC News Israeli and Hezbollah strikes test limits of ceasefire

Strikes and counter-strikes put the ceasefire at risk, just days after it was reached.

BBC News Wolves in EU lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar

The European Commission says numbers have soared and the animals are now causing damage to livestock.

BBC News Why has South Korea's president suddenly declared martial law?

The move - invoking temporary military rule - has been roundly condemned by opponents and some within his own party.

BBC News Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages

The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.

BBC News Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail

Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.

BBC News Afghan women 'banned from midwife courses' in latest blow to rights

Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.

BBC News Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter

The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged.

BBC News Bank boss takes pay cut after employee 'tried to kill clients'

The bank apologised after the former worker was charged with robbery of clients, attempted murder and arson.

BBC News Australian suspect in 1977 murders extradited from Italy

Two women were found stabbed to death in their Melbourne home, in a case which has gripped Australia.

BBC News Cambodia jails 13 pregnant Filipino surrogates

The women were found when police raided a villa near the capital Phnom Penh in September.

BBC News Inside Aleppo: Family reunions, nervousness at rebel rule and fear of war

Syria's second city has been captured by the armed rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from government forces.

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