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BBC News Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 8,000 acres in just hours fuelled by winds.

BBC News The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.

BBC News Toxic waste from world's deadliest gas leak fuels protests in India

People in Pithampur are protesting against the disposal of waste from the Bhopal gas leak in their town.

BBC News 'They tied me to a bed' - China sees resurgence in medicating 'trouble-makers'

Student among dozens who challenged China’s authorities to have been sent to psychiatric units, BBC finds.

BBC News Dark humour for dark times: How comedy helps in Ukraine

Ukrainian stand-up comedians say humour can help people cope and raise money for the war effort.

BBC News Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 8,000 acres in just hours fuelled by winds.

BBC News Giant iceberg on crash course with island - penguins and seals in danger

More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.

BBC News 'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.

BBC News New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds.

BBC News Blizzard transforms street into ice hockey rink in US south

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

BBC News Eleven passengers killed by another train after fleeing fire rumour

Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.

BBC News New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds.

BBC News Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions

The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.

BBC News Eleven killed after passengers fleeing rumours of fire were hit by another train

Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.

BBC News Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park

Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack.

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