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More than 200 missing in flood-hit district in Pakistan, official says

Hundreds are reported missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a result of devastating floods..

19th August, 2025

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Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India

Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks..

19th August, 2025

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Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war

Large crowds fill 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining hostages by Hamas..

19th August, 2025

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Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic

Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill..

19th August, 2025

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Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election..

19th August, 2025

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Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar

The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say..

19th August, 2025

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War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup

Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government's power..

19th August, 2025

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Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades

The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties..

19th August, 2025

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'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan

BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides..

19th August, 2025

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BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Foreign Minister .

19th August, 2025