Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

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Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder

The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.

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Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo

Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.

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Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

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Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption

Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.

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Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy

A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

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What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

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Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight

Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.

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Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions

Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.

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Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer

Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

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'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

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Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?

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Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".

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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

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Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

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Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?

Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.

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Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

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South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request

It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.

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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln

Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.

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'Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

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Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them

Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.

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Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say

Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

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Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

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Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators

A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.

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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.

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Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges

"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.

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BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her

BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

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Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal

Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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Under strain, Australia's world-leading disability support faces major restructure

The NDIS was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.

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How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft

A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.

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Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach

The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.

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Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.

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How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.

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How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer

Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.

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Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents

One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.

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Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime

Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.

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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.

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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

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'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

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What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one

The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

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How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

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