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Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.

Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks were met with a wave of backlash.

Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Tehran where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.

Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.

The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

Serena Williams pulls out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.

Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".

The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.

The daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting took place.

More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the arena.

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.

More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.