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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue

The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough

The swap - the first since October - sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'

The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.

Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

Gus Lamont was last seen playing outside his home on a remote sheep station on 27 September.

Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide

Israel declines to comment on the allegation its planes sprayed glyphosate over an area with extensive farmland.

Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists

"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.

Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links

Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.

Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.

Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether.

Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband.

Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves

With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.

A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use

Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues

The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.

Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.

BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.