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- Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laoson November 21, 2024 at 9:53 am
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
- Israeli strikes on Syria's Palmyra kill 36, state media sayon November 21, 2024 at 9:40 am
A UK-based monitor says the strikes hit a weapons depot other locations linked to Iran-backed fighters.
- US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraudon November 21, 2024 at 8:34 am
The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".
- Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mineson November 21, 2024 at 7:24 am
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.
- Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYCon November 21, 2024 at 6:41 am
The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".
- Many killed and missing after Israeli strikes on northern Gaza, medics sayon November 21, 2024 at 5:31 am
Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
- Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meeton November 21, 2024 at 4:58 am
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
- Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zooon November 21, 2024 at 4:46 am
The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.
- Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?on November 21, 2024 at 4:04 am
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
- Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's returnon November 21, 2024 at 3:47 am
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
- Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his homeon November 21, 2024 at 12:46 am
Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
- Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cycloneon November 21, 2024 at 12:31 am
Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.
- Uncertainty after Australia foreign students bill hits oppositionon November 21, 2024 at 12:25 am
Universities had already begun making changes, as the controversial bill was expected to easily pass.
- House speaker backs transgender bathroom restrictions on Capitol Hillon November 21, 2024 at 12:08 am
It comes after a Republican congresswoman proposed a ban aimed at the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker.
- Is nuclear power gaining new energy?on November 21, 2024 at 12:03 am
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
- Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities'on November 20, 2024 at 11:52 pm
The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.
- Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlockedon November 20, 2024 at 11:23 pm
Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
- UK war tech sent to Russia by Insta model's firm, documents seen by BBC showon November 20, 2024 at 10:36 pm
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
- US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolutionon November 20, 2024 at 10:00 pm
Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.
- Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says noon November 20, 2024 at 9:56 pm
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.