Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019. Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger. Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the ...

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A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 ...
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium. Three players are sent off as co-hosts Mexico launch the 2026 World Cup by ...

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With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent. Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she ...
Claire McCabe, who is made an MBE, is one of five Isle of Man residents recognised. Hair treatment 'brought my sparkle back' after cancer Review to examine future of sidecar racing at TT Dog poo ...