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Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland

Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland15 minutes agoChukwunaeme Obiejesi in AbujaBBC News PidginSimon EkpaA court in Finland has sentenced a controversial leader of a Nigerian...

Four dead as Putin smashes Ukraine with fresh strikes after Kyiv massacre

Vladimir Putin brushed aside the world’s revulsion and carried on killing in Ukraine overnight. After the horror of strikes in Kyiv a day earlier - in which 23 died - his forces are keeping up...

Reggie Carroll dead: Fan-favourite comedian shot dead at 52 as tributes flood in

Comedian Reggie Carroll has been shot dead at the age of just 52 in Mississippi. Southaven Police has confirmed the sad news, with officials confirming the fatal shooting occurred last week, with...

Two British couples feared dead after German car smash kills everyone on board

Two married couples in their 30s are dead after a vehicle bearing British registration plates careered off the road and slammed into woodland in Germany.The tragedy occurred when an Audi veered off...

June Wilkinson dead: Sussex-born model who dated Elvis Presley dies aged 85

Jane Wilkinson famed for her work as a Playboy model has died aged 85. She gained international fame and was affectionately known as "The Bosom,“ becoming one of America’s most photographed women...

British tourist,15, 'fighting for life' after being found floating in pool

A teenage British tourist is reportedly fighting for his life after being found floating unconscious in his holiday pool in northern Portugal.The 15-year-old is said to have been rushed to Braga...

Famine confirmed in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says

Famine confirmed in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says33 minutes agoTom BennettBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe United Nations chief has described the famine confirmed in Gaza City and its...

Why Putin's enemies keep toppling out of high windows

The window on the fifth floor of a building in the historic city of Petrozavodsk in northwestern Russia was wide open when the figure of a man appeared briefly, before plunging to the ground. The...

How did Hostage on Netflix end?

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Humpy Wheeler dead: Disney star dies as tributes from devastated fans pour in

NASCAR legend Humpy Wheeler, who appeared in two Disney films, has died at the age of 86. Best known as the longtime president of the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Wheeler was an executive at NASCAR and...

John Bartley dead: X-Files and Lost legend dies as tributes flood in

John Bartley, who worked on shows including X-Files and Lost, has died at the age of 78. The Emmy Award winning cinematographer's death was announced by his friend, Australian filmmaker Polly Pierce,...

Martin Shaw confirms feud with ‘arrogant’ Professionals co-star: ‘Behaved so badly’

Iconic British actor Martin Shaw has exposed the on-set behaviour of his late co-star Lewis Collins after the pair shot to fame together in ITV series The Professionals. They were one of Britain’s...

Exact date 'megafire' set to hit Spanish holiday spots as locals call for 'urgent' action

Officials have issued a dire warning that a 'megafire' could soon engulf the Extremadura region in Spain if urgent action isn't taken. The western region is currently grappling with one of the most...

How drones are helping to fight malaria in urban Tanzania

Experts discuss their research to help fight against malariaBaby Dilan lies curled against his grandmother’s chest, his curious brown eyes watching closely as she tells her story. Judith Lomayani...

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital2 days agoRachel Muller-HeyndykBBC NewsEPAA Gazan woman who was evacuated to Italy for treatment while severely emaciated has died in hospital.The...