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Oppenheimer arrives in Japan - so what do they think?

1 hour 46 min ago
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil spoke with Hiroshima residents who saw the film for the first time today.
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India gangster-politician dies after cardiac arrest

5 hours 31 min ago
Authorities say Ansari died of a cardiac arrest but the circumstances of his death are disputed by his family.
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Russia shuts down UN tracking of N Korea sanctions

5 hours 51 min ago
The group was investigating Russia's reported violations in using North Korean weapons in Ukraine.
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India's army of gold refiners face new competition

March 28, 2024 - 7:19pm
India has thousands of small gold refineries which are facing more competition from big players.
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India's army of gold refiners face new competition

March 28, 2024 - 7:19pm
India has thousands of small gold refineries which are facing more competition from big players.
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India opposition leader Kejriwal to remain in jail

March 28, 2024 - 8:15am
The US says it's closely following action against the Delhi chief minister and other opposition parties.
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China removes tariffs on Australian wine

March 28, 2024 - 4:24am
It comes as relations have improved since a new Canberra government was elected in 2022.
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US urges fair legal process for India opposition leader

March 28, 2024 - 2:13am
Washington reiterated its remark hours after Delhi summoned a US diplomat over similar comments.
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The China smartphone giant taking on Tesla

March 27, 2024 - 11:54pm
Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.
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Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous magpie

March 27, 2024 - 11:22pm
The bird - known by millions online as "Molly" - was removed from its carers by wildlife officials.
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Two more abusers at J-pop predator's company

March 27, 2024 - 7:07pm
The two individuals involved in sex abuse at Johnny Kitagawa's agency are still alive, BBC is told.
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Thailand moves to legalise same-sex marriage

March 27, 2024 - 4:07am
Thailand's lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
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Thailand moves to legalise same-sex marriage

March 27, 2024 - 3:24am
Thailand's lower house has passed a bill giving legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
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Aussie Rules football denies it has a cocaine problem

March 27, 2024 - 1:23am
An MP accused the Australian Football League of helping players avoid detection by faking injuries.
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Aussie Rules football denies it has a cocaine problem

March 27, 2024 - 1:23am
An MP accused the Australian Football League of helping players avoid detection by faking injuries.
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Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults

March 27, 2024 - 12:19am
Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
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Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults

March 27, 2024 - 12:19am
Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
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Mongolia ex-PM bought NYC flats with corrupt funds - US

March 26, 2024 - 11:18pm
US federal prosecutors say he bought apartments just blocks away from New York's Central Park.
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Mongolia ex-PM bought NYC flats with corrupt funds - US

March 26, 2024 - 11:18pm
US federal prosecutors say he bought apartments just blocks away from New York's Central Park.
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North Korea censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers

March 26, 2024 - 1:47pm
The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
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