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British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban

February 23, 2025 - 2:55pm
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were returning to their home in Bamiyan on 1 February when they were detained.
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India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa

February 23, 2025 - 3:32am
The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.
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India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa

February 23, 2025 - 3:32am
The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.
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India v Pakistan: Cricket's ultimate grudge match in the desert

February 21, 2025 - 8:04pm
Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides.
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Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

February 21, 2025 - 5:48am
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".
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Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival

February 21, 2025 - 4:24am
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.
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Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court

February 21, 2025 - 12:48am
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.
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Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court

February 21, 2025 - 12:48am
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.
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Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve

February 20, 2025 - 11:32pm
Once Hong Kong's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China's crackdown.
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Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve

February 20, 2025 - 11:32pm
Once Hong Kong's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China's crackdown.
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Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival

February 20, 2025 - 9:10pm
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.
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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

February 20, 2025 - 7:53pm
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.
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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

February 20, 2025 - 7:53pm
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.
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What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?

February 20, 2025 - 7:42pm
Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.
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What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?

February 20, 2025 - 7:42pm
Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.
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What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?

February 20, 2025 - 7:42pm
Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.
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Do US super-carriers make sense any more? The BBC goes on board one

February 20, 2025 - 6:57pm
The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.
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Do US super-carriers make sense anymore? The BBC goes on board one

February 20, 2025 - 6:57pm
The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.
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Six elephants dead after being hit by train in Sri Lanka

February 20, 2025 - 2:46am
No injuries were reported among passengers of the train, which derailed after striking the elephants.
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Six elephants dead after being hit by train in Sri Lanka

February 20, 2025 - 2:46am
No injuries were reported among passengers of the train, which derailed after striking the elephants.
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