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Imran Khan: Pakistan military is ‘petrified’ of elections

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has told BBC HARDtalk the military is petrified of an election, which is expected…

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Carbon credits – land grab or the Amazon’s future?

This week, delegates arriving in Belém's international airport are being welcomed with a lively "Boi de mascara" folkloric dance routine.…

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Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say

The Amazon rainforest is moving towards a "tipping point" where trees may die off en masse, say researchers.A study suggests…

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

Firefighters in Portugal are battling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares amid soaring temperatures.Around 800 personnel attended a fire…

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Investigating the ‘spiritual healers’ sexually abusing women

A hidden world of sex abuse and exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by BBC Arabic.…

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is facing a huge backlash at home over his threat to use military force to reverse…

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Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia

Rain or shine, Mohammad Shukkur Ali, a rickshaw puller in his 50s, shows up for work on the streets of…

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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

In a year's time the Summer Olympics will be underway in Paris. The athletes will, of course, be hoping to…

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Cameroon’s Bamenda, where only the coffin trade is booming

Once a thriving city in Cameroon, Bamenda has been ripped of its soul by the five-year war between English-speaking secessionists…

1 year ago

India parliament debates no-confidence motion against PM Modi’s government

India's parliament is debating a no-confidence motion that opposition parties have brought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.Congress party lawmaker…

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