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Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

April 13, 2026 - 11:16pm
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
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Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

April 13, 2026 - 11:16pm
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
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‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

April 13, 2026 - 7:40pm
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.
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‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

April 13, 2026 - 7:40pm
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

April 13, 2026 - 7:27pm
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

April 13, 2026 - 7:27pm
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

April 13, 2026 - 7:27pm
Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea

April 13, 2026 - 3:17pm
Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea

April 13, 2026 - 3:17pm
Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated

April 13, 2026 - 8:02am
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
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Crowds gather ahead of iconic Indian singer's funeral

April 13, 2026 - 5:34am
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

April 12, 2026 - 7:59pm
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

April 12, 2026 - 7:59pm
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

April 12, 2026 - 6:11pm
Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.
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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

April 12, 2026 - 6:11pm
Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.
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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

April 12, 2026 - 6:11pm
Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.
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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

April 12, 2026 - 12:56pm
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

April 12, 2026 - 12:56pm
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

April 12, 2026 - 6:03am
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
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India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

April 11, 2026 - 8:16pm
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
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