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World · BBC

Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say

24 Oct 07:18

Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

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World · BBC

Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack

The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

3 Nov 02:12

World · BBC

Wizz Air flight from Luton in emergency landing after bomb threat

A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.

3 Nov 01:35

World · BBC

Fake nuclear warnings issued after Ukrainian and Russian air alert apps hacked

Neither government has confirmed who was responsible for the cyberattacks on Sunday evening.

3 Nov 01:35

World · BBC

Ryanair says it may freeze workers' pay and raise airfares

The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.

2 Nov 23:22

World · BBC

Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years

Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.

2 Nov 23:05

World · BBC

Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured

The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.

2 Nov 21:48

World · BBC

Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street

In air traffic audio, a crew member can be heard shouting: "We are going to crash into the ground."

2 Nov 20:10

World · BBC

Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences

The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.

2 Nov 19:03