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Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87
The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war
President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.
War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.
BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line
Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.
Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses - the sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week
Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.
Zendaya's ring and Stella McCartney's horses - the sights and trends at Paris Fashion Week
Zendaya flashes a gold band on her wedding finger as she joins the A-list set at Paris Fashion Week.
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership
The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.
Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto
It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.
Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.
Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials
Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".
Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto
It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.