Ukraine: Video purports to show the liberation of Neskuchne in Donetsk Oblast

Video on social media purports to show Ukrainian forces raising a flag in Neskuchne as the military claims to have liberated villages in the south-east of the country.

11 June 2023

Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine

A group of mourners gather in the snow, they have sombre expressions on their faces, and one of them is holding a bunch of red flowers

Day of mourning for bar fire victims in Switzerland

Church bells rang across the country for five minutes to commemorate the young people killed in the bar fire.

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Skiers form the shape of a heart on a ski field from birds-eye-view

Skiers create heart-shaped tribute for Switzerland fire victims

Skiers formed a heart shape on the slopes of Crans-Montana, days after 40 people were killed in a fire at the Swiss ski resort town.

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Survivor describes how she lost sight of friend while escaping flames

Dozens of people have died in the fire and more than 100 left injured.

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Person tries to put out flames inside Swiss bar

Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames as blaze takes hold

The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

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Video shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceiling

The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

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BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire

Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.

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BBC's Steve Rosenberg on left side and 2026 New Year scultputre on right side

What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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A man in a yellow helmet dressed in old-fashioned military gear splats another person with a pallet of eggs.

Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

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Bridget Bardon stood behind a sheet on a washing line

Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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A black plume erupts from Mt Etna with clouds behind it.

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes

Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

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Pope Leo wears a red cape and white rope waving to crowds in Vatican City

Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message

Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

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Fireball on road, to the left there is a fire truck

Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway

The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.

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Composite image showing BBC's James Landale on left side and map showing Greenland

Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.

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Waterspout spotted after Storm Byron hits Cyprus

A waterspout is a whirling column of air and mist that can form over oceans, seas or large lakes.

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Close-up of protester, on the left, and protesters holding signs on the right

'I don't want to be part of this war machine': Young Germans protest against military service plans

Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Catherine, the Princess of Wales stands next to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Banquet, Royal Family and Starmer on first day of German state visit

The Royal Family hosted the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years - with a state banquet and ceremonial events in Windsor.

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Police appeal after stag beheaded

A council in the Republic of Ireland is seeking information following the "callous" beheading of a stag.

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Sheep on its way to its winter quarters in Nuremberg

Watch: Hundreds of sheep cross historic German city during annual tradition

The event, which saw about 600 sheep cross the Nuremberg's historic centre, took place on Sunday and has become a popular annual tradition.

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Russian AI robot falls on stage during debut

Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled

Footage shows the moment Russia's first anthropomorphic robot fell just seconds after its debut

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Catherine Connolly has 'never believed more' in the spirit of Ireland

New Irish President Catherine Connolly says she has been given a "powerful mandate" to articulate a vision for a new republic.

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