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• BBC News2026-10-15✓ Read

  Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport

  The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.

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• BBC News2026-10-15✓ Read

  Brazil’s Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula

  Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.

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• BBC News2026-10-14✓ Read

  Pope walking and recovering ‘as expected’ after surgery, doctors say

  The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.

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• BBC News2026-10-14✓ Read

  What we know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis

  The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

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• BBC News2026-10-14✓ Read

  Pope’s cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next

  With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

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• BBC News2026-10-13✓ Read

  Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration

  The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.

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• BBC News2026-10-13✓ Read

  Mexican gang kidnaps officials to force detained member’s release

  The gang seized the officials shortly after a high-ranking member was detained, demanding he be released.

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• BBC News2026-10-13✓ Read

  Super El Niño breaks sea temperature record weeks ahead of expected peak

  El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.

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• BBC News2026-10-12✓ Read

  US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering scheme

  US officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.

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• BBC News2026-10-10✓ Read

  Film shares 'rich tapestry' of Windrush children's lives

  The stories of seven people whose parents are from the Windrush generation are told in a new film.

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• BBC News2026-10-10✓ Read

  How the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded

  The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".

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• BBC News2026-10-09✓ Read

  Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings

  Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.

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