China’s economy has hit the government’s 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.
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Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.
Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s official portraits released
The portraits of the president-elect and the incoming vice-president “go hard” their press team said.
‘Once-in-a-century’ discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
Man detained over knife attack on Bollywood actor
The actor was attacked by an unidentified man at his house in India’s Mumbai city on Thursday.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk’s company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny
The trio were arrested as authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died last February.
Planet-warming gas levels rose more than ever in 2024
The record rise is incompatible with keeping global warming to 1.5C according to the Met Office.
On board aid convoy on its way to offer hope for Gaza
BBC special correspondent Fergal Keane has travelled with a convoy carrying aid towards Gaza.
Netanyahu says hostage deal now agreed
The Israeli prime minister had delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas.