Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO’s recommended safe limit.
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Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss
Japan faces an uncertain political future as LDP’s coalition loses its parliamentary majority.
World way off target in tackling climate change – UN
The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever
Gerard Depardieu asks for delay to sex assault trial
Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.
Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains
Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.
Smuggler reveals operation to help Vietnamese reach UK
Man claims to the BBC that he has helped 1,000 people cross the Channel in his years working in the smuggling industry.
Mexican economy a mixed bag for new president
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.
India states’ plans to punish spitting in food spark controversy
Opposition leaders and legal experts say laws could be used to vilify specific communities.
Tariffs hurt his business. He’s voting for Trump anyway
Donald Trump’s call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the “silent exodus” from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.