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South Korea is introducing an app to help stalking victims track their stalkers, though some experts question its effectiveness. Officials support the app as a tool for victims, but its real-world impact remains uncertain.

Graham Platner's exit from a Senate race is causing turmoil for Democrats and revealing divisions between the party's left wing and moderates. The situation threatens to dampen Democratic hopes in the Senate.

A major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company disrupted trains and emergency calls. Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were identified as the cause, though the exact reason remains unknown.

Russian fuel shortages are affecting even Moscow, with authorities unable to guarantee supplies. The article questions whether economic pressure will lead to diplomatic talks or further escalation in the Ukraine war.

Marine Le Pen began her presidential campaign shortly after a court of appeal confirmed her guilty verdict. She remains defiant despite the ruling.

NATO allies have announced a £37bn funding commitment for a new missile project. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will bring together around a dozen leaders in Ankara to discuss the programme.

Anastasiia Berezovska, a woman suspected of a bomb attack in Monaco, was found dead in Ukraine. The attack injured a Ukrainian millionaire, prompting police to search for her.

A Zimbabwean football star survived a gun attack in South Africa. South African police are investigating the attempted murder but have not made any arrests yet.

French President Macron was unharmed after explosions occurred in the Syrian capital during his visit. Syrian state television reported that the Syrian president welcomed Macron at the presidential palace as the blasts happened.

A rare tornado struck central Chinese cities Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province, as shown in videos shared with the BBC depicting debris flying through the air during the storm.

India's landmark Ram temple has overhauled its board following allegations of stolen donations, including cash, valuable jewelry, and precious metals. The theft involves items offered by devotees, raising questions about the management's accountability.

Ukrainian President Zelensky will urge NATO to provide more air defense systems during a meeting in Turkey following intense Russian strikes. He specifically requested interceptor missiles to bolster Ukraine's defenses.

Typhoon Maysak caused fatal floods in China, bursting a dam wall. At least two people were killed, and 480,000 evacuated in Guangxi province.

Some African nations are rejecting aid money from the Trump administration, which frames the assistance as transactional. Critics argue the aid does not represent a fair trade.

Iran held three days of public mourning in Tehran as a political spectacle intended to send a message to the world, according to the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

The BBC has exposed Russian jailers and officials in Ukraine's detention centres accused of abuse. Former prisoners allege mistreatment and seek trials for the accused.

More than 1,000 arrests were made during a global human trafficking crackdown. Interpol identified 2,070 victims or potential victims, most of whom were women trafficked for sex.

Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City, leaving fans expressing sadness over the loss.

12-year-old Fabiana survived being trapped during Venezuela's earthquakes by consuming ketchup and cheese. BBC correspondent Yogita Limayee met Fabiana to discuss her experience.

Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a target for Kyiv due to the peninsula's strategic importance. The article explains why Crimea matters to Vladimir Putin, as its status is a key issue in the conflict.