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‘I lost £165k to fraud in an hour’ – customers say they were let down by Revolut
There were more reports of fraud naming Revolut last year than any other financial institution, BBC finds.
Panna diamond dream: Generations dig for fortune in India’s gem town
In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty.
How Georgia is helping old US cars end up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation has a huge used car market, with many vehicles ending up in Russia.
Harris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US election
People in Beijing tell the BBC’s Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race.
The dangers of China’s cyber-nationalism
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.
‘Try or die’ – one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands
BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC’s Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
Man arrested near Trump rally had two guns and fake passports
This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.
Fighting Russia – and low morale – on Ukraine’s ‘most dangerous front line’
The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents.