'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike

The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

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Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

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BTS comeback concert: Seoul gets ready to host 260,000 fans

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

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Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

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Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

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Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases

The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.

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Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral

Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another unlikely name.

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Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

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US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

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And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

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Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.

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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments

One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico

Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.

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Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

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'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

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Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

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Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

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Ukrainian drone experts to share their knowledge in the Middle East

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

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Iranian ambassador warns UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in war

Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran has a "right to self-defence" if the UK directly joins US-Israeli attacks.

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UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

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Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

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Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says

Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

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Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

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'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

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US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

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Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

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DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

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TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.

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Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

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Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait

The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.

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Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?

The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.

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The months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

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Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".

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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

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Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden

Sweden's defence minister says there is likely a "strong link" between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.

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'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud

Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.

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'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.

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Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

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Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

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Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports

Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.

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Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.

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What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?

Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

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Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.

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Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.

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Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

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Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".

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Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.

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UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.

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Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

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How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

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Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.

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Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".

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Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears

The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.

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How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great

A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

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Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal.

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Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.

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Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

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Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people.

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No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

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Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.

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Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry.

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'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

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Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

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Ghana declares Wednesday 'Fugu Day' to promote traditional outfit after online mockery

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

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Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.

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How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

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Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.

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Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

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Three suspects in Russian general shooting named, including alleged gunman

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

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Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

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US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories?

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Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband.

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Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

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'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.

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Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

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Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

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Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

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Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.

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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

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UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns

António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

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'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film

US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

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Panic on crowded Ukraine train - passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike

The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.

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Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

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Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

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'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

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Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.

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New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.

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Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

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NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.

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Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages

No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month.

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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.

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Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan

Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.

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Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mouners at Valentino's funeral in Rome

Crowds have gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.

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EU suspends approval of US trade deal

The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

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Trump ratcheted up the Greenland rhetoric - but has he been talked down?

Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.

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South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

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Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.

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Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court

The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.

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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.

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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

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Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

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Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

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Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

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What happens in space during a medical emergency?

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

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Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.

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Senator Mark Kelly sues Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over attempted demotion

The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.

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Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

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More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent.

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Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

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Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with mystery brain disease. What if it isn't real?

A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.

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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

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Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding

Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.

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Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

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Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown

India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were "not accurate".

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Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under

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Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland

European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

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Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

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One million without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says

Efforts are continuing to restore services in Dnipropetrovsk, officials say, after wide-spread attacks in the southeast.

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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

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Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China

South Korea's Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China's Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.

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Dance music festival Tomorrowland to hold three-day event in Thailand

Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.

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India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

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Watch: 'I'm so happy' - Venezuelans in the US react to Maduro's capture

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann reports from Doral Florida, where the Venezuelan-American community has gathered to celebrate the US attack.

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UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.

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The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson

Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.

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Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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Indian families grieve deaths caused by contaminated tap water

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.

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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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