We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish

Margo Oakley and her brother-in-law Mark Blythen bonded when their sister and wife Julia was terminally ill.

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Billion-plus people, three million officials, 33 questions - India begins huge census

The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.

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'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive

The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

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Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.

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Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

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Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

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How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

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From jammed broadcasts to a blocked website: BBC Russian's 80 years of defiance

For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it.

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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

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A right-wing populist party made big poll gains in Australia - and it's shaking up politics

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.

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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

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Boss of financial giant BlackRock warns of global recession if oil price hits $150

Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

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Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

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What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister

The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.

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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

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Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

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Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says

The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

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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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'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

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Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner.

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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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One killed as ski gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss resort

Dramatic footage showed the gondola flipping over several times in the snow before coming to a halt in Engelberg.

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.

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Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term

José Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".

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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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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

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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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Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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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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Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

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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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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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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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'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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Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

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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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Ethiopia's new 'smart' police station does away with officers

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

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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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Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

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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-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill 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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DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

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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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'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

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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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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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Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

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Ghana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversary

Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

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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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US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.

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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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Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25

The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.

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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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US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

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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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Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

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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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China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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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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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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Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown

Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.

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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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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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What is Olympic ice and how is it made?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how Olympic ice is made for Milan-Cortina.

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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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Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border

Ethiopia had alleged that Eritrean soldiers were on its territory and supporting rebels in the north.

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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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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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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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From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars

Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

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Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl

The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.

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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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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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Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say

Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.

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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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After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed

Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after weeks of immigration raids.

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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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Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

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What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

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Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

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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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'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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Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Fifa had accused Malaysia's football association of doctoring citizenship documents.

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'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating

Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.

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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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'I spent £2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze.

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Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90

Tully covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.

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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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'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons

The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

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Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?

To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.

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Ex-intelligence officer in Austria's biggest spy trial for years

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

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Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.

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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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Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions in north

A state police commissioner said the information was "mere falsehood... peddled by conflict entrepreneurs".

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Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

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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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Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter

Uganda's president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

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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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Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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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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K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.

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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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Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

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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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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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'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler visits the Artic island to ask what people think of the US president's plans.

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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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Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

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Protests and US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point in years

War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.

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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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Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

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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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Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire

It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.

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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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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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Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

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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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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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