Camels and zebras rescued from burning US trailer

Video shows circus animals being led to safety after their trailer caught fire in Indiana.

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Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling

President Ruto says it will start "as soon as next week" despite courts declaring it unconstitutional.

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Thailand: Popular reformist party Move Forward could be dissolved after court loss

The courts say Move Forward's campaign to amend harsh royal insult laws is a threat to Thai governance.

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Joinville: Acid spill covers Brazil river in thick white foam

A state of emergency is declared after a truck crash releases sulfonic acid into the Rio Seco.

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Los Alerces: Wildfire rages through national park in Argentina

An official said arson was to blame for the blaze at the park which is a Unesco World Heritage site.

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UNRWA: Gaza aid agency says it is 'extremely desperate' after funding halted

More countries halt aid to UNRWA over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks.

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Camels and zebras rescued from burning US trailer

Video shows circus animals being led to safety after their trailer caught fire in Indiana.

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Expats: Nicole Kidman show about Hong Kong not shown in city

It's a show about the life of foreigners in Hong Kong - but has aired everywhere except the city itself.

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Sinner wins Australian Open after epic fightback

Jannik Sinner lands the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.

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Watch: Soup thrown at Mona Lisa painting

Protesters have thrown soup at the glass-protected Mona Lisa painting in Paris.

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Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.

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Defamation defeat a double-edged sword for Trump

An $83m bill is a message to Mr Trump to stop defaming his rape accuser, experts say. But will it work?

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Germany: Scholz warns against rise of neo-Nazi networks

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the German chancellor voices concern about "neo-Nazis and their dark networks".

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Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country.

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Huge diplomacy over Gaza war - but little hope for those suffering

There's a chasm between what Gaza needs and what it's receiving, writes Quentin Sommerville.

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Women take the lead in India’s Republic Day parade

Every year, the country celebrates the day its constitution came into effect with a grand spectacle.

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Thailand: Lion filmed riding in open-top Bentley

Police in Thailand have arrested a woman following the incident in Pattaya.

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Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging

The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.

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Venezuelan opposition denounces 'intimidation' attempts

A number of opposition activists have been detained and party offices have been vandalised.

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Mongolia: Six dead after liquified natural gas tanker crashes

Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital.

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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

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Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow

A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.

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Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft

Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded.

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Dramatic footage shows moment car smashes into café window in Italy

Customers were enjoying their breakfast when the vehicle ploughed into the local coffee shop.

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Nikki Haley finally gets her solo showdown with Donald Trump in New Hampshire

But her battle with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped.

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Ron DeSantis: Watch the rise and fall of self-proclaimed no drama candidate

The Florida governor drops out of the presidential race - watch his ups and downs here.

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US Navy Seals presumed dead after Houthi operation

The commandos were part of a mission to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.

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Russia: Explosion causes large fire at gas terminal

Video of the explosion near St Petersburg was shared by regional governor, Aleksander Drozdenko.

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California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives

Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.

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Timket: Ethiopians leap into pool during holy festival

The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region.

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Dog with six legs has operation to remove extra limbs

Ariel, an 11-week-old spaniel, was found abandoned outside a branch of B&M in September.

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Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek stunned by Linda Noskova in third round

World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the Australian Open third round.

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Explosions hit Syrian capital - local media

There were also 'plumes of smoke' seen across the city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Mirra Andreeva stages comeback win, Aryna Sabalenka & Coco Gauff progress

Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

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Comoros cuts internet after violent election protests

Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan

Emma Raducanu sees her first Grand Slam appearance since wrist and ankle surgeries ended by Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch

The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.

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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?

Indian PM Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep could spark a tourist surge - but is the island chain ready?

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Doppelganger murder: German woman goes on trial accused of killing lookalike

Sharaban K is accused of selecting her victim because of her similar looks to fake her own death.

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Flight returns to Japan after ‘drunk’ man bites crew member

The man, reportedly a 55-year-old American, said he did not remember what happened.

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Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves

Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.

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Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces terror charges over mass deaths

Paul Mackenzie is accused of being behind the deaths, some from starvation, of more than 400 people.

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Sachin Tendulkar: Indian cricket legend flags 'disturbing' deepfake video

The fake video appears to show Sachin Tendulkar promoting an online gaming app.

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Iowa caucuses: DeSantis edges out Haley for distant second behind Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is projected to win a distant second place, with Nikki Haley in third.

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British brothers raided Swiss museum 'to clear a debt'

Stewart and Louis Ahearne admitted being part of a gang which raided a museum in Geneva.

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Five Republican storylines to watch for at Iowa caucuses

A possible knockout punch, a fight for second place and one candidate's last stand - Anthony Zurcher has the lowdown.

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Ukraine says it shot down Russian A-50 spy plane

Army chief Gen Valerii Zaluzhnyi said the air force had "destroyed" an A-50 radar detection aircraft.

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Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea

Sagiv Jehezkel showed "100 days. 7/10" written on a bandaged hand, referring to Hamas's attacks.

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Russian poet Lev Rubinstein dies after car crash

The 76-year-old was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary scene and a staunch Kremlin critic.

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Mine landslide kills 21 people in Tanzania

Defence agencies are working to remove more bodies from the rubble, Tanzania's president says.

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Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader

Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

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Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies

The daytime TV actor played the character of Doug Williams on and off for more than five decades.

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Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US aim to contain war

War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor.

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Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

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Google's job cuts are 'needless', says union

The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings.

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US official says Boeing jets won't fly until safe after blowout

The US government declines to say when Boeing's 737 Max 9 can fly again after a mid-air blowout.

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Zambia cholera: President Hakainde Hichilema urges people to move to villages

President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease.

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Nigerian army arrests soldiers after viral torture video

The two soldiers were filmed repeatedly whipping and kicking a civilian as he pleaded for mercy.

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Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak breaks cooking record in Ghana cook-a-thon

Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has described the cooking marathon as a "national assignment".

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Lauren Boebert's ex-husband arrested after Colorado restaurant row

Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges.

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US and UK navies repel largest Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping

Jets and warships shot down 21 drones and missiles launched at shipping by the Yemen-based rebels.

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Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42

Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.

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Cuba to increase price of fuel by more than 500%

The island is experiencing a crippling economic crisis which has already driven thousands to emigrate.

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Macron picks Attal, 34, as France's youngest PM

Gabriel Attal is named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

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Lauren Boebert: Police look into apparent Colorado restaurant row

The US Republican denies punching her ex-husband at a restaurant, as police confirm investigation.

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Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists

The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.

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Al Jazeera bureau chief's son Hamza al-Dahdouh among journalists killed in Gaza

Hamza al-Dahdouh was with other journalists when a reported strike hit a road between Khan Younis and Rafah.

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Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.

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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

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Michael Bolton recovering after brain tumour surgery

The US singer says he had surgery after being diagnosed last year as he takes a break from touring.

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Arson attacks reported in Bangladesh day before election

A Buddhist temple and goods trucks have been attacked following a train fire that killed four on Friday.

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Mario Zagallo: Brazil's four-time World Cup winner dies aged 92

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as either a player or coach, dies aged 92.

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Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control

Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.

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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy

The troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.

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Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel

It is thought more than 100 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza after the 7 October attacks.

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Sweden drivers stranded overnight on E22 motorway in deep snow

The E22 motorway was at a standstill in places, as the country sees its coldest spell in decades.

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Swedish snow chaos leaves 1,000 vehicles trapped on main E22 road

The army is called in to help drivers in southern Sweden amid a big freeze across the Nordic countries.

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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots unaware of cabin fire until crew told them

It was a flight attendant who raised the alarm about the cabin fire, said an airline spokesperson.

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In pictures: Nordic states gripped by winter freeze

Sweden and Finland record their coldest temperatures of the winter, as Denmark is hit by a snowstorm.

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Watch: Buildings still smouldering in quake-hit Majima

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan.

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Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright ends

The trailer for the slasher movie was released as the cartoon character entered the public domain.

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Watch: First pictures of plane on fire on Tokyo runway

The Japan Airlines plane was in flames as it landed on a runway at Haneda airport.

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New mother Naomi Osaka wins in first comeback match

New mother Naomi Osaka wins the first match of her comeback by beating Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets at the Brisbane International.

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Moment quake hits Japan coastal town

Footage from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows a powerful earthquake shake Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture.

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