Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.

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Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

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Is Zelensky mulling summer election in Ukraine?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war?

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Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress' family

The South Korean star says he did not date his fellow actor when she was a minor.

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Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake

Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China.

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Marine Le Pen found guilty in EU funding embezzlement case

It could mean the leader of the far-right National Rally is banned from standing in the 2027 French presidential election.

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Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series

Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience.

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Watch: Rescuers dig through pile of concrete after Bangkok tower collapse

Dozens of workers were trapped when the building collapsed after a huge earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar.

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In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

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Partial eclipse darkens sky over UK and abroad

The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close.

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Anxious wait for news of missing after Bangkok building collapse

Dozens remain unaccounted for after the 33-storey building, which was under construction, gave way on Friday when a powerful earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar.

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Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapses

Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building in Thailand's capital.

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BBC's Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after covering protests

Mark Lowen was covering the protests in Istanbul when he was arrested and later deported back to the UK, the BBC has said.

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Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast

The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing Doctor Doom.

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Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?

Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say.

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South Korea admits to 'mass exporting' children for adoption

A report says the government is guilty of human rights violations in its overseas adoption programme.

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Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start

Moscow and Kyiv appear at odds over when and how the US-brokered deal will come into effect.

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The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out

NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label.

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Brazil's Supreme Court to decide whether to put Bolsonaro on trial

Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup, but the ex-president says he is the victim of a witch hunt.

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Grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddler's murder in French Alps

Emile Soleil mysteriously vanished in 2023, in a case that made headlines across France.

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Five takeaways from leaked US top military chat group

What was discussed in the top-secret group that a journalist was accidentally added to?

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Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sold for €132,000

The 1975 Panther De Ville given to him by his then-wife had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.

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Tate brothers report to Romania police after return from US

The brothers report to Romanian police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation after returning from the US.

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Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Trump's ex daughter-in-law

The veteran golfer announces he is dating Vanessa Trump, who used to be married to Donald Trump Jr.

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First black Republican congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49

Love made history when she was voted into the House of Representatives for Utah, but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.

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Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.

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More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

That toll equates to about 2.1% of the 2.3 million population of the territory - or around 1 in 50 people.

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Moment Pope Francis greets cheering crowds from hospital window

It's the first public appearance for the pontiff since he was admitted in February.

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Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like.

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Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday

The Pope's doctor said his life "was in danger" during his five weeks in hospital.

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Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

The Israel Defense Forces had earlier threatened a "severe response" after three rockets were intercepted in the Israeli town of Metula.

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Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border

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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.

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Israel defence minister threatens to 'seize additional territories' in Gaza

The IDF will continue its ground operation in Gaza "with increasing intensity" until Hamas remaining hostages, Israel Katz says.

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Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.

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Anger as Indonesia law allows military bigger role in government

Critics warn the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto's dictatorship.

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Armed men abduct dozens from a bus in Ethiopia

The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July.

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Colombian police arrest Italian fugitive accused of being mafia boss

Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America".

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Ex-researcher sentenced to death for spying, China says

The researcher sold classified material at a "very low price" to a foreign spy agency, authorities say.

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Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested in major crackdown

Ekrem Imamoglu's detention comes days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate.

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'Once again, fear has gripped the people'

Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire.

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At least 12 dead in Honduras plane crash

Officials who took part in the emergency operations said that five people were rescued.

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Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts

The US president signed an executive order on Friday to stop funding the American global broadcaster, following criticism from Elon Musk.

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Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43

Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18.

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Saakashvili handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

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Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles

Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December - but was only found on Wednesday.

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US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order

Their arrival comes less than 24 hours after a federal judge blocked a law Trump planned to use for the deportations.

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Trump silences Voice of America as staff put on leave

More than 1,300 staff including journalists and producers have been put on administrative leave.

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Watch: Man films as tornado tears past his house

The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property.

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Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC

The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".

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'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

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Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

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US rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance

A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.

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Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.

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Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy

Tuscany's president advises residents to exercise "the utmost attention and caution".

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Power bank likely caused S Korea plane fire, investigators say

The Air Busan plane was destroyed in January when a fire broke out inside the cabin.

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South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

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India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US

Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions.

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Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM

The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother.

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Moment inmates stage prison break in Indonesia

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.

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Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on hijacked train

More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.

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Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia

An explosives-laden vehicle blew up before gunmen entered the hotel, witnesses say.

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Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.

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Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.

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Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan - military chief

The soldiers will help South Sudan's president "secure" the capital, Uganda's Gen Kainerugaba says.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

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Explosive-laden caravan plot was a hoax, say Australian police

Police allege organised criminals planted the caravan to provoke fear of an antisemitic attack.

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A simple guide to Canada's federal election

Canada could hold a national election soon, just as politicians and voters are focused on a trade war with its neighbour, the US.

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Watch: 'Canada will never, ever be part of America', incoming PM says

Mark Carney says threats from Washington threaten Canada's way of live.

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Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House

President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time.

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DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year.

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Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

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South Korea's impeached president Yoon released from detention

Yoon Suk Yeol still faces trial on insurrection charges for his failed attempt to impose martial law.

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Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze

US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended.

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Watch: 'Worst is yet to come' as ex-cyclone nears Australia

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from the Gold Coast, as strong winds and heavy rains batter the region.

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Ros Atkins on... the week after the Oval Office row

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine.

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Donald Tusk announces military training plan for all Polish men

Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.

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Ex-Olympian wanted by FBI on drug ring charges

Former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list.

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Stripes and shades: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

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Sexual harassment petition against Nigeria's senate president dismissed

A senator accused Godswill Akpabio of harassing her - allegations he denied.

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Watch: Australia's east coast braces for Cyclone Alfred

It's the first cyclone to hit the region in since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.

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'America is back': Watch highlights from Trump's speech

Trump touted many of his executive actions, praised Musk for his work with Doge and named a teenager a Secret Service agent.

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Children evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment

The first of an estimated 2,000 Gazan children needing medical treatment arrive in Jordan.

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Watch: Chaos as MPs throw smoke grenades in Serbian Parliament

At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors.

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Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause

One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives".

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China, Mexico and Canada hit back against Trump tariffs

Canada, Mexico and China have vowed to retaliate after tariffs on goods entering the US from their countries came into effect.

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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party

Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded.

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Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Several others were hurt in the rare attack by a member of Israel's Druze community, in Haifa.

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Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.

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Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith has been missing for over a year after she disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of faking genocide suspects video

Rwanda-backed rebels said they captured fighters from a group that took part in the 1994 genocide.

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Pope absent from St Peter's Square for third week

Pope Francis is unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing a text.

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Watch: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.

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Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

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Four dead and several missing after India avalanche

A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana.

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Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous Oval Office encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.

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European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

The Ukrainian president thanks European leaders for their support after a flurry of messages on social media.

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Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

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Hundreds in US climate agency fired in latest cuts

Around 880 workers - including weather forecasters - are reported to have lost their jobs.

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What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died.

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Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.

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Trump foreign aid freeze to stay for now, US Supreme Court chief rules

The decision goes against a lower court judge's ruling that the government had to pay aid contractors.

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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China.

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Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'

Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

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Don't slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

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Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.

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Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel

Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel's roof collapsed.

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Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump over Ukraine funding

The two leaders discussed funding the Ukraine war effort on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Love, loss and duty: Ukraine's photojournalists share stories of war

Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.

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SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award

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Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

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French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.

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Trans Euphoria star says new passport lists her as male

Hunter Schafer, a transgender woman, hits out at President Donald Trump's policies on gender.

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Fit for a pontiff: Inside the Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.

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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

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Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.

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Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel

Many held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive.

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Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone.

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Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.

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Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

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'Died for stealing chocolate': Pakistan anger over death of child maid

Pakistani police have filed murder charges against a couple who employed the 13-year-old girl.

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Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.

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What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve.

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Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.

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Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC

A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks.

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Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss

The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.

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One year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?

For years, Navalny was Vladimir Putin's biggest political rival, but now the Russian opposition is weaker than ever.

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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

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Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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'I felt a slimy texture brush my face': Man describes being swallowed by whale

Adrián Simancas, 23, was kayaking off Chilean Patagonia when he found himself inside a whale.

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Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.

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Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

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DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

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Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.

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Top prosecutor resigns after being told to drop case against NYC mayor Eric Adams

Danielle Sassoon quit rather than follow an order to drop a corruption case against Eric Adams, saying it set " dangerous precedent".

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'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support

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Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.

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Dozens evacuated in Argentine skyscraper fire

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital.

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Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Korea

The country's acting president has ordered an investigation into the incident in the city of Daejeon.

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Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.

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CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

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How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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Man arrested after 'serious incident' in north Dublin

He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.

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Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.

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Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.

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Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange

Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".

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Experts warn of threat to global health as US freezes overseas aid

The spread of disease, as well as delays to the development of vaccines and new treatments, could be affected by cuts to USAID.

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Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France

Actor Callum Kerr said the family are grieving the loss of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were found dead in France.

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Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.

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Alaska authorities search for missing small plane

The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when "its position was lost".

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Stylish earrings to gold shoes on show at South Africa's biggest political event

A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.

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Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home

It was sparked by news Sheikh Hasina would address the country via social media from exile in India.

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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final show

The band will reunite to play a charity show with metal legends Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.

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Moment tiger and boar rescued from well in India

Officials say the unlikely pair fell into the water when the tiger was chasing the boar.

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USAID staff will be put on leave starting on Friday

The agency has become a focus of the Trump administration's efforts to cut government spending.

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Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station.

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Five ways China is hitting back against US tariffs

China has set out a series of measures to kick in next week after the US introduced 10% tariffs on imports from the country.

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Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

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Amy Allen becomes first woman to win best songwriter Grammy

She was nominated for her work on hits for Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake.

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Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes Groundhog Day weather prediction

People gathered for the annual Groundhog Day winter forecast in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

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Shelling at busy Sudanese market 'fills mortuary with bodies'

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

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Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity".

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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

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Trump says he ordered airstrikes on Islamic State in Somalia

Trump says he ordered military airstrikes on a senior Islamic State attack planner in Somalia.

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Medical patients leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens after eight months

Fifty sick and wounded Palestinians crossed into Egypt to receive medical treatment, according to Gaza's health ministry.

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Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.

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Celebrations as crowd greets freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank

In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023.

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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

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Who are the victims of the DC plane crash?

The victims of the mid-air collision include dedicated flight attendants and talented ice skaters.

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Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.

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Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote

The former chancellor's comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD.

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Chaos and celebrations as eight more hostages released by Hamas

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals comprised the latest group of hostages released since the Gaza ceasefire was announced.

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Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches

Two separate avalanches killed four Norwegians and one Swiss skier.

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Man who burned Quran 'shot dead in Sweden'

Salwan Momika, 38, is reported to have been killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm.

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Sea of belongings strewn aside as worshippers flee India crush

The surge happened when people who were sleeping on the riverbank were trampled by other pilgrims.

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BBC reports from scene of India's Kumbh Mela crush

Vikas Pandey and Samira Hussain explain how the chaos unfolded in northern India.

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China's DeepSeek AI shakes industry and dents America's swagger

The app spooked the markets as well as the bullish sense of American superiority in AI development.

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Israel says eight hostages to be freed in Gaza deal's first phase are dead

A government spokesman says information provided by Hamas overnight matches Israel's intelligence.

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Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

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Russia focuses on Soviet victims of WW2 as officials not invited to Auschwitz ceremony

The country has shifted focus away from the Holocaust to the suffering of Soviet people during World War Two.

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Lebanon ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes

Lebanon and the US said the agreement will remain in place until 18 February.

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Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

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'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with families

The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.

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Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.

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The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

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Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

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US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.

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'I had anti-government views so they treated me for schizophrenia'

Student among dozens who challenged China’s authorities to have been sent to psychiatric units, BBC finds.

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'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples

Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?

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Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

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'We Watch The Flower': Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.

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Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny

He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.

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'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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Ten dead in ski resort fire at Turkish hotel

At least two of the victims died after jumping from the hotel's windows, reports said.

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Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency

$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.

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Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor

The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.

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India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms.

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Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.

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'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

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Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

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Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested.

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Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny

The trio were arrested as authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died last February.

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Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters

The two largest fires are still burning after more than a week - but gusts that fanned the flames have eased.

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US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.

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Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

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Dozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefire

More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force.

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Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.

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What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song

The rapper withdraws a case accusing his label of artificially boosting the success of Not Like Us.

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Lazio falconer sacked for sharing explicit photos of prosthetic penis

Lazio sack club falconer, Juan Bernabe, for sharing explicit photos online.

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LA man saves street from 'apocalyptic' wildfires

Chester Griffiths says the ferocity of the flames demonstrates the need for residents to be prepared.

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Queen Elizabeth was not officially told art surveyor was Soviet spy for years

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.

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Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state

The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday.

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.

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Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

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Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.

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Trump threats cast ominous shadow over icy fjords of Greenland

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".

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Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go

The BBC investigates possible scenarios for the huge Arctic territory's future as the US president-elect talks about taking control of it.

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Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing

The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at what the sentence means for the incoming president.

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Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following.

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Mel Gibson says his home burned down in LA fires

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.

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Before and after images of LA buildings compared

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt compares before and after pictures of the city showing the scale of the LA fires.

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Army chief elected Lebanon's president after years of deadlock

The crisis-plagued country's divided parliament ends a power vacuum that lasted more than two years.

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Powerful photos reveal dramatic scenes as LA fires rage

The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.

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Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran

Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

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Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire

A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.

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Trump seeks to block release of special counsel report

Lawyers of the US president-elect oppose the release of findings from two abandoned criminal investigations.

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Harris to certify Trump's US election win, four years after Capitol riot

Monday's session in Congress comes on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021.

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Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

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'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist in Thailand

Blanca Ojanguren García was gored to death while bathing the animal.

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Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m

The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan.

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Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.

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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume

She was taken hostage along with six other female conscript soldiers in October 2023.

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Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom

Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.

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World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

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King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny.

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Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

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Five things to watch as Congress begins a new year

The Republicans' slim majority in the House faces a first test as Mike Johnson bids to return as speaker.

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The Osmonds pay tribute to 'genius' brother Wayne

The guitarist and singer, who co-wrote some of the family's biggest hits, dies at the age of 73.

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Within seconds, celebrations turn to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.

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Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.

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Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, medics say

Three children and two women were also reportedly among the 11 killed at a tent camp.

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'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of New Orleans carnage

Revellers had been celebrating the new year when a driver ploughed his pick-up truck into a large crowd.

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Watch: BBC visits scene of deadly New Orleans attack

The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack.

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Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.

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Ten people killed in New Orleans as vehicle ploughs into crowd

At least 30 others also injured in mass casualty event on popular Bourbon Street

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