Thursday, 20 February 2025

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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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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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Tuesday, 18 February 2025

'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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Monday, 17 February 2025

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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Sunday, 16 February 2025

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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Saturday, 15 February 2025

'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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Friday, 14 February 2025

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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Thursday, 13 February 2025

'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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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

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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Tuesday, 11 February 2025

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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Monday, 10 February 2025

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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Sunday, 9 February 2025

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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Saturday, 8 February 2025

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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Friday, 7 February 2025

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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Thursday, 6 February 2025

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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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

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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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

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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Monday, 3 February 2025

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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Sunday, 2 February 2025

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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Saturday, 1 February 2025

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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Friday, 31 January 2025

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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Thursday, 30 January 2025

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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Wednesday, 29 January 2025

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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Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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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Monday, 27 January 2025

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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Sunday, 26 January 2025

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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Saturday, 25 January 2025

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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Friday, 24 January 2025

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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Thursday, 23 January 2025

'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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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

'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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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

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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Monday, 20 January 2025

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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Sunday, 19 January 2025

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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Saturday, 18 January 2025

'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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Friday, 17 January 2025

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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Thursday, 16 January 2025

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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Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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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Tuesday, 14 January 2025

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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Monday, 13 January 2025

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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Sunday, 12 January 2025

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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Saturday, 11 January 2025

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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Friday, 10 January 2025

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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Thursday, 9 January 2025

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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Wednesday, 8 January 2025

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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Tuesday, 7 January 2025

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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Monday, 6 January 2025

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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Sunday, 5 January 2025

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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Saturday, 4 January 2025

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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Friday, 3 January 2025

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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Thursday, 2 January 2025

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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Wednesday, 1 January 2025

'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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Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel

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