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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