At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

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'Superbook Japan' Changes Lives of Young Viewer and His Single Mom

The original Superbook first hit Japan's airwaves in 1981. Since its debut and success, CBN has televised the updated animated Bible series, reaching a new generation of Japanese children. One of them is 11-yr-old Eisuke Kakinuma.

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Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.

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Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy

The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time

There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday.

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Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico

US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America.

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Drone footage shows devastation in Gaza's Jabalia and Beit Hanoun

Aid agencies have described a catastrophic situation in north Gaza, where 300,000 displaced Palestinians have returned.

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DeepSeek: How China's 'AI heroes' overcame US curbs to stun Silicon Valley

How did a little-known Chinese start-up build a powerful new AI model despite restrictions?

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Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

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Showdown at the Panama Canal: A US Ally Gets Caught in the Middle of Trump vs. China

The Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes, has become a hot discussion item thanks to President Donald Trump. Much of that has to do with China's growing influence in the region, and he's making waves about America taking it back.  

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Trump to sign order eliminating DEI from military

The president also will reinstate US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines.

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My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.

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S Korean president charged with insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented indictment means the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted.

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Survivors return as world remembers Auschwitz 80 years after liberation

Fifty survivors - now in their late 80s and 90s - will attend a ceremony marking the camp's liberation.

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Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

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Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal

Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote

The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.

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IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civilians

The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds.

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'Murder of a Country': Gold Fueling Sudan's 'Catastrophic' War, Thousands Dead, Millions on the Run

Sudan is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands dead and millions displaced after nearly two years of brutal conflict between military factions. As CBN News discovered, civilians are bearing the brunt of the violence while famine grips much of the country.

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Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

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Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders.

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Watch: 'I do', say Thai couples as country legalises same-sex marriage

The BBC spoke to couples who married at a Bangkok mall to ask what the legalisation means to them.

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Cat makes three flights in 24 hours after being left on plane

Mittens was flown three times between New Zealand and Australia after being forgotten in a plane's cargo hold.

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Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel

At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu.

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Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel

At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu.

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US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees

Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges.

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Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President

The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'.

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Influencers, tech bros, MMA fighters: Trump's inauguration guests

The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.

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'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.

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Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel

Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces.

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Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait

Photographers describe the photo as "serious", "ominous" and a "message picture".

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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

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Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

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'People were flying' after ski lift failed - eyewitness

At least 30 people have been injured when a ski lift failed in northern Spain, 17 of them seriously.

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Raids targeting anti-corruption chief rock Hungary's government

Ferenc Biro is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority but says it is politically motivated.

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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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Biden warns of dangers of oligarchy taking shape in US

The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.

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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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'Live From Every Continent': Jennie Allen's Global Christian Event, Translated Live in 80+ Languages

In just a few months Christians will gather for an unprecedented global event called Gather25. 

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'Intrusive and Burdensome': UK Bill Will Force Homeschool Parents to Report All Activities to Gov't

A newly proposed U.K. government bill will require homeschool parents to report activities like Sunday school and sports club attendance to the government. One faith-based group is calling the requirement "intrusive and burdensome" and a "bureaucratic over-reach."

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Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, source tells BBC

The Israeli PM's office says there are "unresolved clauses" but it hopes a deal can be finalised within hours.

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US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

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Composer Arnold Schoenberg's archive destroyed in LA fires

About 100,000 scores by the Austrian-American composer have been lost in the Pacific Palisade fires.

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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

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The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

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Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay

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Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election.

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.

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Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say

A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.

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The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams

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Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

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Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

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Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months

Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls.

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Wycliffe Associates to Use Elon Musk's Starlink to Spread the Gospel in Remote Parts of the World

A ministry that aims to give people in remote regions of the world the Word of God in their own language will be using satellite internet service owned by SpaceX to put Bibles into their hands faster. 

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BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction

Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area.

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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

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Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

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Trump threatens 'very high' tariffs on Denmark over Greenland

In a rambling news conference, the president-elect also repeated the idea of the US taking over Canada and the Panama Canal.

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Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration

Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms

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Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint

One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.

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Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.

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Innovative 'BibleProject' Opens God's Word to Millions in 56 Languages: 'The Story Leads to Jesus'

Tucked away in a quiet Portland neighborhood is an animation studio that is opening the Bible to millions in a new and fresh way. An idea of some college buddies has become one of the most successful ways for people to understand the Bible. 

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Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

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New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians.

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Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo

The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.

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The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

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Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

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Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

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Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin

Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.

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China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

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Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time

Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case against him.

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Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier

Las Vegas police said the person found in the burned vehicle is believed to be US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger.

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What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

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Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

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Police probing cybertruck explosion at Trump Las Vegas hotel

The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects.

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