The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Researchers Discover 'Breakthrough' Manuscripts by Apostle Paul

Researchers backed by the University of Glasgow have discovered dozens of previously lost pages from one of the earliest manuscripts of New Testament writings by the Apostle Paul.

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Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

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Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

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UK Pastor Exposes Shocking Details About His Dramatic Arrest: 'They'll Never Stop Me'

A crackdown on free speech and religious liberty in England has once again led to outrage. A shocking video shows authorities hauling away a 66-year-old street preacher and grandfather in handcuffs. His alleged "crime?" He was publicly sharing the gospel and speaking out about Islam.

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes

Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.

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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".

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'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

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US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations

The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

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France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

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US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive

In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

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Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke

In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

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Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

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Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

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Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

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BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

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Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

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Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

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Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.

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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.

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Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

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Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?

Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.

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Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'

Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.

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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.

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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

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100 Missionaries Deploy to 10/40 Window Amid Increasing Reports of Visions of 'The Man in White'

Until recent ceasefire agreements in the Middle East, Christians who gathered to pray and worship in war zones regularly heard overhead missiles hit their targets – explosions happening as they courageously united to exalt the name of Jesus from secret locations. 

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Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

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No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

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Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

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Iran's Doomsday Theology and The Far Deadlier Danger Coming from Sunni Extremists

President Trump says the war with Iran could be over soon. The regime, however, is unlikely to give up its apocalyptic jihad against Israel and the West, and a far greater threat may lie ahead.

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Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .

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Trailblazing black beauty queen who defied apartheid South Africa dies aged 76

At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".

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Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.

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Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

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DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.

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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

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Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.

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Where Does God Come From? Apologist Frank Turek Tackles Atheists' Creation Challenge

Apologist Frank Turek recently addressed a question that often comes from critics of God who ponder where the Lord originated.

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Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.

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Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment

The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.

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Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines

During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.

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Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

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Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

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After Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?

Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

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Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront

She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.

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Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

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Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The announcement came after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday which killed 303 people, according to health officials.

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BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45

The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.

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Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.

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Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

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Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses Australia extradition battle

Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.

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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

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Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

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After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

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Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

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Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

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Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?

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Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war

The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.

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Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

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Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

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Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job

The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.

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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

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Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy

The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

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UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?

The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped

Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.

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22 Cancun Spring Breakers Baptized in the Ocean: 'On His Knees Right There on the Beach'

This month, dozens of Christians shared the Gospel with tourists and locals in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. What happened there is amazing.

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'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence

There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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Sentenced to Death for Following Jesus, She Now Believes Iran's Spiritual Chains Are Breaking

As Israeli and U.S. military strikes decimate Iran's Islamic regime and its nuclear capabilities, an Iranian woman who was jailed and sentenced to die on apostasy charges believes her countrymen will soon throw off their forced Muslim identities, embrace Christianity, and spark a spiritual awakening throughout the Middle East.

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Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

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Watch: Inside the Palestinian home attacked by settlers

Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.

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Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, officials say

The deaths were reported in four south-eastern Ukrainian regions in the past 24 hours.

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Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

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Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash

Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

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Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

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Worship Leader Brooke Ligertwood Shares Stunning Testimony of Answered Prayer From Ukraine

Houston, we have divine providence. Worship leader Brooke Ligertwood, known for songs like “A Thousand Hallelujahs” and “Bless God,” opened up on social media Sunday about an incredible encounter she had...

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How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

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Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial

The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

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US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

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Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

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Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

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US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

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UN receives reports alleging torture of detainees in Venezuela continues

The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

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Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

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BBC visits aftermath of Israeli strike on Lebanon that killed family as IDF targets Hezbollah

A relative tells BBC those killed were civilians and not Hezbollah operatives, but the Israel Defense Forces says it was targeting "terrorist infrastructure".

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

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Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade

Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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New CBN 'Supernatural' Film Explores Reality of Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare

Are angels and demons real, and do they influence the world today? Those questions and more are the focus of CBN's latest documentary, "Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons" with CBN News investigative journalist Billy Hallowell. 

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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

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French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

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SUPERNATURAL: A Mom Heard God's Voice & Obeyed – It Saved Her Son's Life

“I don’t know how you could hear my story and my testimony and not believe that there is a God.”

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Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant

Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

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Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

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BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

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US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows

A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.

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Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

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Formerly Gay Man Who Faced Jail After Sharing Testimony of Finding God Wins Big Case

An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faced potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ has won his years-long court battle.

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Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

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Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came

In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.

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Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

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Freed Korean Pastor After Controversial Arrest, Credits God's Grace, Prayer and US Intervention

The imprisonment of South Korean Pastor Hyun-bo Son has sparked widespread controversy since September. It marked the first time in 78 years that South Korea arrested a pastor for speaking out against the government. Although released on probation, the case has drawn concern for potential erosion of religious freedom in the country.

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Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security

Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.

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Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'

Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.

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US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says

More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

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Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn

The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.

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Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

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US sends planes to evacuate nationals from Middle East as Iran conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

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Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine

Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.

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New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape

Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

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CBN Ministry Has Been Broadcasting the Gospel Into Iran 24/7 for 20 Years

CBN can now reveal that, for more than 20 years, CBN has been sharing the Gospel with the people of Iran by satellite TV broadcasts, webcasts, and phone centers through a ministry we call Heart4Iran.

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Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping

Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

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A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

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Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran

People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.

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Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

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A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

The two countries are repairing a strained relationship as they also seek to reduce their trade reliance on the US.

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Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

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These filmmakers know exactly how to get you hooked on bizarre one-minute dramas

The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.

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Swarms of Locusts Across Sahara and Spanish Tourist Destination Described as 'Biblical'

It sounds like something right out of the Bible. Massive swarms of locusts have been flying across the Sahara Desert before moving on to other locations like the Spanish tourist destination, the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa.

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Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

Onlookers watched as the cooling tower of the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant in Germany collapsed.

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Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

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Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers say, while Trump was in Washington DC at the time.

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'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

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'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

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US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

One hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana.

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Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.

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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

Nasrallah Abu Siyam was the sixth American citizen killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank in the last two years.

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Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed

Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.

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Olympic Athlete Offers His Talents – and His Medals – to God

A Polish ski jumper gave thanks to God for his Olympic medals by laying them on a church altar. Kacper Tomasiak is the first ski jumper from Poland to ever win three medals in the same Olympic Games.

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How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape

The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

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Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

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'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

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Australian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home

The group of 34 women and children with family links to Islamic State group have been held in the Roj camp for nearly seven years.

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US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

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Motorbike raids on villages kill dozens in Nigeria

Armed men shot locals dead, set homes alight and abducted an "undetermined" number of people in Niger State.

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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

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Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change

The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.

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Indian man admits plot to kill US-based Sikh separatist leader

Nikhil Gupta faces a possible 40-year sentence in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil

The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.

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Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback

A catalogue of incidents at the world's most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny.

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Sudan war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days, UN says

Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in the city of el-Fasher, says a UN report.

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'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

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World Evangelical Alliance Aims for the Gospel for Everyone by 2033

More than 5,000 leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance gathered recently in Seoul, South Korea, to celebrate spreading the Gospel. They also renewed the commitment to reach every corner of the world, hoping to accomplish the vision of "The Gospel for Everyone by 2033." 

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Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

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Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony

Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

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US Sending 200 Troops to Fight Jihadist Terrorism in Nigeria

The U.S. is planning to send 200 American troops to help fight terrorism in Nigeria, according to a new report.

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Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

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Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says

Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.

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Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in Mexico

Vizsla Silver Corp says that family members of some of the kidnapped workers have informed the company that their relatives were found dead.

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Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90

The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.

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The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media

After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.

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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.

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Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast

The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.

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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

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What the Super Bowl means to American fans

NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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Revival in London: 2,000 Decisions for Jesus as Atlanta Pastor Preaches, UK Christians Mobilize

Nearly 2,000 young people either gave their lives to Jesus or made renewed commitments of faith at a large-scale evangelistic crusade in London last week, confirming what recent data already suggested: revival is here, and the UK Church must decide how to respond. 

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Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia

The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

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US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump

Their call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.

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Islamic State Jihadists Kill 162 People in Attacks on 2 Villages in Nigeria

Armed extremists killed 162 people during attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, a lawmaker said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.

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How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled

The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.

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Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

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France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.

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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

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'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

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Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win

Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

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Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

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Hindu Mob Destroys Homes of Indian Christians Who Refuse to Renounce Their Faith

A persecution watchdog group is sounding the alarm about the growing Christian persecution in India, pointing to a disturbing new report of violent destruction aimed at the homes of Christians. 

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Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.

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Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest

Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.

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During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'

The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

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Standing with the People of Iran: A Call to the Global Church

We look at the streets of Iran and see a valley of decision that concerns us all as Christians. For months, we have watched in awe alongside the rest of the world as ordinary citizens—students, professionals, mothers, and fathers—have stood before the machinery of a brutal regime with nothing but their voices and their yearning for basic human dignity.

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Canadian PM Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump

The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada.

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Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found

The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.

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Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.

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Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'

The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

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Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

The Lebanese man helped helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.

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How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.

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Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways in Oklahoma

A severe winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.

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Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats

Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.

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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.

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Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son

He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.

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What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.

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Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?

Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.

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Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

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Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes

President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.

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Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash

Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country.

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Watch: Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

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At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

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Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

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Worship as a Crime: Christian Killings Surge as Persecution Reaches Historic High

A new report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reveals the highest number of countries persecuting Christians in recorded history, with faith communities facing imprisonment, violence and even death simply for practicing their beliefs.

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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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Venezuela, Nicaragua Start Releasing US Citizens and Other Political Prisoners After Maduro Capture

Political prisoners are being released from jails in Venezuela and Nicaragua, following the dramatic nighttime raid that captured dictator Nicolás Maduro. Pressures from the Trump administration are shifting the political climate in these nations and giving hope to the millions oppressed by their regimes. 

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Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion

At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says.

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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters

Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe

Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.

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Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne

Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whiskey

The UK-owned, Canadian-made whiskey is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.

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Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony

The former president didn't show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn't enforceable

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Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

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Le Pen blames European Parliament in appeal that could decide political fate

"We had no sense of having committed an offence," France's far-right leader tells an appeal to overturn a ban from contesting the next election.

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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

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Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result.

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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.

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Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights

All flights out of Kittila airport in northern Finland were cancelled on Sunday with temperatures falling as low as -38C.

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Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached

The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.

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Trump Delivers Major Blow to Iran and Hezbollah Amid Bold Venezuela Move: Report

As the situation in Venezuela continues to capture international attention, one expert believes the Trump administration’s decision to capture and detain former President Nicolás Maduro could yield positive results.

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Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

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US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.

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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

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Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response

Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.

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China Detains Nine Underground Church Members in Latest 'State-Sponsored Persecution'

China's crackdown on the underground church movement continues with the recent arrest of nine Christians while hundreds of armed police and special forces surrounded another church, causing members to flee.

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?

The White House says it is considering a range of options to take the island, including deploying the military.

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The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland

Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for the EU?

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Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing

The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the room as the former Venezuelan president addressed the judge.

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Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?

The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.

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Trump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'

President Donald Trump announced that the US will run Venezuela until a 'proper transition can take place.'

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Explosions and smoke at La Guaira port

Venezuela has declared a national emergency, denouncing "extremely serious military aggression"

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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

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