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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