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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Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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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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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

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'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza

In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.

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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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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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Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".

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Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave

Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

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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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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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Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

The Lebanese man 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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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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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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Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

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Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.

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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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Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire

Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

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EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war.

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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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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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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

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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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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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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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What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.

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'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

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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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Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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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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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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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

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Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show

Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.

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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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UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.

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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.

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Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees

The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland.

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US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure

The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

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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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Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?

Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

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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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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

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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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