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Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home

Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rH32zKM

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jkho9dG

Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs

The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9jIknld

Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PIY4g5c

Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect

It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w1lU0OI

Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQtbi1v

Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3EvtlZ1

Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs

The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWGc860

Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'

The judge ruled Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison despite his protected legal status, must be returned to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Qdt0MN

'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdWrwJx

Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jCp5MPF

Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash

Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lrs60bp

Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jkr0Lq2

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iXNAMzO

Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash

Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wfeFB7z

'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay

The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVe6Rzg

Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b0Dm1oO

Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah

It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f3UmeNG

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b9y70gB

Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't

India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewWGibt

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally party leader can run for French president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qW4u6UH

Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye Hall

The US's former envoy to Kabul said that Ms Hall is now in the care of Qatari officials and would "soon be heading home". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rnOzcw

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,600 as people dig for survivors with bare hands

An acute lack of equipment, patchy communications and wrecked roads are hampering the search for survivors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjihwLX

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eoirw1F

'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ucgnKVr

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials showed a "lack of respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/io14yxI

Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'

The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tw8N2AO

Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nt7WFGw

N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'

Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGEbxiQ

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mzKYkhO

Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AkWGDqh

Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PqUt68m

UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QiAonTp

Meghan launches online shop for fans to buy her fashion favourites

The ShopMy platform is marketed at "elite creators" for them to earn money from links they have shared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2iHUwIY

Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QtGxoIj

India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kn3uYxs

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MW3AEhT

Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8YZD1uW

Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fq0tSxX

At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jZ2c9tY

Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wD0K4j6

Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?

Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xpF64jr

Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border from BBC News https://ift.tt/WaeFhlT

Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department

The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sqRMPb3

Trump administration 'evaded' providing deportation flight information, judge says

The judge has given the government until Friday to provide an update from someone directly involved in the discussions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jugGYRD

Ukraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' words

Artem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/flvDpuG

Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lK9tBGD

Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO from BBC News https://ift.tt/8KylBv9

'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sS3YpQz

BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vtNQo1R

Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Witnesses reveal shocking details into the disappearance of a young South African girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9GnOwT0

King meets Carney in symbolic support for Canada

The King, who is also head of state of Canada, meets the country's new prime minister Mark Carney amid a trade war with the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5XJD9Wu

No evidence for Trump claim about 'void' Biden pardons and autopen

President Trump claims 'many' of Biden's pardons are void because they were signed automatically and not by hand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2PrpJF

US tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms leave 37 dead and 'staggering' damage

The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQC7rzN

'I lost everything' - Survivors and relatives speak of their grief

Survivors and relatives of those who died in a fire in North Macedonia speak of their grief. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FdE2yXh

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3GVaYCW

Gene Hackman's will excludes children and leaves $80m fortune for late wife

The legendary actor's three children are not named in his will, but they may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0nGaMj

Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCT4OU5

Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JGVEwIe

14 things the Trump administration did this week

This week in the White House, the US president escalated his global trade war and tried to broker peace in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TxfAjVK

'Terrifying and exhausting' - passengers describe escape from burning plane

Witnesses share their exhausting and terrifying escape after a plane forced to make an emergency landing caught fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/amfrAl7

Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SH9qfpE

Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vp1IgEx

Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia

Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Dy2cpG

Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?

Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UzsMYdc

BBC Verify: Ukraine loses territory to Russia in Kursk

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8pt9DH

Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter

The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oSFIa6j

Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway

Jean-Pierre Maldera's death comes ten years after the disappearance of his brother Robert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TP2kojZ

EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUL6Em9

It's Russia that may now be feeling the pressure

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kfG17jC

BBC Verify examines moments before cargo ship and oil tanker collision

Ship tracking data sheds light on what happened before the two vessels, the Solong and Stena Immaculate, collided in the North Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GWOEBki

Whole families killed in recent Syria violence, says UN

The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yn4QE6i

'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon

Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQ8PhXw

What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rX1Bha

Early summer could spell trouble for India's farms and factories

Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9om20by

Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQ6k9tC

Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wy9bR0l

Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'

Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1yUjap0

What is hantavirus, disease which killed Gene Hackman's wife?

Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the deadly disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrO49aQ

Syrian security forces accused of executing dozens of Alawites

A UK-based wartime monitor says 52 Alawite minority members of former President Bashar al-Assad were executed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k1DSwv8

Syrian government still faces threat from Assad loyalists

Clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in the dictator's former heartlands show the risks ahead, writes Middle East correspondent Hugh Bachega. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TCEvXI1

'We're gutted' - Make-A-Wish trip cancelled after Eurostar bomb disruption

Toni Mannion was looking forward to making "special memories" with her terminally ill daughter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LFmhYa

As US and Canada trade barbs, it's so far so good for Mexico's Sheinbaum

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader's approach to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6MvgkAV

Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital

The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2q8Gmu

Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister

The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dXRjvWO

Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt." from BBC News https://ift.tt/dyzMrf0

What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hGHpzfQ

US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages

Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZevBa3X

Don't complain about use of New Zealand's Māori name, MPs told

It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TakuB54

Trump condemns Zelensky remarks that war's end is 'far away'

Trump has also criticised a UK-led European summit which pledged to boost Ukrainian defences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQcay4M

Macron floats one-month Ukraine truce: Would it work?

BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale considers the idea suggested by the French president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lPvhnsQ

Pope Francis 'alert' after respiratory failure

The Pope resumes mechanical ventilation after suffering two "acute respiratory failures" on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJFkbx6

Rising egg prices in the US spark chicken rental trend

The service provides hens, feed, and support for six months, allowing customers to collect fresh eggs at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWQTu1A

'Are you aware of truce reports?' - BBC's Laura Kuenssberg asks Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky tells the BBC he is "aware of everything" after European summit in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h1Q8Gid

Was Starmer's summit enough to shift the diplomatic dial?

Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part. from BBC News https://ift.tt/flkvPUK

Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7MyvbLS

'They don't belong in the Med': Future of homeless orcas still uncertain

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rWf2uHg

His name was in a child abuse diary - now his family listen to 'vile' testimony

Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, including Mauricette Vinet's grandson from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcZ70BV

R&B hitmaker Angie Stone reported dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance, according to US media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ExpY8w

What it was like in the room during Oval Office shouting match

BBC reporters witnessed the extraordinary exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky firsthand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1PQnf4

DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting

Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vErk2qt

Three dead as 'brutal' cyclone sweeps through Reunion

The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u30LBvx

Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart

In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even "falsely implicating" people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Y6M9K7

Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight

The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/buDScYt

Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures

The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q0G7pzl

Did Iron Age 'begin' in India? Tamil Nadu dig sparks debate

Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey's Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrW5emv

Bosnian-Serb leader sentenced to jail in landmark trial

Dodik's trial had been widely seen as a test for the Balkan nation's weak central government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bangOBM

Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KR2DNwQ

'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZvyrmN

Dead body placed beside Australian couple on flight

Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pu3MCxJ

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CbF1cls

Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

The star's other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Td3zBP

List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cFg5jNi

Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBIrXui

Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children

Tuareg separatists accuse Russian Wagner fighters and Malian soldiers of killing 24 civilians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAVOBk7

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagon

The new Pentagon chief had accused CQ Brown of a "woke" focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BVgCHpI

California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/163F97j

Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault

Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7nmVGqA

'The smallest coffins are the heaviest': Israel grieves youngest hostages

The return of the children in coffins, and their mother's absence, is being painfully felt across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9YK8m0k

Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65GlktJ

Return of bodies marks day of anguish for Israel

Many held out hope that the Bibas family might have still been alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ODyBevM

Russian mafia money-laundering ring broken up in Spain

Police say they arrested 14 people in raids in Spain and Portugal last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76RkE0f

'Help us': Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel

Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jd1kevg

'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws ire

What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/12mGRxW

Can Europe and UK persuade Trump they're relevant to Ukraine's future?

Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's Katya Adler writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qp6ktHi

Illegal and unseen: Nine surprising facts about Indians in the US

Indians make up only a small share of the overall unauthorised migrant population in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCcQSBE

Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58wPz2O

Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC

A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pju5AQS

French customs seize dinosaur teeth found in lorry

The teeth belonging to creatures from roughly 70 million years ago were discoveredin a lorry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHV9j3w

The children of Gaza surviving in a warzone

A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3XPa79O

Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal

Donald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks? from BBC News https://ift.tt/7GSd5rb

Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ra9iWjg

JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration

The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lf0XlNa

Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal

Israel's government says Hamas must free three living hostages on Saturday or the ceasefire will end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nrKLbq0

Leaders set for key security meeting as 'old' world order at risk of crumbling

The BBC's Frank Gardner says Nato's unity is badly dented with decisions over Ukraine set to be discussed in Munich. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Stf4eoW

Sicily's gangsters forced to modernise but complain they can't get the staff

An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyCvOBc

The American goods that could rise in price from metal tariffs

Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AxXeWG

Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily

More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FyTCoeU

Salman Rushdie testifies he thought he was dying after stabbing

The author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LuH1JEV

Romania president resigns after impeachment pressure over cancelled vote

His exit comes as political opponents had sought to remove him over remaining in office beyond the end of his term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYvHQB4

South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eVsXnp7

Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far-right

The far-right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFoSziD

Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority, exit poll shows

Alvin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's parliamentary election but not be able to govern alone, an exit poll predicts from BBC News https://ift.tt/1QsHyoc

Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrTyMFD

What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?

Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HEuSW2t

Musk's Doge takes aim at US consumer protection agency

The billionaire aide to Donald Trump indicates he wants to see the end of an agency founded after the financial crash of 2007-8. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WhGgjda

African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZuR3qr

Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence

Whoever wins the presidential election will be tasked with restoring security to the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rjD2Hzf

Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5B3jhAt

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNmqLIg

Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kgjKvxe

Analysis: Trump's real-estate instincts clash with his America First worldview

This isn't the first time he has seen a foreign policy problem as a business opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/52IAQ6p

'Both sides suffer' - Shanghai residents on tensions over tariffs

Residents of China's largest city gave their thoughts on Trump's tariffs and their nation's response. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGWiqQF

Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing paralysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvcHfqJ

BBC joins Gazan girl, 2, on leg of trip to Jordan for life-saving treatment

Two-year-old Habiba al-Askari needs advanced medical treatment for a rare disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAoS2GP

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJCi2vt

Canadian fans boo US anthem as tariffs spur 'buy local' pledge

Canadians have begun booing the US anthem at sports games, signalling the depth of anger at steep tariffs issued by Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OB6xrYH

Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin

The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/by02vgl

Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hksnpqf

How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xsmfl2D

Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four peoplewere killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TYvpw7W

Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HfyU7Sb

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

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYgMU4N

Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k34C82L

Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy

The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B31WI0o

Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PeiKZ7y

Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows

The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rXqyJnl

Selena Gomez's tears dismissed by Trump's 'border tsar'

The star was seen sobbing in a now-deleted Instagram post about the president's immigration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1JDw0aA

Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58Jei0W

Trump to sign order eliminating DEI from military

The president also will reinstate US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHj3Cq2

My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2fMSIQt

S Korean president charged with insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented indictment means the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uYpjMJ

Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EM6ItHg

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

The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZVuwfh

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

The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjMak1B

Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLapkf9

Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US

Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E8eO4KP

US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pngWl5P

Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYwT2Bs

New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SyM7DXn

Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions

The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B3QSzpb

Eleven killed after passengers fleeing rumours of fire were hit by another train

Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yOi1IsM

Does China 'operate' Panama Canal like Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IKRD6b8

Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel

At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YBL6Cl

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for siblings, Fauci and Jan 6 riot panel

The outgoing president says the action will prevent "unjustified... politically motivated prosecutions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FzJ1x0t

'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zcXUGER

Awkward air kiss as Trump enters Capitol to applause

Melania's hat appeared to get in the way, when Donald Trump leaned in to kiss her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJVKPu3

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

The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/he48BpY

Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

The march took place ahead of Trump's arrival to the nation's capital as he prepares to be sworn in on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nPdMgcW

Colombian drug gang violence kills 60 people

Attacks between guerrilla groups have also seen thousands displaced from the country's Catatumbo region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKQNt19

Thousands protest in Washington DC ahead of Trump inauguration

Thousands of people joined in on demonstrations as the United States prepares to inaugurate its new president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hqzfCOx

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A3sxZnT

Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2maR7q

'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds

Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N6o2ETM

Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ntl86ms

'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R2NMxO9

How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cq7nOyB

Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a "loose end" was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ES8sYVQ

Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict

The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMjWtYI

Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEtqmp4

Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now

Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9BoIMFf

Palestinians and Israelis dare to hope as Gaza deal reportedly close

Mediator Qatar says there are no major issues blocking a ceasefire and hostage release agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYlnsJI

US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4vbz3c

Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DSYVinu

'I have been saved': Tanzanian activist kidnapped in Kenya, found hours later

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wHayNRI

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

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hoi9aX8

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNaZ6Uv

A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v1K7DJs

Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AEpeKNY

Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dG9o20n

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4DtWvj

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

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHMxhEL

Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQ5ewnV

Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E2FP7sS

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

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams from BBC News https://ift.tt/KfguyZ5

Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVIWPwY

Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I1SMrtj

Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months

Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aK98Fdg

BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction

Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0kdh4UR

Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4hFy3E

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

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lCLaudj

Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4IGJvN

Trump Jr to visit Greenland after father repeats desire for US ownership

The president-elect says US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/C03lEXP

Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint

One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVyMnJ0

Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EYiwsZ9

Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YmphKBo

Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JQW3HMC

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

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nqiWFsf

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

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KBQqINE

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

President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IeFi6ZH

Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4o01S8E

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

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXc5IHb

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

Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hbTO3Up

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

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A2Jw4zs

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

Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/54RUQ9M

Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack

As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5oM2XDg

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0tavqB

Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier

Las Vegas police said the the person found in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head was Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ks4hJHZ

Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYeUjTV

Manhunt after mass shooting in Montenegro

Police search for a gunman who killed ten people including two children in the south of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFr32bl

One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel

The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42tSUx9

What we know about the New Orleans attacker

The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zgpmtwy