World's rich in India for tycoon son's pre-wedding gala

Mark Zuckerberg and Rihanna are among guests at a pre-wedding party for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son.

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Oprah Winfrey to leave board of Weight Watchers

The celebrity recently revealed she used weight-loss drugs as a "maintenance tool."

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Texas battles its second-biggest wildfire in history

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has razed 500,000 acres north of the city of Amarillo and was uncontained.

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Raye's path to the Brits: 'It's not been the simplest story'

The pop star arrives at the Brits with seven nominations, after one of the biggest comebacks in pop.

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Fire truck drives through raging Texas wildfire

Flames tower above the road as thick smoke rises, in footage filmed by a local fire department.

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Watch: Inside the famous Sistine Chapel after crowds leave

At night a team of experts monitors and looks after Michelangelo's frescos.

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'White party' cancelled after local backlash

An advertisement specified a white dress code and had a line saying "Face control: white".

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Monica Lewinsky signed as face of top fashion brand

The former White House intern is working with fashion house Reformation to lead a voting campaign.

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South Korean woman dies as doctor strike continues

The woman in her 80s was turned away from seven different hospitals amid an ongoing strike.

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Watch: Runaway India train speeds past station without driver

Indian Railways has ordered an investigation after a train travelled 70km without a driver.

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Two bodies found in search for missing Sydney couple

Australian police say two bodies have been located during their search for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

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Russian defeat in Ukraine vital for Europe - Macron

France's president says European states will give Ukraine medium- and long-range missiles and bombs.

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Pakistan woman in Arabic print dress saved from mob

Hundreds mistakenly accused the woman of wearing a dress adorned with Quran verses.

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Runaway Indian train travels 70km without driver

Videos of the train zooming past railway stations went viral on social media.

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Mexico poll frontrunner deluged with hate messages

Claudia Sheinbaum, a close ally of President López Obrador, has had her phone number leaked online.

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In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon.

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Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported

It comes as police break up protests in Tel Aviv calling for the prime minister's resignation.

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Eiffel Tower set to reopen after six-day strike

Workers first walked out on Monday in a dispute over the way the tower was managed.

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Gaza desperately needs more aid but agencies can’t cope

Paul Adams examines why agencies are unable to get desperately needed aid into the Gaza Strip.

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Western leaders visit Kyiv as war in Ukraine enters third year

The anniversary comes at a difficult time for Kyiv, after retreat from a key town and US military aid on hold.

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Fifteen dead and dozens injured in China flat fire

Officials suggested the blaze started on the building's first floor, where electric bikes were stored.

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Two years into Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up

Ukrainians may be fatigued by the war, but they still see it as a fight for survival.

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Frontline medics count cost of two years of Ukraine war

Like most Ukrainian soldiers, Maj Oleh Kravchenko was not prepared for the brutality of Russia's invasion.

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Alabama IVF row an election-year political bombshell

Democrats have already seized on the issue, which could complicate Republican plans to win back suburban women.

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China tech firm claimed it could hack Foreign Office

A Chinese company claimed it had the ability to hack the UK's Foreign Office, leaked documents suggest.

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India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Libyan government says militias to leave Tripoli

Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes.

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Whale song mystery solved by scientists

Scientists deduce how whales sing under the sea, and why they can be drowned out by noisy ships.

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Israel condemns Lula likening Gaza war to Holocaust

Brazil's president is accused by Israel of "crossing a red line" after he made the comparison in a speech.

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Indian farmers say barricades won't stop Delhi march

Protesting Indian farmers are resuming their march to Delhi after talks with the government failed.

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How Russia has rebranded Wagner in Africa

Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.

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Navalny's widow faces daunting challenge

Yulia Navalnaya has made a dramatic and deliberate move to the forefront of Russian opposition politics.

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Determination and despair in Ukraine front-line town

In Lyman, eastern Ukraine, some want peace on any terms, while others still hope for victory.

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Indian airlines ordered to stop baggage delay chaos

The government has said that passengers should get their luggage within 30 minutes of landing.

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Mexicans stage mass rally against electoral changes

At least 90,000 throng central Mexico City, accusing the president of trying to undermine the top electoral body.

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Voters feel better about the economy. Will it help Biden?

Inflation is down and "vibes" are up - but younger Americans especially remain sceptical after the pain of soaring prices.

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Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

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Biden assures Zelensky US will send $60bn in aid

Ukraine's army was forced to withdraw from a key battle due to supply shortages, the US says.

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Brazil judge issues $48m fine over deadly sinkhole

Seven people died when a construction site suddenly collapsed, swallowing pedestrians and vehicles.

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'We're brown artists mixing Bollywood with Beyoncé'

British south Asian artists have historically been overlooked but now they are becoming mainstream.

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Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling

A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name.

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The Argentines backing a 'crazy' president's shock therapy

The new president's radical measures to overhaul the economy are loved by some, loathed by others.

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Imran Khan picks nominee for Pakistan PM

Omar Ayub will face off against the nominee of Khan's rivals, who have joined forces.

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Prince Harry tries a sit-ski on the slopes in Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the training camp for the 2025 Invictus Games on Wednesday.

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Ukraine fights on in ruined Avdiivka despite severe weapons shortage

After months of heavy fighting, Russian forces appear close to surrounding the ruins of Avdiivka.

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Taiwan: Two Chinese fishermen die after sea chase with coastguard

Beijing has strongly condemned the incident, which came at a time of heightened tensions.

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Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sunk off Crimea, says Ukraine

The landing ship Caesar Kunikov is hit in the Black Sea, according to Ukraine's armed forces.

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Kelvin Kangethe: US fugitive wanted for murder re-arrested in Kenya

Kelvin Kangethe escaped custody in Kenya, and is wanted by US police in connection with a murder.

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North Korea hacked emails of South Korea president's aide

This is thought to be the first time the North has successfully hacked a member of the S Korean President's team.

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Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders strike on Valentine's Day

The action, affecting firms such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats, is in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Landslide inches from luxury homes on California coast

At least three homes in Dana Point, California are under threat after a portion of the cliff they're on gave way.

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Watch: Kelce and Swift celebrate at the Super Bowl

The pop icon flew in from Japan to watch her boyfriend play in Las Vegas at the 2024 championship game.

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Senegal election crisis: 'We feel betrayed by President Macky Sall'

Imams and protesters unite in anger at a poll delay rocking Senegal's democratic credentials.

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Pakistan election: What comes next and who will be prime minister?

Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.

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Rafah: Israel says it will expand its military operations all the way south

Israel says it will expand its military operations all the way south into Rafah.

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Myanmar's military government enforces conscription law

Young people will have to serve at least two years in the army - which is struggling to contain insurgencies.

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Israel-Gaza war: Death and Israel’s search for ‘total victory’

Jeremy Bowen looks at Gaza's humanitarian crisis and a growing panic in Rafah over a looming Israeli offensive.

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Trump says he would 'encourage' Russia to attack Nato allies who don't pay their bills

The US presidential hopeful says he would not protect any country failing to pay its bills.

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Trinidad and Tobago hit by mystery ship oil spill

At least 15km (nine miles) of Tobago's coast is already affected after a mysterious ship overturned.

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Virat Kohli: India batter to miss rest of England Test series

India batter Virat Kohli will miss the rest of the Test series against England for personal reasons.

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Ukraine says three children among killed in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv

They were among seven people killed when a petrol station was hit in Kharkiv, local officials say.

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Iraq could be pushed into conflict, minister warns

The foreign minister says his country is paying a high price for tensions between the US and Iran.

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Watch: BBC returns to Japan’s earthquake 'wasteland’

A month after the deadly New Year’s quake, Shaimaa Khalil investigates the extent of devastation in Wajima.

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Haldwani: Uttarakhand on alert after four dead in clashes over mosque demolition

Violence broke out in Uttarakhand state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was illegal.

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Chocolate: Cocoa price hits record high as El Niño hurts crops

The cost of the key ingredient for making chocolate has roughly doubled since the start of last year.

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Ecuador becomes second Latin American state to decriminalise euthanasia

Ecuador's constitutional court votes seven to two in favour of allowing doctors to help a patient die.

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Why the Supreme Court is deciding if Donald Trump can be on Colorado's primary ballot

The court's decision on whether Donald Trump can be on a primary ballot has national implications.

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Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan

The pod of about a dozen killer whales were first spotted stranded on Monday north of Hokkaido.

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Jennifer Crumbley: When parents get the blame for a child's mass shooting

The conviction of a Michigan mother for her son's school shooting could have far-reaching implications.

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Russian air strikes reported on Kyiv

Air defence engages missiles over the capital amid reports of Russian attacks in other regions.

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China: Snowstorms spoil Lunar New Year travel for millions

Freezing weather has come in the middle of the "largest annual human migration".

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Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62

Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer

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Super Bowl 58: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories 'nonsense' - NFL boss Roger Goodell

Super Bowl conspiracy theories involving Taylor Swift are "nonsense", says NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

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US Senate releases deal on border and Ukraine - but will it ever become law?

The deal would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening laws at the US-Mexico border.

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More China tariffs if re-elected, Donald Trump says

The ex-president says he will impose tariffs that could be higher than 60% if he wins the election.

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Chile wildfires: 51 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region

Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas.

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Kenya femicide: Why men fail to condemn deadly misogyny

Rising cases of femicide reveal entrenched sexist attitudes in the East African nation.

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Chile forest fires: At least 51 dead, say officials

President Boric announced a state of emergency as forest fires scorched the Valparaíso region.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM and wife Bushra Bibi jailed for illegal marriage

The court voids Khan's marriage with a faith healer, in the latest case against the Pakistani ex-PM.

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New Mexico: Failed election candidate paid me to shoot officials, gunman says

The gunman says he helped a defeated Republican target the homes of Democrats in New Mexico.

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Paris knife attack: Three wounded at Gare de Lyon station

One suspect is arrested following the attack at Gare de Lyon, which wounded three people.

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Michael Jordan championship trainers sell for $8m

The auction of Jordan's shoes from six NBA finals has set a new world record for game-worn trainers.

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Malaysia halves ex-PM Najib Razak's jail term over 1MDB scandal

Najib's Razak's incarceration for the 1MDB scandal was seen as a rare triumph in the courts.

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'They're climbing on my car!': Rare bear cubs on the loose

Two kodiak bear cubs were spotted wandering more than 3,600 miles (5,800 km) from their usual habitat.

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China executes couple who flung two toddlers to their death

The father of the children conspired with his girlfriend to kill his two-year-old and one-year-old.

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