'How could this be true?' - the house that survived an inferno

A Los Angeles resident returned to find his home still standing after the Eaton fire torched his street.

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Homes and roads swamped by Brazil floodwaters

A state of emergency has been declared in southern Brazil after heavy rain caused flooding in costal cities.

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David Lynch: Mind-bending Twin Peaks director who embraced the weird

The visionary director's belief in American beauty and horror being two sides of the same coin was perfected in the iconic 1990 TV series.

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From snowy cities to Mexican border - Trump deportations loom

'Do it the right way' Texas border residents tell migrants, while Chicago neighbourhoods prepare for raids.

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Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

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Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers'

The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.

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'Your husband's being tortured, and it's your fault'

The wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war explains how Russia attempted to recruit her for sabotage.

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Moment slackliner conquers highline walk between Dubai towers

The world champion slackliner crossed the 100m-long highline walk set up at a height of 224m between the towers.

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Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

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S Korea begins impeachment trial against suspended president

Yoon will be removed from office if at least six of the eight-member bench votes for his impeachment.

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

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Woman alleges rape by 64 men over five years

Police say that the woman was alleged sexually abused and gangraped when she was a minor.

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South Korea's impeached president gets pay rise

Yoon Suk Yeol's annual salary will rise to 262.6 million won, as South Korea remains in turmoil.

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In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.

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Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.

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Trump threats cast ominous shadow over icy fjords of Greenland

In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".

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'Everything is gone' - Agony on a tight-knit LA street razed by inferno

Lifelong neighbours of West Las Flores Drive banded together, even as their community burned down.

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Germany says Russian 'shadow' ship stuck in Baltic Sea

Germany's foreign minister accused Moscow of "deploying a fleet of rusty tankers" to avoid sanctions.

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Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles

The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles.

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Beninese army suffers 'hard blow' in border attack

The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.

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Fires reach Hollywood with fears iconic sign could be at risk

The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.

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In maps: Thousands of acres on fire in LA

Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.

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Hollywood Hills evacuated as LA fire spreads

Officials said there was an 'immediate threat to life' in the area and that residents had to leave.

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'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee wildfire on foot

Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.

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Can Ghana's new president meet the voters' high expectations?

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

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Biden meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate

US President Joe Biden calls González "the true winner" of Venezuela's presidential election.

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Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

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Calls for justice and accountability in Syria grow after Assad's fall

The new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved.

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N Korea fires first ballistic missile in two months: Seoul

The launch comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea to meet key leaders.

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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

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Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike

Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.

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After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?

The outgoing vice-president is weighing her options, which could include another White House run, or a bid to be California's governor.

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World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

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King deeply saddened over Briton's death in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Palace sources say the King has been in touch with the family of Edward Pettifer.

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Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

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Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers

The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.

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Fans flock to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after deadly New Year's attack

People partake in a moment of silence to remember the victims of Wednesday's deadly attack.

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Attempt to arrest S Korea president Yoon suspended after dramatic standoff

Investigators say they will decide on next steps after a review. The arrest warrant will expire on Monday.

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Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.

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Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.

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Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, medics say

Three children and two women were also reportedly among the 11 killed at a tent camp.

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Toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak factory removed after 40 years

The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984.

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A former American football player and an aspiring nurse among those killed

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.

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Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.

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Casualties feared after vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans - report

A police spokesman says car may have ploughed into a group of people on popular Bourbon Street

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