US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

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Canada's Conservative leader calls for national unity ahead of key leadership vote

Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada should he win the next election, and blamed the Liberals for growing separatist sentiments in the country.

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Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?

The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

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One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines

Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.

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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.

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What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

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Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

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Who is Tom Homan, Trump's 'border tsar' deployed to Minneapolis?

The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies.

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Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

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Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.

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People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.

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Watch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead

Protesters chanted Alex Pretti's name after he became the second person this month to be shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory

Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.

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Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mouners at Valentino's funeral in Rome

Crowds have gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.

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Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.

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Trump withdraws Canada's invite to 'Board of Peace'

Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.

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Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

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Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space

Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.

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Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.

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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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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.

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More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash

Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.

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Ros Atkins on...President Trump's year in numbers

Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts - the BBC’s Analysis Editor breaks down Donald Trump’s first year back in office, in numbers.

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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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Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

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From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada

The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel.

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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

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The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?

She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

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South African national park closed due to floods

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

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A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown

The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

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Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

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Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters

The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.

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A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'

Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.

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Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

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Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell

Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

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Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.

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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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'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters

Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.

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Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes

Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.

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Russia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes

It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.

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Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

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Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation

The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately.

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'We are not for sale': Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory

Greenlanders tell the BBC they have no interest in becoming American as the White House restates its desire for annexation.

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Analysis: Why Trump chose Delcy, not Machado

What is it about Delcy Rodríguez, deputy to ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro, that caught the eye of the Trump administration?

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Analysis: Why Trump chose Delcy, not Machado

What is it about Delcy Rodríguez, deputy to ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro, that caught the eye of the Trump administration?

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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

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Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady seized by the US?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

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Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

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India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

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Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands

The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.

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UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.

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Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire

It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.

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Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'

The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.

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US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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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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