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News imageAlex Pretti kneels in front of the camera wearing hiking gear in a green forest.
LIVE

Man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis named as nurse and US citizen Alex Pretti

The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.


News imageFederal agents are standing around a man on the ground

Video shows moments around fatal shooting in Minneapolis

Officials identified the man who was shot as 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a nurse and US citizen.

4 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageFederal agents pictured at the scene of a protest in Minneapolis

What we know about fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by US federal agents in Minneapolis

Trump officials says federal agents shot in self-defence, as Pretti's parents accuse them of "sickening lies".

3 hrs ago
US & Canada

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China'

It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

9 hrs ago
World

As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge

With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order

7 hrs ago
BBC InDepth

Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'

The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

11 hrs ago
Politics

What India's Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy

Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.

6 hrs ago
World

Weekend reads

News imageHands holding a piece of cheese, a green apple and a red pepper with signs that read "Exceeds expectations", "Most improved" and "Best in class" (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

Why certain foods are more important at different life stages

It's widely accepted that following a balanced diet is one of the best things we can do for our health. But some foods have different benefits as you age.

News imageA group of banded mongooses approach a camera (Credit: Alamy)

What animals can teach us about overcoming tyranny

Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have lessons for us.


Best Audio of the Week

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The Global Story

Will Trump’s Board of Peace actually stop wars?

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Global News Podcast

TikTok completes deal to avoid US ban

News imageThe Interview, The Interview, Chloé Zhao, director: I was an outsider

The Interview

Chloé Zhao, director: I was an outsider

News imageThe Global Story, The Global Story, Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?

The Global Story

Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?

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Business Daily

America's affordability question

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In Our Time

Melvyn Bragg meets Misha Glenny

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The Documentary Podcast

Black girlhood in photos and writing

News imageLady Killers with Lucy Worsley, Series 4, 55. Cloe - Forced Resistance

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

55. Cloe - Forced Resistance

News imageWitness History, Witness History, The Challenger space shuttle tragedy

Witness History

The Challenger space shuttle tragedy

News imageGood Bad Billionaire, Good Bad Billionaire, David Geffen: The Hollywood power broker

Good Bad Billionaire

David Geffen: The Hollywood power broker


Documentaries

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The Royals: A History of Scandals

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Decoding Turner

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One Week One Title: Football in Greenland

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Antiques Roadshow

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Churchill: Britain's Secret Apartheid

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Wonders of Volcanoes with Dara O'Briain

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Magna Carta

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Amanda and Alan's Italian Job

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Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children

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Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm

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Ancient Greece by Train

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Engineering Repurposed

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Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong

News imageCivilizations: Rise and Fall

Civilizations: Rise and Fall

News imageRage Against the Regime: Iran

Rage Against the Regime: Iran


Arts in Motion

News imageEs Devlin's powerful art invites a closer look at strangers

Es Devlin's powerful art invites a closer look at strangers

Through intimate encounters with 50 Londoners, influential artist Es Devlin reimagines how we see home.
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News imageA woman in police uniform pictured with other police and security staff in background

Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

The Lebanese man helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.

13 hrs ago
Europe
News imageA firefighter walking in front of three burnt out semi-trucks with sleet and snow surrounding the vehicles

Peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages

No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month.

8 hrs ago
Europe

China places highest-ranking general under investigation

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

17 hrs ago
Asia

Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways in Oklahoma

A severe winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.

14 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageMore than a dozen people in winter clothing queue up outside a tent. There is ice on the ground, a few vehicles are parked on the left and tall residential buildings are in the background

How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.

18 hrs ago
Europe
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Australian Open: Gauff wins in three sets, home hope De Minaur to come - listen & follow

Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra coverage as the fourth round of the Australian Open gets under way in Melbourne.

News imageA man wearing orange and yellow waterproof clothing standings in the water with his hands in the air as a large whale swimming past him

How a rescue attempt of a whale in the Thames brought millions together

The appearance of a northern bottlenose whale in London caused a huge stir and was watched by millions.

24 hrs ago
London

Editor's picks

News imageInside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

A small country, a rare bird: inside Uruguay’s most haunting discovery

Discover the World
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The luxury Swedish ice hotel that simply never melts

A small engineering wonder in the small village of Jukkasjärvi in Northern Sweden

Travel
News imageTiwanaku civilisation

Tiwanaku: The civilisation that mysteriously disappeared

The ancient Tiwanaku civilisation is known as the 'mother culture' of South America.

Culture & Experiences
News imageFace-to-face with an African savanna elephant

Face-to-face with an African savanna elephant

The Travel Show visits Mozambique's Gorongosa Park but something unexpectedly stops the team in their tracks.

The Travel Show
News imageIchigo Ichie: the Japanese idea that leads to calm and focus

The Japanese secret to being calmer and happier

In the village of Magome, a 16th-century discipline leads to a sharper focus on the present moment.

The SpeciaList
News imageThe island of 400 ancient shipwrecks

Turkey's island of 400 ancient shipwrecks

A dive into 3,500 years of underwater archeology, sunken cities and Lycian tombs with Prof Hakan Öniz.

The SpeciaList
News imageBefore and after: The lost river of Paris

The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

Buried beneath Paris since 1912, the ghost river Bièvre shaped the French capital in unexpected ways.

The SpeciaList
News imageWhy Atlanta's culinary scene is getting food lovers excited

Why Atlanta's culinary scene is getting food lovers excited

The city's food scene is redefining southern hospitality with bold and unpretentious global flavours.

World's Table

The SpeciaList

News imageThe Northern Lights over a lighthouse (Credit: Wil Photography)

An aurora chaser's guide to the Northern Lights

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting. Photographer Wil Cheung has seen the borealis more than 400 times and offers his tips on how to witness them yourself.
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Health and Wellness

News imageA collage of a woman smiling at a mirror, the reflection shows an older woman looking back at her (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

How defying ageism can help you live longer

Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer.

News imageWoman walking the dog

Does it really take 10,000 steps to stay healthy?

Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals.

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How to build astonishing self-control

Many people believe willpower is fixed and finite. Yet powerful strategies exist that can help us increase it.


Culture

News imageColour illustration of witches and warlocks dancing in a ruined church (Credit: Getty Images)

Why this Robert Burns poem is a 'masterpiece'

On Burns Night this week – and 235 years after Tam O'Shanter was published – Scots everywhere may well be treated to a masterwork with a unique appeal.

News imageA close up of Charlie Chaplin smiling and holding a flower in City Lights (Credit: Alamy)

The story behind cinema's greatest ever final shot

News imagePaul Mescal and Chase Infiniti

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations

News imageA black and white close up of Paul Robeson (Credit: Getty Images)

How the 1950s 'Red Scare' erased 'the most famous black person in America'


US & Canada news

News imageA composite image of Kristi Noem and Tim Walz.

US federal and state officials give conflicting accounts of Alex Pretti's death

Pretti's death comes less than three weeks after Renee Good was shot dead by an immigration agent in the city.

BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead

Analysis: How popular is US President Trump?

Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence


More world news

News imageA villager stands on the debris of damaged houses after a landslide affected the area in Pasirlangu village, West Bandung, West Java Province, Indonesia, 24 January 202

Indonesia landslide kills seven, dozens missing

Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.

Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack

'Half of my friends were killed': The girls returning to a school caught up in war


Business

News imageIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Hyderabad House in Delhi on 28 February, 2025, with EU and India flags in the background.

India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms

Trade negotiations are nearing the finish line after nearly two decades of hard bargaining on both sides.

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits in the UK

Is China quietly winning the AI race?

TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data


Sport

News imageA split image showing four pictures of Thomas Frank reacting during Tottenham's Premier League game at Burnley

'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery?

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains in deep trouble despite his side rescuing a late draw at Burnley, writes Phil McNulty.

Gaethje bloodies and breaks Pimblett's heart at UFC 324

'Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by long unbeaten run'

Jovic sets up Sabalenka quarter-final in Melbourne


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Football Daily

Roberto De Zerbi on football's evolution & friendship with Guardiola

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606

Are Liverpool and Spurs fans looking for change?

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Not by the Playbook

Far from an average Joe

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Rugby Union Weekly

England’s Six Nations squad with Steve Borthwick

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More than the Score

How Alex Eala became the Australian Open's hottest ticket

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Football Daily

The Commentators' View: Robot Wars, Cantona & Bodø

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BBC Women's Football Weekly

Extra: Erin Cuthbert and Alyssa Thompson on big games, musicals and the WSL title race

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The Wayne Rooney Show

Wayne’s Iconic Games, Being The World’s Best & Breaking Records


Tech

News imageDilara has long reddish hair.

Women filmed secretly for social media content - and then harassed online

So-called manfluencers wearing smart glasses approach women and then post videos to TikTok and Instagram.

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences

Social media firms have come to ban 'kicking and screaming', says Australia eSafety boss


Science

News imageA colour‑enhanced close‑up of a cave wall showing a very faint, claw‑like hand stencil, picked out for clarity with a white dashed outline

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.

Morocco fossil finds re-write the origins of our species

Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission


Culture

News image(Left to right) David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attending the Netflix UK premiere of the Beckham documentary, in London in 2023

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance

The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".

Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral

Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record

Why Hollywood fell out of love with Wicked


Arts

News imageAn empty tiled piazza in Gibellina, Sicily, bordered by low stone walls and palm trees (Credit: Getty Images)

Inside Italy's forgotten art town

Sicily's forgotten town of Gibellina was envisioned as an art utopia. Four decades later, it's painting a new future as Italy's first Capital of Contemporary Art.

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

'The male nude is still a taboo'

Is this the real face of the 'Virgin Queen'?


Watch

News imageThe gadgets set to change your daily health check‑ups

The gadgets set to change your daily health and wellness

Tech Now test out new gadgets disrupting the health industry at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
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Travel

News imageScene from Bridgerton season 3

Seven new Bridgerton filming locations you can visit

Bridgerton is back, and from London palaces to Bath ballrooms, here are some of the best places to experience Regency-era England.

Colorado's wildest winter sport

The giant reptiles reclaiming Bangkok

Is it time to retire terms like 'Venice of the East'?


World's Table

News imageChefs working in the open kitchen at Les Grands Buffets in Narbonne, France (Credit: Adrien Privat)

The biggest all-you-can-eat buffet in the world

France's highest-grossing restaurant isn't a Michelin-starred bistro or a Parisian institution, but an all-you-can-eat buffet on the outskirts of Narbonne.

The secret Japanese snack bars hidden in plain sight

Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas


Earth

News imageA woman crosses the street wearng a scarf, hat and coat as she braves the freezing weather in Chicago, Illinois

US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm

The National Weather Service warns the winter blast "will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia".

How the polar vortex fuels intense winter weather

Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space

Nature loss is a risk to UK national security, intelligence group warns


Video

News imageSports betting is now everywhere. Is that dangerous?

Sports betting is now everywhere. Is that dangerous?

Katty Kay speaks with author Michael Lewis about the rise of phone-based sports betting.

Arnold Schwarzenegger goes big on Christmas

The lab recreating melting glaciers to forecast sea levels

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi speaks to the BBC


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