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News imageFile image of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the sea

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.

4 hrs ago
World

News imageProtesters in Isfahan, Iran

'Don't take us to a hospital': Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest

Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.

6 hrs ago
Middle East
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How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

19 mins ago
US & Canada
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Federal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis placed on leave

Pretti, a US citizen, was shot and killed on Saturday in an incident which has sparked ongoing protests.

Panic on crowded Ukraine train - passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike

The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.

6 hrs ago
Europe

US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence

Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet

The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

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News imageA scenic view of people cycling or walking across a historic railway trestle above a deciduous forest (Credit: Peter O'Hara/ Travel Alberta)

The 109km trail opening up the Canadian Rockies

Away from Banff and Jasper national parks, a new rail trail is opening up a previously inaccessible corner of Canada and teaching travellers about the nation's past.

News imageAn illustration of a woman wearing a head-scanning kit with wires, with a superimposed brain showing (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC)

What really causes migraines?

Our understanding of migraine is starting to shift, overturning ideas of what's a symptom and what's a trigger, and which part of the brain is key for developing effective treatments.


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Watch Match of the Day and follow reaction as five English sides qualify automatically for the Champions League 16.


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News imageThe Korean food ritual that leads to happiness

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The venerable nun Sunjae shares how we can feel calmer and more supported, just through the act of eating.
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News imageUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio motions with both of his hands while he testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to examine US policy towards Venezuela on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on 28 January 2026.

During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

2 hrs ago
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News imageKeir Starmer reacts with delight as he receives a bouquet of flowers at an airport in Beijing from a woman in a red costume with a white fur collar. Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan reacts with a smile

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting

The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.

8 hrs ago
Politics

South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for bribery

Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

15 hrs ago
Asia

Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Fifa had accused Malaysia's football association of doctoring citizenship documents.

14 hrs ago
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'I couldn't save them' - US mum's horror as three sons die falling through pond ice

Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.

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Players at Australian Open being 'watched like zoo animals' by cameras, Iga Swiatek says

The tournament has shown footage from the players' zone - which includes the gym, warm-up area and the corridor from the locker room - since 2019.

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The politician whose death leaves a vacuum in India's richest state

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways.

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Ecuador says ICE tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate — here's what happened

The BBC's Ione Wells looks at the Ecuadorian government's response to the incident, which occurred during a time of heightened tension in the US city.

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Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas

Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.

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Giant pandas play in Washington DC snowstorm

The video shows Bao Li and Qing Bao tumbling, climbing trees and running through the snow that fell across wide swaths of the US.

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King greets stars at Windsor Castle's first film premiere

Dame Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Winslet were among the actors at the premiere.

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The clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has come to catastrophe since its debut 80 years ago.

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24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic says he felt "disrespectful" after being asked how he felt "chasing" Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, after previously "chasing" Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal during the early parts of his career.

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Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry

More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.

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Culture

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Why a gay BDSM 'romcom' is dividing opinion

Bold new film Pillion stars Alexander Skarsgård as a "dom" in a relationship with a timid gay man. It's been hailed by some as "charming" and "feel-good" – but not everyone agrees
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Health and Wellness

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Are protein powders bad for you?

Many people consume protein powder supplements, especially in older age or to bulk up muscles. Are they a good thing to be taking?

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How teaching rats to drive taught scientists about joy

The rats had an intense motivation for their driving training, often jumping into the car and revving the "lever engine" before their vehicle hit the road.

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How much caffeine is too much?

Caffeine is an active ingredient in some of the world's favourite drinks and has a powerful effect on humans. What happens if you take too much?


Science

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AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.
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News imageDonald Trump, seen in profile, stands at a podium to deliver a speech in Iowa on Tuesday.

Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting

The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.

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Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?

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State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".

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Business

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Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.

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Sport

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Last-gasp keeper goal puts Benfica into play-offs as Real miss top eight

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores a stunning 98th-minute goal to send Jose Mourinho's Benfica into the Champions League play-offs after beating Real Madrid.

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Tech

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Get the most out of Google Preferred Sources

A new feature lets you choose which publishers – including the BBC – appear at the top of your search results. Here's how to use it.

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Science

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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.

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

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Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape

Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends

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Arts

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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.

Inside Italy's forgotten art town

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

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Idris Elba used his waxwork figure to unlock his phone

The actor's Madame Tussauds waxwork is so lifelike that it was able to unlock his phone with Face ID.
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Travel

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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.

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World's Table

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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

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Earth

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Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave

Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries

US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm

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Diving into La Palma's underwater lava world

A volcano devastated the shores of Canary Island's La Palma but divers find new life flourishing underwater.

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