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News imageA woman wearing a black puffer jacket with a purple bear motif puts her right arm in the air in a peace sign, at a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.

Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents

Second fatal shooting an 'inflection point' says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday's shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

13 mins ago
US & Canada

News imageICE agents surrounding a man on the street.

Analysing the Minneapolis shooting frame by frame

BBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened.

8 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageA person reacts at a makeshift memorial at the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot

'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting

Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US

Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of "life threatening conditions" that could affect 180 million people.

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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.

5 hrs ago
Business

Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals

A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.

6 hrs ago
Europe

Sports betting is now everywhere. Is that dangerous?

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

3 days ago
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Not eating enough fibre? Why your brain is at risk

Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient".

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The year's best travel photos, revealed

From sacred rituals to fleeting moments of survival, the winning images from the latest Travel Photographer of the Year competition have been announced.


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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.

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Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

The local coast guard is still searching for 28 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.

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

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It is the latest batch of detainees freed since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.

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UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries

For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.

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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.

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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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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.

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Analysis: How popular is US President Trump?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

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Bystander footage has captured the seconds before the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti.

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World
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Empty shelves and road preparations as US readies for winter storm

More than 160 million people in the US are expected to face "extremely dangerous" weather conditions bringing heavy snow and freezing rain.

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Earth

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How the polar vortex fuels intense winter weather

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It can be difficult to find motivation to keep fit when it's cold and dark outside. Here are some expert tips on how to stay active during the winter months.

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Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, but some of the country’s elderly aren’t slowing down.


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Is China quietly winning the AI race?

Chinese AI models are racing ahead of their American rivals as US firms big and small turn to cheaper, faster alternatives.

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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.

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

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Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence


Sport

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Tech

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

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Science

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Culture

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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.

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Arts

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Watch

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World's Table

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Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

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Earth

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US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm

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

What animals can teach us about overcoming tyranny

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Video

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