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News imageA man leaves flowers at a vigil

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

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US & Canada
News imageDonald Trump sits with his hands interlocked on a desk during the raid of Caracas. He wears an open-neck white shirt and blue blazer.

Analysis: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

6 hrs ago
World
News imageA man leaves flowers at a vigil

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada
News imageDonald Trump sits with his hands interlocked on a desk during the raid of Caracas. He wears an open-neck white shirt and blue blazer.

Analysis: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

6 hrs ago
World
News imageAnti-government protest in Tehran, Iran (8 January 2026)

Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show

Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.

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Middle East

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

6 hrs ago
US & Canada

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

2 hrs ago
Latin America

Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early

It is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer

Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

17 hrs ago
Business

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How ancient ruins have become 'arks' for wildlife

Shielded from development and agriculture, many archaeological sites from ancient Greece have now become inadvertent safe harbours for plants and animals.

News imageMore than 99% of Jamaica's shoreline is now private (Credit: Alamy)

The Caribbean isle where locals can't access the beach

Famous for its white sand and gin-coloured waters, Jamaica is the quintessential Caribbean beach destination. But less than 1% of the island's coastline is accessible to residents.


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Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

All regions in Victoria are facing 'catastrophic' or 'extreme' fire warnings

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Australia
News imageA worshipper in church holding open a Mandarin bible

Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies

Leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church have been arrested and Yayang Church is being torn down, groups say.

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Asia

Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland

European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

10 hrs ago
World

US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says

The US president says only time would tell how long his administration will be involved in the running of the country.

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World
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'devastated' by death of young son

The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer's twin boys were born in 2024.

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Culture
News imageMichel Nkuka Mboladinga dressed as Patrice Lumumba in a yellow suit jacket and blue cheque shirt and tie lifts his hand as if waving in the stands at Afcon.

Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African hero

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

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World
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The secret mission to fly a president's body back home - pilot speaks to the BBC

An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.

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On the ground in Minneapolis as residents gather at shooting site

Community members have rallied at a makeshift memorial for Renee Good, a day after she was fatally shot by a US immigration agent.

US & Canada
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Eyewitnesses recount deadly ICE shooting

Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in the Central neighbourhood of Minneapolis.

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Dark-sky retreats are on the rise, offering nights under dazzling skies to boost calm, clarity, and wonder.

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Protests break out in Iranian capital Tehran

The protests on Thursday appear to be the most widespread since the movement began on December 28.

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Video shows how deadly shooting unfolded, second by second

BBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.

US & Canada
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105-year-old dancing queen shows off moves

Elsie Wilkins shows off her dance moves on her 105th birthday in a care home in Peterborough.

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Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US

The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.

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'I want a president who's involved': Michiganders weigh in on Maduro's seizure

The BBC speaks to people in the Detroit area about their views on US removing Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power.

World

Culture

News imageStill of Jason Duval in Grand Theft Auto 6 (Credit: Rockstar Games)

Are games like GTA 6 becoming too realistic?

The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.
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Health and Wellness

News imageIllustration of circles representing odours coming off a pair of feet (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

What body odour reveals about your health

We emit a barrage of whiffy chemicals through our pores and in our breath. Some are a sign that we might be getting ill – and could be used to diagnose diseases up to years in advance.

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Next generation of cancer drugs could be made in space

Tech Now visits a UK startup aiming to build a pharma factory in space to revolutionise cancer treatment.


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The end of 'perfect timing' for travellers

Climate change is rewriting the rulebook for trip planning – and travellers need to adapt.

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Destination dupes: Where to go instead of the US

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The surprising joy of going back to the same place

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Learn practical time management skills that will give you more time for what's important with best-selling author Oliver Burkeman.

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US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces battle in Senate

Seventeen moderate Republicans defied their party leadership and sided with Democrats to help pass the bill.

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Eight people killed by Israeli air strikes, Gaza civil defence agency says

Four children including an 11-year-old girl are among those killed in the past 24 hours, the agency says.

Saudi-led coalition says UAE helped smuggle separatist leader out of Yemen

Lebanese army says it has taken over security in Hezbollah-dominated south

Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas


Business

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records

The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.

Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn

Oligarch linked to bribery paid Andrew £15m for mansion

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026


Sport

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'Idiot' or 'understandable'? Martinelli apologises for pushing Bradley

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.

Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangover

Liverpool stop 'bleeding' but need their own cutting edge

Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach Spanish Super Cup final


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Tech

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UK government accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI

The End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested

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Nasa is assessing what to do next following a medical issue on board the International Space Station.

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Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery

The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.

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Arts

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Eight paint colours that can transform your home

As Pantone announces its colour of 2026, here's more on the reasoning behind the choice – and what other trending shades can help you achieve greater domestic bliss.

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter

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Travel

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Paddling the dramatic 'Grand Canyon of Canada'

Navigating the Nahanni River is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience that reveals a remote and untouched side of Canada few travellers ever see.

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World's Table

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Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

For as long as anyone can remember, residents in Gaziantep have been harvesting wild pistachios to make a unique, nutty brew that doubles as a home remedy.

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

Sorry, France, the world's best bubbly is British

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Earth

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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park

Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India

Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025

Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines


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