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News imageMachado wears a white suit and waves after leaving the White House

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she "presented" her Nobel medal to Trump, but did not say whether he accepted it.

9 mins ago
World

News imageA Royal Danish Air Force Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules aircraft vehicle is parked on the tarmac at Nuuk international airport, Greenland. Snow has been cleared from the tarmac and is piled in an area behind the plane..

European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island

France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.

2 hrs ago
Europe
News imageTwo people are seen giving their opinions about Greenland.

Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland

Concern and surprise in Copenhagen and the ‘Danish Capital of America’ as Trump doubles down on bid to bring Greenland under US control.

7 hrs ago
US & Canada

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota

The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told

Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

2 hrs ago
Middle East

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

Four astronauts have landed back on Earth after their stay in space was cut short due to a "serious" medical issue.

2 hrs ago
Science & Environment

Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse

The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.

3 hrs ago

Only from the BBC

News imageThe legs of a woman and a child balancing on one leg while standing on a rug in a living room (Credit: Getty Images)

The surprising benefits of standing on one leg

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier.

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Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.


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News imageComposite imae shows headshots of three members of the Taliban - on the left, Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, in the centre is Afghan leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and on the right is Acting Defence Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid.

Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown

The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

16 hrs ago
Asia
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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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Singapore's opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying

Singh, who was convicted for lying to MPs, has always maintained his innocence.

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Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says

Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

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Europe
News imageTrump wears a blue suit and a red tie. He is gesturing towards the border wall that divides the US and Mexico. He is standing at a podium that reads "The Southern Border".

What is the Insurrection Act and why does Trump want to use it?

Trump has threatened to invoke the law, which would allow him to use the military for law enforcement, to stop demonstrations in Minneapolis?

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News imageKatya Adler in a coat by the sea with a boat in the background.

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

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News imageFormer British Conservative Party member Robert Jenrick with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at a press conference, as Jenrick has announced he has defected from the country's Conservative Party to the right-wing Reform UK Party, in London, January 15, 2026.

Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories

The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

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Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

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Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

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Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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A medical issue prompted the first-ever emergency return from the International Space Station, which was put into Earth's orbit in 1998.

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Inside Kyiv's 'invincibility train' for residents left without power

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Travel

News imageA seaplane parked on the beach at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida (Credit: Alamy)

Five US national parks only reached by sea or sky

Road trips to national parks are a classic US travel experience. But for truly "wild" landscapes, venture to these remote protected lands you can only reach via boat or seaplane.
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Health and Wellness

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Bad skin influences age, not just looks

Weathered or unhealthy skin is emerging as a major risk factor for almost every single age-related disease, from Parkinson's to type 2 diabetes.

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Five lifestyle tweaks to live well for longer

Simple, science-backed changes you can make now to keep yourself healthier in later life.

News imageIllustration of a petri dish with bacteria wearing sleep masks and lying on pillows (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC/Getty Images)

The microbes that control your sleep

Emerging evidence suggests the bacteria living in your gut and mouth influence how you sleep at night. Scientists want to use them to help you rest better.


Culture

News imageKit Harington sat at a grand piano wearing a silk dressing gown in Industry season 4 (Credit: HBO)

How Industry became TV's most nightmarish show

The HBO banking drama has just kicked off its fourth series, amid serious hype and with a starrier cast than ever. It's also taking its story – and characters – to chilling new places.
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US & Canada news

News imageA Federal Agent arrest a man after stopping and questioning him in the street during an Immigration Enforcement Operation in Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, U.S., January 14, 2026.

Federal agent shoots man in leg after Minneapolis shovel attack, officials say

The incident comes as President Donald Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act on protesters.

British Columbia ends drug decriminalisation pilot programme

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station


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Business

News imageA large plume of dark grey smoke marks where a UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on 4 November 2025

Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says

An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

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Tech

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Song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation

The creators behind the chart-topping song believe their creative process has been misunderstood.

Watch: Spud Man's visit creates two-hour queues

AI will destroy jobs if not controlled, Khan warns

Sophie Turner's back to basics Lara Croft look revealed


Science

News imageA firefighter, dressed in protective clothing, is silhouetted as they fire a water cannon at a burning house with the sun shining through a hazy sky in the background, in Altadena on 9 January 2025.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science

Huge Roman villa found under popular park dubbed town's 'Pompeii'

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters


Culture

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Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title

The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.

Eurovision Song Contest announces live tour

David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties


Arts

News imageBlack and white image of Agatha Christie smiling at the camera (Credit: Getty Images)

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

Her murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century, but, 50 years after her death, she remains an enigma. A BBC profile from 1955 reveals some of her secrets.

The 40 most exciting books coming up in 2026

The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy

Seven of the greatest rivalries in art history


Watch

News imageDissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi speaks to the BBC

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi speaks to the BBC

Acclaimed director Jafar Panahi tells the BBC he sees his films as a historical memory of the realities in Iran.
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Travel

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

Italy's strangest art town gets a second chance

Once dismissed as a failed postmodern utopia, the Sicilian town of Gibellina is being transformed as Italy's first Capital of Contemporary Art – and inviting travellers to see it anew.

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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.

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Earth

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In pictures: Fog and frozen lakes as cold weather sweeps northern India

A severe cold snap tightens its grip, leaving millions shivering across northern India.

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UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

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