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Trump claims economic 'turnaround for the ages' in longest State of the Union speech

In an one hour and 47 minute-address, he also warned Iran against pursuing a nuclear weapons programme and hit out at "crazy" Democrats.


News imageDonald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to Congress as Vice-President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson stand behind him

Trump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.

22 mins ago
US & Canada
News imageSplit screen showing - Men in sweaters with the letters 'USA' and an American flag wave and clap while donning gold medals; and Ilhan Omar shouting with her hand raised to her mouth.

Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech

The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.

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US & Canada

BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence

BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.

5 hrs ago
Latin America

Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

8 hrs ago
Latin America

New travel rules kick in - how are dual nationals affected?

From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

26 mins ago
Business

Harry and Meghan arrive in Middle East for summit on refugees' needs

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.

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Say please? The best way to talk to an AI

One study found a chatbot gave better answers if you pretend to be on Star Trek.

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Expansion, reform and controversy - 10 years of Infantino as Fifa president

Gianni Infantino has clashed with players' unions and European football, but remains in an impregnable position at Fifa.


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Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

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News imagePrime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a white kurta and a blue checked jacket welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is wearing a navy suit, white shirt and a powder blue tie on his arrival at the Air Force Palam airport Station on January 14, 2018 in New Delhi, India.

Modi's Israel visit to test India's priorities in the Middle East

India and Israel's relations have expanded since Modi came to power more than a decade ago.

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German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip

Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.

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Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped

Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.

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Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

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Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM

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Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.

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Dashcam footage shows a sanitation worker finding the man, who Ohio police have nicknamed "Oscar the Grouch".

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Mexico has seen battles between cartel members and police after Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' was killed on Sunday.

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'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders

The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

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The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.

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Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton discuss the potential impact of the Carabao Cup final on the Premier League title race.

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From Nicole Kidman's latest crime thriller to a new sitcom from Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence, starring Steve Carell, and the return of The Comeback.
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News imageDonald Trump stands at a podium as he shares his State of the Union address. Vice-President JD Vance & House Speaker Mike Johnson are seen in the background applauding.

What to know about Trump's State of the Union address

The US president's address to Congress will feature high-profile guests, policy promises and reflections on his first year back in office.

Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat who gave the State of the Union response?

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Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line

Political outsiders are up against Thailand's powerful patronage system, defeated MP tells BBC

Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 25


Business

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Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance

His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid

US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards

Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur


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Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

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Culture

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Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42

The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".

Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist

BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony

Rose Wylie: The 91-year-old art world rebel in her prime


Arts

News imageBeryl Cook's painting The Lockyer Tavern showing a busy pub, with a woman in the foreground (Credit: Courtesy of www.ourberylcook.com/ John Cook 2025)

Why critics scorned these 'saucy' British paintings

Beryl Cook's paintings were loved by the public but derided by the art establishment. One century after her birth, a new exhibition argues for a reassessment of her work.

The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai

Inside Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library

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News imageIn search of the elusive snow leopard in Uzbekistan

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The BBC visits Uzbekistan's remote mountains as the first international film crew searching for snow leopards.
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Travel

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Inside Atlanta's soul food revolution

From fried chicken to hoisin-glazed oxtail, the city's most famous comfort food is changing. But its flavours still tell the story of migration and survival in every bite.

Inside Germany's 600km Fairy Tale Route

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Why the world fell in love with dolma

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Earth

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Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.

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