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News imagePrince Harry walks past photographers and his mouth is open as he is in the middle of speaking

Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.

2 hrs ago
UK

News imageRoyal Marines of M Company of 42 Commando in military fatigues and wielding guns during an operation to clear compounds used by the Taliban in Helmand Province of Southern Afghanistan

Analysis: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan

Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.

5 hrs ago
Asia
News imageRyan Wedding is exiting a plane with his hands in handcuffs. Wedding is wearing jeans, a black gilet and a black baseball cap. He is flanked by two FBI agents - a man and a woman.

Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.

1 hr ago
World

Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence

Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.

6 mins ago
US & Canada

Watch: Three things to know about Trump's Board of Peace

The BBC's Washington Correspondent Daniel Bush looks at the countries who have joined and how the charter's funding will be used.

2 hrs ago
World

Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.

4 hrs ago
Australia

US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm

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

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What animals can teach us about overcoming tyranny

Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have lessons for us.

News imageColour illustration of witches and warlocks dancing in a ruined church (Credit: Getty Images)

Why this Robert Burns poem is a 'masterpiece'

On Burns Night this Sunday – and 235 years after Tam O'Shanter was published in 1791 – Scots everywhere may well be treated to a masterwork with a unique, universal appeal.


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News imageEs Devlin's powerful art invites a closer look at strangers

Es Devlin's powerful art invites a closer look at strangers

Through intimate encounters with 50 Londoners, influential artist Es Devlin reimagines how we see home.
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High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US

Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

2 hrs ago
Europe
News imageTwo images show a groove on a train wheel on the left and on the right the possible point of collision where the track was broken

Spanish track was fractured before high-speed train disaster, report finds

The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier.

7 hrs ago
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Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats

Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.

4 hrs ago
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Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record

The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.

7 hrs ago
Culture
News imageWoman wearing sunglasses looking towards camera while standing in the street

'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown

An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

8 hrs ago
Middle East
News image(Left to right) David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attending the Netflix UK premiere of the Beckham documentary, in London in 2023

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance

The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".

11 hrs ago
Culture
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'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons

The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

9 hrs ago
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Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird

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Travel
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Why Atlanta's culinary scene is getting food lovers excited

The city's food scene is redefining southern hospitality with bold and unpretentious global flavours.

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The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

Buried beneath Paris since 1912, the ghost river Bièvre shaped the French capital in unexpected ways.

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Köttbullar: The secret behind the iconic Swedish meatballs

Ikea’s meatballs turn 40. We asked Swedes how Köttbullar became a global phenomenon.

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Diving into Florida's prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets

The state's blue sinkholes are the silent reminders of a time when giants roamed the Earth.

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The Japanese secret to being calmer and happier

In the village of Magome, a 16th-century discipline leads to a sharper focus on the present moment.

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What lies behind Kazakhstan's mysterious stone spheres?

An isolated plateau hides thousands of perfect spheres whose origins have baffled scientists for decades.

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Travel

News imageA skier grips a tow rope as a horse gallops across a snowy course during a skijoring race in Colorado (Credit: Keely Jackson)

Colorado's wildest winter sport

Equal parts rodeo and ski race, skijoring is drawing winter visitors into Colorado's ranching towns, offering a cheaper, wilder alternative to the state's famous slopes.
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Health and Wellness

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Do collagen supplements work?

Collagen supplements might make your skin more elastic – but the evidence is weak.

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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.

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How to build astonishing self-control

Many people believe willpower is fixed and finite. Yet powerful strategies exist that can help us increase it.


Arts and Culture

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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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How Industry became TV's most nightmarish show

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Watch: 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.

Jury selection for Luigi Mangione trial set for September

Health officials say no evidence of mystery brain illness in New Brunswick

US officially leaves World Health Organization


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Luxury watchmaker designs $1.5m model with Indian billionaire's statue

With statues of a lion and white tiger, the watch is modelled off the private zoo owned by Anant Ambani.

South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion

Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail

Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle


Business

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Is China quietly winning the AI race?

The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.

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Sport

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Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring?

Though the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rivalry is thrilling, tennis correspondent Russell Fuller ponders whether it could make Grand Slams boring.

England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate

Why La Liga title race is back on

Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory


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Tech

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Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns

Some NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X.

Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences

AI videos show massive snowfall in Russia's far east

Street artist Rogue One to paint Glasgow 'AI' mural


Science

News imageA colour‑enhanced close‑up of a cave wall showing a very faint, claw‑like hand stencil, picked out for clarity with a white dashed outline

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

News imageAriana Grande as Glinda in Wicked: For Good (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Why Hollywood fell out of love with Wicked

In today's Oscar nominations, the biggest shock was that sequel Wicked: For Good, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, earned zero nods – despite its predecessor earning 10.

Behind the scenes of Help 2, the star-studded charity album

How long would you last in the Traitors castle? Take our test to find out

Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations


Arts

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

Inside Italy's forgotten art town

Sicily's forgotten town of Gibellina was envisioned as an art utopia. Four decades later, it's painting a new future as Italy's first Capital of Contemporary Art.

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

Is this the real face of the 'Virgin Queen'?

Eight paint colours that can transform your home


Watch

News imageMorocco fossil finds re-write the origins of our species

Morocco fossil finds re-write the origins of our species

The groundbreaking fossil finds reveal how Homo sapiens are 100,000 years older than previously believed.
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Travel

News imageA large water monitor lizard lifts its head in Bangkok's Lumphini Park, with city high rises blurred in the background (Credit: Mirja Vogel)

The giant reptiles reclaiming Bangkok

Once driven to the city's edges, Bangkok's giant monitor lizards are now thriving in parks and canals – and becoming an unexpected part of the visitor experience.

Is it time to retire terms like 'Venice of the East'?

The biggest all-you-can-eat buffet in the world

The secret Japanese snack bars hidden in plain sight


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

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food


Earth

News imagePeople throw snowballs on a snow-covered bridge in Massachusetts on 19 January

Parts of US may see up to 12 inches of snow with 'life-threatening cold air'

Experts say the storm will dump heavy snow and ice in around 30 states, affecting more than 160 million people.

Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space

Nature loss is a risk to UK national security, intelligence group warns

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills


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Wall Street muted at the end of tumultuous week

Noah Hamman, CEO of AdvisorShares, says more volatility in markets is expected in the short term.

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