Ukraine war: Zelensky promises more Ukraine-made weapons in new year speech

The Ukrainian president's message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year's Day.

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Crown Prince Frederik: What do we know about the next king of Denmark?

"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself," Crown Prince Frederik once said.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Vinesh Phogat: Top Indian wrestler returns medals over alleged sexual abuse

Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have accused a powerful politician of sexual exploitation.

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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Ex-Air India scrap plane gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

The scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.

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Gaza: Baby pulled alive from rubble after Israeli air strike on Rafah

Rescuers clear rubble with their hands to release the girl, before running with her to hospital.

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South Africa files 'genocide' case against Israel at ICJ

Israel rejects "with disgust" the allegation, calling it "baseless".

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Russian influencer Ivleeva fined for hosting 'almost naked' party

TV presenter and influencer Nastya Ivleeva organised a Moscow party that has sparked a moral backlash.

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Venezuela orders military drills after UK sends warship to Guyana

It follows tensions over the oil-rich Essequibo region, which Guayana administers but Caracas claims.

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Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move.

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Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia.

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Polish state TV and radio to go into liquidation

The government says it will help restore impartiality to state media, but critics have raised concerns.

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What’s next for Taylor Swift in 2024?

She had a record-shattering and money-making 2023. Will the pop-cultural juggernaut dominate again next year?

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Israel Gaza: Drone shots show Palestinians buried in Rafah mass grave

Some 80 unidentified bodies handed over by Israel are lowered into a grave in southern Gaza.

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FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats.

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'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side.

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Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska.

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Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point.

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Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza

A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

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Cat makes history in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Oli is believed to be the first feline seafarer in the famous race's 78-year history.

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Nigeria’s viral ballet boy: From Lagos to elite dance school

A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions.

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Israel Gaza war: Hamas says 70 killed in Israeli air strike on camp

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll could rise further at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp.

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Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall

The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud.

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The Ukrainian triplets born into war

Emilia, Melania and Olivia were born in Ukraine on the day Russian troops invaded in 2022.

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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.

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Gadi Haggai: White House says US-Israeli hostage dead in Gaza

His wife Judi is believed to still be in Hamas captivity after both were taken on 7 October.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques.

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Vin Diesel: Film star accused of sexual battery by ex-assistant

The Fast & Furious star is accused of forcing himself on a woman and firing her after she resisted.

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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

The filing comes days after the longtime Trump associate was ordered to pay the sum in a defamation case.

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DR Congo elections: 'I have not voted and I slept here'

Some of eligible voters in DR Congo have struggled to cast their ballots in the presidential elections.

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Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks

The companies behind CNN, HBO and Mission Impossible are in early stage talks to join forces.

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Trump's legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold

A ruling removing him from Colorado's ballot may be overturned - and could even bolster his campaign.

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Macron defends tougher immigration reform as 'shield'

The law - backed by France's far right - makes it more difficult for migrants to bring over family members.

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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap.

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Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram

Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.

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Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student.

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Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting girlfriend

Jonathan Majors is known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe and for films like Creed III.

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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.

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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon's trial begins

His case has drawn international uproar and is seen as a test of Hong Kong's judicial independence.

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Fourteen killed in Argentina as storm brings 150km/h winds

The storm damaged buildings and caused power cuts across Buenos Aires province over the weekend.

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Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters

Record rainfall driven by a tropical cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s north-east.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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Israel Gaza: The perils of hostage rescue

The shooting of three Israelis by IDF troops shows the risks of armed intervention in hostage situations.

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More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says

An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.

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Alex Batty: British teen found in France returns to UK

Alex Batty, who was missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police says.

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Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'

Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa was killed by an Israel drone while working in Khan Younis.

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Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony

The former first lady, originally from Slovenia, described the path to US citizenship as 'arduous'.

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Bull spotted galloping down New Jersey train tracks

Morning commuters were met with delays after the long-horned animal made an appearance on the tracks.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars pay tribute to Andre Braugher

The hit show's cast remember their "kind" and "loyal" captain, who loved singing in his dressing room.

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Moment elephant smashes van window in search of food in Sri Lanka

The driver remains remarkably calm, as the elephant pushes past him to reach food in the back seat.

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US House to vote on formalising Biden impeachment inquiry

The Republican-led House is moving forward with a vote to formalise an inquiry into the US president.

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Delta flight to Detroit diverted to remote Canadian town

Passengers on the Amsterdam to Detroit flight were stranded 24 hours in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress

Republicans remain "resolute" in demanding border policy reform in exchange for backing Ukraine aid.

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Claudine Gay: Harvard president won't lose job over Congress row

Claudine Gay faced anger after failing to say if students calling for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined.

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Kate Cox: Texas woman in court fight leaves state for abortion

Kate Cox sued Texas to have an abortion after her foetus was diagnosed with a high-risk condition.

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Cardi B reveals she has split with husband Offset

The Bodak Yellow rapper announces in an Instagram live she is now single.

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Elite Afghan troops face return to Taliban after UK 'betrayal'

About 200 British-trained special forces soldiers are in danger as Pakistan expels undocumented foreigners.

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Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina 'shock treatment' looms

The country's new far-right president vows to launch a radical economic programme as he is sworn in.

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Zelensky faces key tests to re-energise West's support for Ukraine

A White House visit is on the Ukrainian leader's agenda as cracks appear among Western allies.

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Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross

Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".

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Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row

She has faced mounting calls to resign since giving controversial Congressional testimony.

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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash

Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque

Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented.

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Shane MacGowan: Tribute to 'trailblazer' at Tipperary funeral

The late Pogues singer is hailed as a poet as family, fans and famous friends mourn him in Tipperary.

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Issam Abdallah: Rights groups want Israel investigated over killed journalist

Amnesty and Human Rights Watch say a tank crew probably deliberately fired on Issam Abdallah.

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Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion

Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility.

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Gaza's food queues get longer and the hungry jump fences

As Gaza's food queues get longer, the UN says it cannot run a dependable humanitarian operation anymore.

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Wieambilla shootings: US arrests man over Australian religious terror attack

He is alleged to have links to Christian extremists who killed two police officers and another man.

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UNLV shooting: Police respond to active shooting on Las Vegas campus

Local police say there appear to be "multiple victims" at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted

People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies.

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Mount Marapi eruption: Survivor tells BBC of ordeal from hospital

Muhammad Fadli suffered broken bones and burns after Mount Marapi in Indonesia erupted on Sunday.

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Israel's new Gaza evacuation zones leave Palestinians few places to go

Palestinians and aid workers say new maps are not a workable solution to reduce civilian casualties.

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What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?

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Russia rejects offer to release jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, US says

The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he has denied.

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George Santos: Expelled congressman is now selling $200 videos on Cameo

The former Republican congressman offers advice on Botox, gym "gains" and "haters".

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Villejuif: Small plane makes emergency landing in Paris suburb

An engine failure forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, crashing into an apartment building.

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Ex-US ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, was allegedly a secret agent for more than 40 years.

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Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day.

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Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event

The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.

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Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour

Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.

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South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

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The country where Kissinger left a legacy of bombs and turmoil

Henry Kissinger died aged 100 this week. His policies caused widespread destruction in Cambodia.

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Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines

Videos show the violent tremors from two earthquakes in the Philippines.

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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

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Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city

Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.

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