Canada, Mexico and China face tariffs on Saturday, White House says

Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says.

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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

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Virginia Substitute Teacher Reinstated to Job After Reportedly Being Fired Over Religious Beliefs

A Virginia school district has agreed to reinstate a substitute teacher who was reportedly "blacklisted" over religious and political beliefs she had expressed on social media. 

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'Destructive Procedures': Trump Moves to Ban 'Mutilation' of Gender-Confused Children

Since taking office 10 days ago, President Donald Trump has signed executive orders making sweeping changes on everything from immigration to climate change, DEI programs, and more. Now the 47th president is making good on a campaign promise to protect some of the nation's most vulnerable – gender-confused minors. 

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Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time

There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday.

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Construction Resumes on Taller Tijuana Border Wall as Legal Method of Entry Now Closed

The Trump administration has been making big changes to immigration policies, cracking down on the border and even shutting down the CBP One app that many migrants were using in an effort to gain lawful entry into the U.S.

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Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners from its jails - prompting scenes of celebration in Ramallah.

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Massive avalanche kills skier in French Alps

The Brazilian-Portuguese national was found dead by mountain rescuers.

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VA Senator Tries to End 'Religious Exemption' for Homeschoolers Fueling Privacy Fears

Virginia homeschooling parents are taking a stand against a proposed bill that they say dismantles the "religious exemption" for home instruction and infringes on their First Amendment rights.

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Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week

The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan.

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Teacher Suspended and Allegedly Could be Fired for Refusing to Remove Crucifix

A veteran Connecticut teacher says she's been placed on administrative leave and could be terminated for her refusal to remove a crucifix from her workspace.  

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Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows

The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments.

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Showdown at the Panama Canal: A US Ally Gets Caught in the Middle of Trump vs. China

The Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes, has become a hot discussion item thanks to President Donald Trump. Much of that has to do with China's growing influence in the region, and he's making waves about America taking it back.  

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Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security

The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

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Court Rules Elephants Can't Sue in Court for Their Release from Colorado Zoo

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they're not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday.

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Three children drown every day in India's wetlands. But mothers are fighting back

Mothers in the harsh Sundarbans delta are battling the rising tide of child drownings.

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Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel

The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel blocking the return of Gazans to north Gaza.

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My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor.

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights denied

It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants.

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200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank

The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

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Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

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US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says

The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

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Trump Tells Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase to Stop Debanking Conservatives

President Donald Trump called out the CEOs of Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase earlier this week, contending that the financial giants have "debanked" conservatives and faith groups.   

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Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

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Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia

Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.

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US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.

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Purdue and Sackler family agree $7.4bn opioid settlement

Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn.

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'An Ordinary Man with an Extraordinary God': Hundreds Honor Promise Keepers Founder Coach McCartney

Faith, family, and football highlighted the celebration of life for Promise Keepers Founder and University of Colorado Head Football Coach Bill McCartney, who inspired millions of men and women around the world to pursue the Lord Jesus Christ with Godly character among brothers and accountability for their marriages.

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'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.

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New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds.

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Liberty Counsel Sues Idaho Army National Guard Citing 'No Christians in Command' Policy

An Idaho Army National Guard infantry officer has filed a lawsuit suing the governor and two Army generals claiming they unlawfully removed him from command for expressing biblical beliefs on sexuality outside of the military environment.

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US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

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BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?

The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?

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Ukrainian chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge

The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.

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'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President

The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'.

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Influencers, tech bros, MMA fighters: Trump's inauguration guests

The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.

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Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel

Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces.

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Actor 'Seething' and 'Disgusted' Over California Fires: 'I've Never Seen Anything Like It'

Actor Stelio Savante said he was left “seething” after seeing how some California leaders reacted to deadly wildfires that have been ripping through the Los Angeles area.

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Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

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'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

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Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.

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Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict

The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.

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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

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Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

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House Passes Legislation to Protect Women and Girls in Sports

The House passed a bill on Tuesday requiring all federally-funded schools to defend the safety and the rights of women and girls.

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Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests

The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

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US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list

President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

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Deadly One-Two Punch: Killer Quake & Massive Tsunami Likely to Devastate Northwest, Experts Warn

When it comes to natural disasters, the Pacific Northwest is just about the nation's quietest corner. But the biggest killer quake to ever hit America is likely to happen right there.

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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

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'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'

Young male gamers thought it resembled a gesture used by a radical feminist community to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.

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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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Firefighters Race to Contain Los Angeles Wildfires With Menacing Winds Forecast to Return

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge.

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In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.

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Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say

A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.

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The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams

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Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

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'Ending Catch-and-Release on Day One': Trump Sets Stage of Historic Deportation Crackdown

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, he is setting the stage for a historic immigration crackdown aimed at deporting millions of migrants and closing the border. The estimated $68 billion operation would require unprecedented coordination and resources, raising questions about how it might unfold.

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Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

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BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction

Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area.

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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

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Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

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Trump threatens "very high" tariffs on Denmark over Greenland

Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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3 Blood Moons Are Coming Soon, and You Won't Believe When the First One Hits

Some remarkable celestial signs will be on display in the coming months that may hold prophetic significance for our world. This series of four heavenly phenomena includes two lunar events over the next 14 months that appear to represent a possible message about Israel.

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Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint

One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.

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Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.

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Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.

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Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

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Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

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New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians.

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Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse

Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.

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The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

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Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

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Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

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Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin

Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.

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China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

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Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time

Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case against him.

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Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".

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Daytona Beach Officially Backs Down After Targeting Church for Feeding the Hungry

The city of Daytona Beach, Florida has finally overturned a policy that blocked a church from helping hungry families, officially rejecting a city ordinance that had been used to target the church's food pantry.

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Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier

Las Vegas police said the the person found in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head was Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger.

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Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published

The names of Dutch people investigated for working with the Nazis during World War 2 are available online for the first time.

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Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

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One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel

The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects.

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What we know about the New Orleans attacker

The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran.

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