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South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma -- The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

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Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims -- There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year's Eve.

13 hours ago

Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands

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Starmer ready for closer EU alignment 'in the national interest'

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South Korea's Lee Jae Myung to meet China's Xi in reset of relations

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Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

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Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro -- An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world -- Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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'I can't believe it' - Joy and uncertainty in Florida's 'Little Venezuela' -- Celebrations have swept across Florida's Doral, even as questions linger over Venezuela's future.

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The French university where spies go for training -- Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits. -- Europe

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How to look after dogs, cats and other pets in cold weather -- Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive. -- Science & Environment

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What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe? -- Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK? -- Europe

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Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting -- Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

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Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about - Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics. 6 hrs ago

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Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution? -- The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

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Mother and daughter named as sea tragedy victims -- Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues. -- Hull & East Yorkshire

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Singer Jesy Nelson told her twin babies may 'never walk' -- The former Little Mix star said her girls have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

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Boxer Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute -- Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

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Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup -- Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and request their matches be moved elsewhere.

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Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery -- Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

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New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force -- The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

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Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland

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Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court

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Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe

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Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire

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The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others

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Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted

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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

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'Deeply shocked': World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela

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Who's in charge of Venezuela and what happens next?

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India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

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'I'm here to be manager, not coach' - but will Amorim survive at Man Utd? -- Ruben Amorim challenges Manchester United's board to let him do his job after Sunday's draw with Leeds, and says he intends to leave in 18 months' time. -- Man Utd

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Steelers beat Ravens to last NFL play-off spot & Broncos bag top seed - week 18 round-up - NFL week 18 scores & reports as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens in a final game thriller to complete the play-off picture, after the Denver Broncos clinched the AFC top seed.

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Fury comes out of retirement... again -- Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

17 hours ago

'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand? -- Florian Wirtz thought his goal for Liverpool in the 2-2 draw at Fulham was offside - so how did technology allow it to stand?

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'A chance' Chelsea will name new boss on Monday as Rosenior jets in -- Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior arrives in London for talks about replacing Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach.

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'Brainless' Smith wicket 'sums up' England's Ashes -- England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's dismissal by Australia part-timer Marnus Labuschagne is called "one of the worst" ever in Tests and "completely brainless".

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