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Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show - Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands. 6 hrs ago - Middle East

6 minutes ago

Trump says 'many' Cuban soldiers killed in Venezuela raid but calls operation 'brilliant' -- It comes after Nicolás Maduro and his wife were seized from Caracas and flown to the US. They have since appeared at a New York court.

3 hours ago

UK and France would send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal, Starmer says after Paris talks -- Downing Street says it has agreed a "declaration of intent to deploy forces to Ukraine in event of a peace deal"; President Zelensky calls it a "huge step forward".

16 minutes ago

'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas -- BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation. -- Latin America

16 minutes ago

Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says -- The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. -- Europe

3 hours ago

US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65

4 hours ago

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming after state's top court strikes down bans

43 minutes ago

Self-proclaimed hypnotherapist on trial in France for drugging and raping women

8 hours ago

Zelensky replaces Ukraine's powerful security service chief

6 hours ago

Ashley Tisdale says she quit her 'toxic mom group'

7 hours ago

Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation -- Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

3 hours ago

Trump says Venezuela 'stole' US oil. Is that true? -- The US government has made it clear that getting access to Venezuelan oil is an important motivation for its actions in the country.

7 hours ago

What is Maduro charged with and what is the evidence? -- The 25-page charging document details a litany of allegations, including accusations that Maduro and his wife ordered kidnappings, beatings and murders.

22 hours ago

The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India -- Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

7 hours ago

Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato? -- The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

8 hours ago

Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football? -- Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players.

5 hours ago

Long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo -- With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

9 hours ago

Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China -- South Korea's Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China's Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.

18 hours ago

How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band' -- The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

11 hours ago

Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape? Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses. 21 hrs ago

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Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI -- The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.

6 hours ago

Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand -- Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.

7 hours ago

Indian gang rape survivor back home after a week in hospital -- The 26-year-old was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries and several fractures.

6 hours ago

UK government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes -- Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

5 hours ago

Canada's Chrystia Freeland to quit as MP and become adviser to Zelensky -- Freeland says she will exit parliament in "the coming weeks" as she becomes an economic development adviser for Kyiv.

21 hours ago

The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland

4 hours ago

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' dismay

4 hours ago

Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe

2 hours ago

US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say

43 minutes ago

Anonymous crypto gambler made $436,000 on Maduro capture

12 hours ago

Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela?

1 day ago

Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations

2 hours ago

Carney says Canada's 'low risk' oil can compete if Venezuela ramps up production

43 minutes ago

LIVE - Premier League: West Ham lead Forest through Murillo own goal - Follow live text coverage as Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham face his former club Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

43 minutes ago

'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers -- Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League. -- Chelsea

43 minutes ago

Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role -- Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager. -- Man Utd

3 hours ago

Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical -- Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City. -- Premier League

2 hours ago

Algeria strike late in extra time to beat DR Congo at Afcon - Adil Boulbina scores a 119th-minute winner as Algeria beat DR Congo to reach the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

2 hours ago

'Sydney is a city of endings - this felt like another' England's meek performance on day three of the fifth Ashes Test felt like the end of an era, says Stephan Shemilt. 12 hrs ago - Cricket

43 minutes ago

LIVE - Scottish Premiership: Rangers two up on Aberdeen & set to go within three of summit - Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates as Rangers host Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.

16 minutes ago