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Analysis: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel - The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor. 4 hrs ago

37 minutes ago

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza -- Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

4 hours ago

Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll -- President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

13 hours ago

US judge restricts crowd control tactics by ICE towards Minneapolis protesters -- The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions. -- US & Canada

13 hours ago

Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps

11 hours ago

US strike in Syria kills man linked to attack on soldiers, officials say

6 hours ago

A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out. Would you?

4 hours ago

A 'perfect' start for Carrick - how Man Utd ran Man City ragged

6 hours ago

Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw

17 hours ago

Heated Rivalry author thought ice-hockey romance was too steamy for TV -- Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable". -- Culture

2 hours ago

I want to show the world what Africa is - YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour -- "I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

5 hours ago

Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island -- Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.

5 hours ago

I left my toxic mums' group because I'd had enough of being judged - Women describe experiences dealing with ostracisation and toxic behaviour from other mothers. 6 hrs ago

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda -- Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

9 hours ago

'Diplomatic channels are the way to go' over Greenland, US speaker tells BBC

11 hours ago

Half American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends

5 hours ago

Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad

3 hours ago

Watch: Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in Ukraine

4 hours ago

Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

1 day ago

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president -- Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

14 hours ago

Four taken to hospital after protest outside Iranian embassy in London -- The Met Police says one protester was arrested after climbing onto the embassy's terrace.

17 hours ago

Grieving mum suing TikTok says hearing was 'painful' -- Roome is one of five parents suing the social media giant in the US over their children's deaths.

17 hours ago

From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada

5 hours ago

Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

8 hours ago

Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

9 hours ago

'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

6 hours ago

Starmer says Trump's tariff threat over Greenland 'completely wrong'

6 hours ago

Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

2 hours ago

Canadian family buys Skye's 20,000-acre Sleat Peninsula

20 hours ago

Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different

2 hours ago

Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank? -- Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty? -- Tottenham

10 hours ago

Britain's Fery causes first shock of Australian Open -- British qualifier Arthur Fery claims another notable Grand Slam scalp by stunning 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on day one of the Australian Open.

25 minutes ago

Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'? -- Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

6 hours ago

Glasner 'feels abandoned completely' at Palace -- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he feels his squad "are being abandoned completely" by the club's hierarchy.

11 hours ago

'No energy' and 'predictable' - Guardiola won't blame VAR for derby loss -- Manchester City were outfought by rivals Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime and the damaging defeat could leave them outmanoeuvred in this season's Premier League title race.

11 hours ago