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LIVE - Protests erupt at Iran universities weeks after deadly crackdown, footage shows - Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

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BBC apologises after guest with Tourette's shouts racial slur during Baftas -- Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London. -- Culture

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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers. 13 hrs ago

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Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

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Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa -- Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

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Mexican Open denies cancellation amid drug cartel violence -- Mexican Open organisers say the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron.

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'Closest I've felt' - Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record -- Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics.

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US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative -- Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling. -- US & Canada

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LIVE - Fifteen inches of snow falls in New York as major snow storm blasts US north-east - Across the US, more than 200,000 homes and businesses are without power - while New York City bans non-essential travel.

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What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?

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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

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Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

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How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule

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Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

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From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap -- Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say. -- US & Canada

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The taekwondo teacher tasked with healing India's troubled state -- Opinion is divided on whether Manipur's new chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh can bring calm to the state. -- Asia

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Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, William's 'I'm not calm' comment and other key Bafta moments -- This year's Bafta Film Awards had it all... A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year.

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The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes -- Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

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How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm -- More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

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What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico

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Latest weather forecast as US states brace for Nor'easter

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Search dogs, rescuers and helicopters as Mexico City holds earthquake drill

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Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and I Swear's Robert Aramayo win big at the Baftas -- Brit Aramayo beat US stars such Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, while One Battle After Another picked up six awards.

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India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court's tariff ruling -- An Indian delegation was expected to travel to Washington this week to finalise the terms of a trade deal.

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Australian prosecutors consider reopening British girl's cold case disappearance -- Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.

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'Two unforgettable weeks' - Winter Olympics close with handover to French Alps -- IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.

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Cartel henchmen unleash violence after top drug lord killed in Mexico

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Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects

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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

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Met officers working for Andrew told to guard Epstein's home, emails show

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Andrew charged taxpayers for massage services when envoy, claim ex-civil servants

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Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

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Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

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Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?

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Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

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Why Man Utd fans should be glad if Maguire extends stay -- Fans should welcome the belief of sources on all sides that Harry Maguire will remain at Manchester United at least for next season, writes Simon Stone.

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Hundred deals 'not in our hands' amid India tensions - Pakistan's Farhan -- Leading batter Sahibzada Farhan says he knows T20 franchises are interested in Pakistan players but admitted whether they are picked in the Hundred auction is "not in our hands". -- Pakistan

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Quiz: Name these footballers who have played for Man Utd and Everton -- Name all 17 players who have made at least one Premier League appearance for both Everton and Manchester United. -- Premier League

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How ruthless Arsenal exposed Tottenham's weaknesses -- MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why, as well as Arsenal's superior quality in Sunday's north London derby, they exploited Tottenham's tactical weakness too. -- Tottenham

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LIVE - Watch as Team GB arrive home from Italy after their most successful Winter Games ever - All the latest as Team GB arrive home from the Winter Olympics after winning five medals including their best gold medal haul.

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