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Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangover -- The revelation Harry Brook got into a fight with a bouncer brings further focus on the culture of the England team.

13 minutes ago

'Young leader' Romero defended by under-fire Frank -- Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank defends captain Cristian Romero after he appeared to take aim at the club's hierarchy.

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LIVE - Protesters and federal agents clash in Minneapolis after woman shot dead by ICE - Local officials accuse immigration agents of "recklessly using power", as federal authorities say the officer fired shots in self-defence.

23 minutes ago

US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says -- The US president says only time would tell how long his administration will be involved in the running of the country. -- World

1 hour ago

Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies

5 hours ago

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'devastated' by death of young son

1 hour ago

Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas

5 hours ago

US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oil

19 hours ago

Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups

8 hours ago

Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China -- The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.

1 day ago

US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says -- Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.

23 hours ago

Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela -- Donald Trump publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado, saying she did not have support and respect.

22 hours ago

'We are not for sale': Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory -- Greenlanders tell the BBC they have no interest in becoming American as the White House restates its desire for annexation. -- US & Canada

17 hours ago

We were fired, and we're owning it – here's how to find a new job that works for you -- January is a natural time to reflect on your career. If you're looking for a new job, here are four ways to help.

7 hours ago

Children in Gaza return to school after years without formal education -- Most of the schools in the territory have been damaged or destroyed during the war, Unicef says.

6 hours ago

Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting in Minneapolis unfolded, second by second

2 hours ago

Video shows moment US immigration agent fatally shoots woman

7 hours ago

Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US

18 hours ago

'I was secretly filmed with smart glasses and then trolled online'

46 minutes ago

Watch: 'I want a president who's involved'- Michiganders weigh in on Maduro's seizure

23 hours ago

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters -- Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows. -- Health

15 hours ago

Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation -- The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately.

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Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases -- Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.

16 hours ago

US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized -- Somalia denies the claims and says the 76 tonnes of aid is still in the hands of the World Food Programme.

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One million without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says -- Efforts are continuing to restore services in Dnipropetrovsk, officials say, after wide-spread attacks in the southeast.

1 hour ago

Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity - It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok - 6 hrs ago

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Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest -- Chen Zhi is charged with turning his business into a front for fraud hubs that stole from people around the world.

17 hours ago

Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

4 hours ago

Oligarch linked to bribery paid Andrew £15m for mansion

7 hours ago

Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland

3 hours ago

Nasa considers whether to bring sick crew member back to Earth

3 hours ago

US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis

12 hours ago

Analysis: Why Trump chose Maduro's VP over Nobel winner

9 hours ago

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer

15 hours ago

Venezuela's interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guard

23 hours ago

Mourinho makes Benfica players sleep at training ground -- Jose Mourinho takes his players to stay at Benfica's training ground after they lose against Braga in the League Cup semi-final.

1 hour ago

A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary -- Former Wales captain and manager Terry Yorath, who has died aged 75, had a glittering career, but his life was deeply affected by two tragedies.

2 hours ago

Joshua pays tribute to friends Ghami and Latz -- Anthony Joshua pays tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, saying he is finding it "tough" to process their deaths.

34 minutes ago

'Whoever signed off England's tour has to go' - Agnew column -- England's 4-1 Ashes defeat is the most disappointing I have covered and whoever signed off on the tourists' preparation has to go, writes Jonathan Agnew.

10 hours ago

What is Man Utd's 'DNA' and does it really matter? -- As Manchester United look for Ruben Amorim's successor, Phil McNulty asks if a club's so-called "DNA" is actually relevant?

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