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Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation

9 hours ago

Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria -- The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia. -- World

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Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say UK MPs -- A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.

3 hours ago

'He did it for us': US soldier recalls Jesse Jackson's efforts to free him and two other POWs

5 hours ago

Russia & Belarusian athletes to compete under own flags at Winter Paralympics -- Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations' flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.

9 hours ago

Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day -- The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low. -- Europe

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Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks -- Tehran also says more work is needed to get a deal - the US is yet to comment on the issue.

10 hours ago

No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say -- The sheriff told the BBC that he is confident they will find her - whether it takes 'ten days, ten months, or worse'.

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Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain

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Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve

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Moment officers rescue injured bald eagle from icy Hudson River

6 hours ago

US Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin to leave post

8 hours ago

USA's Meyers Taylor makes history with monobob gold -- Elana Meyers Taylor made history by winning monobob gold to become the oldest individual athlete to become Winter Olympic champion, all while empowering mothers and female athletes.

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Nine medals up for grabs - Wednesday's guide -- What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

8 hours ago

Trinidad & Tobago seal 'operation don't finish last' -- Trinidad and Tobago's bobsleigh team say it is "mission accomplished" in their 'operation don't come last' as they finished 25th out of 26 in the Olympic two-man event.

8 hours ago

Meet the 61-year-old moonwalking ice rink sensation -- Mark Callan has gone viral for his on-ice antics. But who is he and how did he end up at the Winter Olympics?

22 hours ago

Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures -- A look back at the remarkable life of the US civil rights activist, who died on Tuesday aged 84. -- US & Canada

13 hours ago

'We're going to always be grateful' - Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader's passing means for the community shaped by his activism.

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Who is Tarique Rahman, the Bangladesh PM who spent 17 years in exile? -- Rahman's political career had been dogged by allegations of nepotism and corruption by political rivals.

3 hours ago

Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen -- "This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.

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Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket? -- Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

6 hours ago

Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain -- India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.

6 hours ago

Teen who killed two in crash filmed herself speeding on Snapchat

1 day ago

Fast-moving wildfires rage across southwestern US

5 hours ago

Hockey players recount Rhode Island ice rink shooting

11 hours ago

Ros Atkins on...unanswered Andrew questions

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US says it 'supports' UK Chagos Islands deal -- US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

1 hour ago

Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls -- Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.

6 hours ago

Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son

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Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears

6 hours ago

Rescuers search for 10 missing skiers after California avalanche

3 hours ago

'A sad day' - curling cheating row at Winter Games unsettles Canadians

21 hours ago

US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

1 day ago

'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach

2 hours ago

Dual nationals face scramble for UK passports as new rules come into force

15 hours ago

Mourinho's 'big mistake' after 'disgusting' Vinicius incident -- Trent Alexander-Arnold calls the alleged racist abuse of team-mate Vinicius Junior a "disgrace to football", while opposition manager Jose Mourinho is criticised for his comments. -- European Football

6 hours ago

No date for Woods return but Masters 'not off the table' -- Tiger Woods says competing at this year's Masters is "not off the table" but the 15-time major champion still has no timetable for his return.

9 hours ago

GB curlers on brink of early exit after Canada defeat -- Team GB's Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are now in serious jeopardy after Bruce Mouat's world champions were beaten 9-5 by Canada in Cortina.

9 hours ago

LIVE - Day one of second F1 pre-season test begins in Bahrain - Live text commentary of day one of the second F1 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.

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Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues? -- You do not need to look far to find people proclaiming that VAR works fine outside the Premier League. BBC Sport spoke to people across Europe's top leagues to find out. -- Football

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