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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters - The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes. 10 hrs ago - World

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Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking -- In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

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Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard -- Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend -- In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

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US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports -- The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes -- The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani -- Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US -- Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard troops from some US cities -- It comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his use of troops for domestic law enforcement.

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US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year -- It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

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Trump vetoes first bills of his second term -- Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives.

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Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders -- The digital token will add to the Trump family's crypto ventures, which have brought in millions of dollars and raised questions on conflicts of interest.

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Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee -- The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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Housing, Europe ties, economy... what Canadians are hopeful for in 2026 -- The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they're optimistic about heading into the new year.

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Watch: Bomb cyclone hits parts of the US with heavy snow -- The powerful storm system brought blizzard conditions to areas of the Midwest and East Coast causing some travel delays.

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Watch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern California -- Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare -- More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

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Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor? -- To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

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The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town -- A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt.

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How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol -- The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.

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Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out? -- Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump's government are at odds over immigration policy.

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'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal -- The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.

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Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet -- "She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

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Watch: Residents kayak and wade through flood waters in California Bay Area -- The region is preparing for up 2.5ft (.76m) of coastal flooding over the weekend due to rain and increased king tides this time of year.

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