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Friday, December 26, 2025 4:01 AM ET

BBC News - World

Just now -- Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims? -- Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from? -- Just now

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Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak guilty of abusing power in 1MDB case -- Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

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US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump - The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria's foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion. 3 hrs ago - World

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Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys -- Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks' -- Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

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Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful' -- The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

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Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead -- A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides.

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Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid -- Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.

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Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address -- The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.

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US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner -- Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

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Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile -- Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.

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Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime -- Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release -- Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.

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Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case -- The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks".

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Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea? -- The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.

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India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem -- A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

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Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world -- From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.

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Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators: Takeaways from new Epstein files -- The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

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Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out -- Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

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Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

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Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

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Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store -- The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.

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Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio -- Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".

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Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway -- The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.

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Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight? -- Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?

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Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center -- Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

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