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Tuesday, February 03, 2026 6:51 AM ET

BBC News - World

Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X -- The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.

16 minutes ago

After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump -- Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and American leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.

3 hours ago

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns -- It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

5 hours ago

Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard -- The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.

4 hours ago

Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect -- The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model.

3 hours ago

Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt -- Only a few Palestinian patients managed to get out of Gaza to Egypt for medical treatment after Monday's reopening.

2 hours ago

Fifa president 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says -- Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.

1 hour ago

Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately' -- The decision follows bipartisan push for more accountablility after two US citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota.

13 hours ago

Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt -- Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

11 hours ago

Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal -- Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

6 hours ago

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia -- The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

1 day ago

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing' -- The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

1 day ago

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers -- Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

1 day ago

BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son -- Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

15 hours ago

Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files? -- Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.

9 hours ago

'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge -- Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

21 hours ago

Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters -- People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

1 day ago

Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival -- The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.

1 day ago

Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family -- Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

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Russia ends 'week-long pause' with major attack on Ukraine energy sites -- The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

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Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US -- Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

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Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya's central bank warns -- Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine's Day.

2 hours ago

Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress -- The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.

8 hours ago

Hazlewood set to miss first half of T20 World Cup -- Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is unlikely to be involved in the first half of the T20 World Cup as he continues his recovery from injury.

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