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BBC News - World
Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine - On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option. 9 hrs ago - Europe
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UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas -- The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country. -- World9 hours ago
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow -- A device was detonated after police approached a "suspicious" individual in Moscow, authorities said.5 hours ago
Explosion hits packed mosque in Nigeria -- Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers.2 hours ago
Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime -- Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.2 hours ago
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.9 hours ago
Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers -- An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.10 hours ago
Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions -- Authorities are investigating whether a gas leak was to blame for the twin blasts and fire, which caused a partial collapse.9 hours ago
Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey -- Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.1 day ago
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine -- Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.12 hours ago
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.18 hours ago
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.21 hours ago
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests -- Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.22 hours ago
An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe -- Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.21 hours ago
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".8 hours ago
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.9 hours ago
Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight -- Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.1 day ago
Ros Atkins on... the oil tanker being pursued by the US -- The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.2 days ago
Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark -- The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.2 days ago
Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern -- Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.8 minutes ago
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case -- The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks".2 hours ago
Democratic board member muted during Kennedy Center vote sues to remove Trump's name -- US Representative Joyce Beatty claims the renaming of the venue is illegal because the change requires "an act of Congress".3 hours ago
Watch: Kīlauea volcano sends lava fountains 1,400ft into the air -- Fountains of fiery red lava erupted from Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano late Tuesday, continuing for nearly six hours before ending abruptly early on Christmas Eve.5 hours ago
Colorado woman accused of killing her children extradited from UK to US -- Kimberlee Singler is facing murder charges in Colorado in the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.6 hours ago
Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found -- Melodee Buzzard's mother Ashlee Buzzard is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, police said.6 hours ago
British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal -- Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.8 hours ago