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BBC News - World
Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments -- President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment. -- World
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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada -- Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum. -- US & Canada8 hours ago
Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer -- Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.1 minute ago
Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? -- The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.1 minute ago
Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest -- Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.1 minute ago
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz -- Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.22 hours ago
Who's eligible for the 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund'? Trump's critics think they might be -- Eligibility for the fund appear broad, as Republicans and Democrats demand answers and guardrails1 minute ago
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo -- The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.4 hours ago
Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads -- A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".3 hours ago
AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police -- Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.8 hours ago
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76 -- Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.9 hours ago
US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war -- Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.9 hours ago
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure -- The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.6 hours ago
An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy -- Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.20 hours ago
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate -- The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.15 hours ago
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies -- After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.1 day ago
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.8 hours ago
Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge -- The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French Banksy8 hours ago
How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment -- The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.9 hours ago
Fans react to Stephen Colbert's final show -- The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.18 hours ago
Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC -- Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.1 day ago
'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans -- The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.20 minutes ago
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence -- Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.1 hour ago
Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory -- Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.20 minutes ago
Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent' -- The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates.1 hour ago
Fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified video -- Experts say the videos released by the US government give no evidence of alien technology or extraterrestrial life.2 hours ago
Residents wade through flood waters and submerged cars in New York City -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the intense rainfall, which flooded some homes, had overwhelmed the city's sewer system.2 hours ago