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BBC News - World
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift -- The US will also offer "more limited" support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
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Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence -- Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.13 hours ago
US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm -- The National Weather Service warns the winter blast "will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia".1 day ago
Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' -- The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.18 hours ago
Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan -- Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.17 hours ago
Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack -- Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.8 hours ago
New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide -- Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.3 hours ago
Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing -- Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.7 hours ago
TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data -- Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.11 hours ago
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats -- Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.17 hours ago
'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism -- Scott Bessent's comments come amid a war of words between Ottawa and Washington.10 hours ago
Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks -- Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.18 hours ago
Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis -- Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.13 hours ago
'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war -- Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.13 hours ago
Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory -- Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.13 hours ago
'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons -- The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.1 day ago
Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war? -- It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.22 hours ago
Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome -- Crowds have gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.1 day ago
Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions? -- TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.1 day ago
Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos? -- The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.1 day ago
Footage captures moment NZ landslide starts in Mount Maunganui -- An Australian tourist describes seeing one of the landslides behind him and running from it.2 days ago
Bluetongue virus found in herd in Wexford -- The cattle in county Wexford is the latest confirmed case of the virus.58 minutes ago
Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks -- One person died and 35 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.13 minutes ago