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Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
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People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.12 minutes ago
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.12 minutes ago
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.12 minutes ago
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.12 minutes ago
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.12 minutes ago
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.12 minutes ago
At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.12 minutes ago
Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.12 minutes ago
LIVE - Iran and US race to find missing American crew member downed in fighter jet - reports - Iranian security forces are searching for the missing crew member, Iranian state media report, after a US F-15 fighter jet was reportedly downed in southern Iran.45 minutes ago
France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts -- The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.13 hours ago
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say -- Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.9 hours ago
After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated? -- Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?3 hours ago
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says -- Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.15 hours ago
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz -- It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.8 hours ago
Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts -- The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.9 hours ago
Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts -- US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.5 hours ago
US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda -- The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".9 hours ago
Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach -- Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.11 hours ago
Pete Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down -- Gen Randy George was nominated for the role in 2023 by former President Joe Biden.14 hours ago
Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds -- The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.7 hours ago
Watch: Artemis II astronauts speak from space -- The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.14 hours ago
What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche -- The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.1 day ago
Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon? -- The US is aiming to be the first country to land humans on the lunar surface again by 2028 - so what's this mission for?1 day ago
Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war -- The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.1 day ago