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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified - The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release. 14 hrs ago - US & Canada
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier -- A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.9 hours ago
Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s -- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".9 hours ago
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat -- The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.7 hours ago
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead -- The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.8 hours ago
Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial -- The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.6 hours ago
Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs -- As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.9 hours ago
Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report -- Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.2 hours ago
'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea -- Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.14 hours ago
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report -- Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.13 hours ago
House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation -- The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.7 hours ago
'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C -- The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.14 hours ago
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia -- One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.9 hours ago
Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water -- Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.5 hours ago
'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing -- Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.5 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.1 day 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.1 day ago
BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs -- BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.12 hours ago
Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees -- A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.4 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.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.1 day 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.1 day ago
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China -- This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.43 minutes ago
Alleged ransom notes investigated in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother -- The Arizona sheriff says the FBI has reviewed the note, but did not confirm if it was authentic.2 hours ago
'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files -- She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.2 hours ago
The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus -- Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.3 hours ago