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BBC News - World
Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years - Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law. 16 hrs ago - Asia
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Norway police investigate diplomat over Epstein links -- Mona Juul and her husband Terje Rød-Larsen - who played a vital role in the Oslo Accords - are being investigated for "aggravated corruption".6 hours ago
Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation -- The measures aim to increase Israeli control over the occupied West Bank in terms of property law, planning, licensing and enforcement.11 hours ago
Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in Iran -- BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces' deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.11 hours ago
Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in Mexico -- Vizsla Silver Corp says that family members of some of the kidnapped workers have informed the company that their relatives were found dead.5 hours ago
Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show -- Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.16 hours ago
Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate -- Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.17 hours ago
Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow -- Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow.14 hours ago
Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways -- Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.12 hours ago
Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown -- BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.17 hours ago
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom -- Jimmy Lai, who has been jailed for 20 years, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".1 day ago
How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa -- Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.1 day ago
Are Bangladesh's youth turning against India? -- Anti-Indianism is rising in Bangladesh as ties between the South Asian neighbours sink to a new low.20 hours ago
BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing -- The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.20 hours ago
'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win -- The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.18 hours ago
Aerial footage shows flooded cities as storms hit Spain -- Storms Marta and Leonardo have caused widespread flooding in Spain as thousands have been displaced.1 day ago
ICE protester says she was 'disgusted' after fake arrest image shared by White House -- The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.1 day ago
At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion -- At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.2 days ago
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.12 minutes ago
The video appeal came hours before a reported deadline to pay the people believed to be holding the TV hosts's mum.12 minutes ago
A video released by members of Congress shows Maxwell, the jailed associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refusing to answer questions about the late sex offender.12 minutes ago
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.12 minutes ago
Leaders gather this week for the Munich Security Conference, with European security at a crossroads.12 minutes ago
The convicted sex offender was asked if she was a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein and if she helped him traffic girls - and remained silent.12 minutes ago
Why did a youthful, progressive party do so poorly compared to a transactional, old-style party?12 minutes ago
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.12 minutes ago
It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.4 days ago