BBC News - World
Zelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persists -- The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.
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'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash kills 32 -- The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train. -- Just now14 minutes ago
Two dead after another construction crane collapses in Thailand -- It comes one day after a crane accident in another part of the country killed 32 people.14 minutes ago
'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran -- BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran, with witnesses saying they want to ensure the world knew of the violence against protesters. -- Middle East58 minutes ago
US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government -- It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says. -- World10 hours ago
Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland -- There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.6 hours ago
X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash -- Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.58 minutes ago
Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims -- Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.1 hour ago
'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler -- Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.10 hours ago
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire -- The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.14 hours ago
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe -- Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.13 hours ago
Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters -- Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.13 hours ago
Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky -- The UK-owned, Canadian-made whisky is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.12 hours ago
Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert takes S Korea by storm -- Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.19 hours ago
No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold -- Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.23 hours ago
'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand -- Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.17 hours ago
Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters -- Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.21 hours ago
What message do Greenlanders have for Trump? -- The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.1 day ago
'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran -- An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.1 day ago
Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become -- BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what's happening inside Iran.2 days ago
Polls open in tense Uganda election amid widespread delays -- The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.50 minutes ago
Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown -- The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.50 minutes ago
ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in the leg -- The City of Minneapolis confirmed a man was shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries.1 hour ago
Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters -- The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.1 hour ago
Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes -- Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.2 hours ago
