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Trump administration withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minnesota -- "Border tsar" Tom Homan said about 2,000 would remain, and the US government is equipping more officers with body-worn cameras.
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Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein -- She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.1 hour ago
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire -- The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.28 minutes ago
'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark -- Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.5 hours ago
Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims -- Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home. -- UK2 hours ago
Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before -- Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.2 hours ago
'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia -- Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.4 hours ago
Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down -- The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.4 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.12 hours ago
Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi's son -- The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by "our unknown gunmen".4 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.20 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.15 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.16 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.23 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.15 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.2 days ago
'Canada must preserve its independence', former PM says at portrait unveiling -- Stephen Harper unveiled his official portrait on the 20th anniversary of when he first became prime minister.28 minutes ago
Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial -- Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.3 hours ago
What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force? -- The immigration agency is under scrutiny after fatal shootings in Minneapolis.9 days ago
Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue -- Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.3 hours ago
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak -- Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.1 day ago
Irish government to impose total ban on scramblers in public places -- The new rules come after 16-year-old Grace Lynch died after being hit by a scrambler in Finglas in Dublin last month.3 hours ago
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire -- Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.4 hours ago