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BBC News - World
Venezuelan opposition leader makes first public appearance after months in hiding - Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding since January, arrives in Oslo after a secretive journey. Just now - Latin America
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US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says -- Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of "international piracy", vowing never to be an "oil colony".17 minutes ago
Portugal braced for mass disruption in first general strike for 12 years -- PM Luís Montenegro appears to have been taken aback by the strength of feeling against his government's labour reforms.1 hour ago
String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture' -- In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.18 hours ago
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision -- Iceland joins Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 contest.9 hours ago
Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia hit highest level since 1980 -- New figures show that 33 of the 113 deaths in custody between last July and this June were Indigenous45 minutes ago
Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas -- The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.17 minutes ago
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status -- An Egyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.3 hours ago
Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears -- The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.1 hour ago
Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call -- Ukraine is at a "critical moment", the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.4 hours ago
Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case can be released -- A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.8 hours ago
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry -- The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.8 hours ago
The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin -- Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.1 hour ago
Why Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again after Trump ceasefire -- Between the neighbours is a gulf of mistrust that has proven near impossible to bridge.2 hours ago
Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars -- The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy.7 hours ago
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow -- In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.1 day ago
'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media -- Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?20 hours ago
Watch: Video shows US military seizing oil tanker off Venezuela coast -- According to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who shared the footage, the tanker was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.3 hours ago
'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's -- Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.1 day ago
Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban -- Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.20 hours ago
Watch: Ozzy the dog sets Guinness World record for longest canine tongue -- The mastiff mix from Oklahoma City broke the previous record with his tongue measuring in at 7.83in (19.89cm).1 day ago
Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after 245 days in space -- Nasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS.1 day ago
Australian pilot has conviction for murder of camper overturned on appeal -- Greg Lynn will face a retrial for the 2020 murder of 73-year-old camper Carol Clay.2 hours ago
Police release CCTV footage of 'callous' attack on house -- Police have described it as a "reckless, callous and murderous attack on a family home".3 hours ago
Watch: Top US lawmakers join annual Menorah lighting at Capitol -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer participated in the annual ceremony that commemorates the eight days of Hanukkah.3 hours ago