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BBC News - World
BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on -- Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.
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Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue -- Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.13 hours ago
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas -- Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.17 hours ago
Zelensky says Russia 'doesn't want peace', ahead of Florida meeting with Trump -- The pair are expected to discuss territorial concessions and security guarantees during the negotiations.2 hours ago
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island -- The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.2 hours ago
Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91 -- The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth.10 hours ago
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy -- The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.10 hours ago
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes -- Almost one million people were displaced when hostilities resumed earlier this month after the first truce broke.20 hours ago
New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos -- Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.14 hours ago
US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria -- Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as "a Christmas present" - contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.15 hours ago
Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war -- Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.8 hours ago
'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers -- This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.1 day ago
Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession -- Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.1 day ago
One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections -- The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.1 day ago
Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human -- Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.23 hours ago
Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes -- Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.2 hours ago
Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji -- The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji22 hours ago
Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.2 days ago
Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.3 days ago
Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store -- The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.3 days ago
War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election -- Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.8 hours ago
Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre? -- Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?8 hours ago
Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert -- Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.9 hours ago