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BBC News - World

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump -- Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler -- BBC InDepth

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Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares - Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic. 6 hrs ago

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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93 -- One of the giants of 20th century fashion, his creations were worn by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow. -- Europe

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'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions -- The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

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What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade -- What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.

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Thirteen schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa -- The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

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Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks -- There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

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Lawyers for Swiss bar owners condemn 'vindictiveness' after deadly fire -- Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire.

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In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey -- His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.

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Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed -- We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.

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Goodbye gator, see you later: San Francisco mourns its beloved albino alligator -- California names a street after reptile Claude, who won millions of hearts with his albinism.

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Nigeria remembers master wood carver -- Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

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At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade -- The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.

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Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene -- Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

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Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash -- Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety.

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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain -- Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

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Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours -- Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.

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Spain to hold three days of mourning for victims of high-speed train crash -- At least 40 people died in Sunday's collision in southern Spain, the worst crash the country has seen in more than a decade.

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Australia parliament votes on tighter gun controls after Bondi shooting -- Parliament is also debating hate speech reforms after last month's deadly attack on a Jewish festival.

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Over a hundred vehicles pile up on motorway after crash -- Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.

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Ros Atkins on...President Trump's year in numbers -- Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts - the BBC's Analysis Editor breaks down Donald Trump's first year back in office, in numbers.

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Family of Belfast man seek answers over Dublin death -- The remains of James O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were found in Phoenix Park in November 2023.

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