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Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 -- The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.
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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules -- A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.14 hours ago
'A vaccine against murder'? Israel split over return of death penalty -- In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.2 hours ago
This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus -- The president's son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.8 hours ago
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve -- The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.15 hours ago
Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says -- Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.10 hours ago
Canada's Poilievre re-elected Conservative party leader -- The opposition leader secured 87.4% of delegates' vote, despite recent electoral losses against the Liberals.1 hour ago
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president -- Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".14 hours ago
Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz? -- The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.5 hours ago
One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines -- Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.7 hours ago
This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave -- Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.13 hours ago
An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door -- India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.54 minutes ago
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling -- Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.16 hours ago
Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters -- Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.20 hours ago
'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film -- US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.21 hours ago
Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl -- The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.1 day ago
Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines -- A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.1 day ago
Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis -- BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.2 days ago
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe' -- Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.25 minutes ago
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal -- The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.3 hours ago
US cities hold anti-ICE protests during nationwide day of action -- Demonstrations were held to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.3 hours ago
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files -- Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".7 hours ago
What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary -- Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.5 hours ago