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BBC News - World

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health - The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans. 48 mins ago - Climate

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Just now -- Who were the victims of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, Canada? -- Eight people were killed, ranging in age from 11 to 39, with 25 people injured in the shootings at a school and a home. -- Just now

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Just now -- What we know about the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother -- It's been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona. -- Just now

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Port city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards Mozambique -- More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port. -- Africa

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Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul -- South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.

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Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links -- The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

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Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles -- Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.

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Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video -- After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don't have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.

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Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader -- Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

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'One in a billion': Dawson's Creek stars lead tributes to James Van Der Beek -- Katie Holmes pays tribute to her late co-star's "bravery, compassion, selflessness and strength".

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Two US Navy ships collide near South America -- Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.

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Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years -- Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

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What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and expected successor? -- Kim Jong Un has chosen Miss Kim as his heir, South Korea's spy agency says - but what exactly do we know about her?

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Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony -- Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

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Dawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve' -- The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.

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Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance -- The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? -- The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families -- Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

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Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election -- It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests -- Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.

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Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family -- Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

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BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing -- The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.

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IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt -- The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.

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Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says -- Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".

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Weekly quiz: What was written on Bad Bunny's ball at the Super Bowl? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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