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BBC News - World
Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal -- The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.
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Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico -- The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.2 hours ago
US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran -- The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.2 hours ago
As Trump retreats from climate goals, China is becoming a green superpower - China, the world's top carbon emitter, is also at the helm of a renewables revolution.5 hours ago
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel -- Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.3 hours ago
Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here? -- A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol.4 hours ago
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough -- The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.6 hours ago
Iran security official appears to fire on crowd at cemetery -- It happened as people gathered to commemorate those killed during the government's brutal crackdown on protesters9 hours ago
Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say -- The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.7 hours ago
Billionaire Les Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein -- Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.5 hours ago
You're never too old, says dancer, 71, cast in Taylor Swift video -- Denise Sides was selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in the Opalite video.9 hours ago
Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front -- Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.1 hour ago
The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms -- Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities.47 minutes ago
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve -- Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success1 day ago
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen -- "This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.1 day ago
I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape -- The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.1 day ago
Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle -- A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.2 days ago
Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival -- Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.2 days ago
Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station -- The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.4 days ago
Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it? -- The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.4 days ago
Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles -- The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the 'Quad God' trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.4 days ago
The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables -- During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.3 hours ago
Eight skiers found dead after California avalanche -- Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.6 hours ago
Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined' -- Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.5 hours ago
Canada Conservative leader dismisses MP's 'hissy fit' remark over US relations -- Jamil Jivani, a Conservative MP, told a US news site that Canada was undermining its relationship with the US by throwing an "anti-American hissy fit".5 hours ago