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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified - The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release. 8 hrs ago - US & Canada
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier -- A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea. -- World5 hours ago
Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs -- As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs. -- Latin America6 hours ago
Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s -- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".2 hours ago
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead -- The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.1 hour ago
Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial -- The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.37 minutes ago
'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea -- Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.7 hours ago
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report -- Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.6 hours ago
House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation -- The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.50 minutes ago
'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C -- The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.7 hours ago
France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil -- A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.5 hours ago
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia -- One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.3 hours ago
Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt -- Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.23 hours ago
Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal -- Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.18 hours ago
'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia -- The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.1 day ago
Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing' -- The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.1 day ago
BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs -- BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.6 hours ago
Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files? -- Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.21 hours ago
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son -- Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.1 day ago
'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge -- Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.1 day ago
Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters -- People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.1 day ago
'We hope' Savannah Guthrie's mother is still alive, sheriff says -- The Arizona sheriff believes 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on Saturday, was taken against her will.3 hours ago
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat -- The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.50 minutes ago
Trump signs bill to end shutdown but another budget cliff looms over ICE funding -- The deal extends funding for the Department of Homeland Security for less than two weeks.55 minutes ago
Who is in the Epstein files? -- Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.3 hours ago
Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections -- American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.8 hours ago
'A nightmare of every parent': Tributes pour in for ice hockey players killed in Canada crash -- Three teenage junior ice hockey players for the Southern Alberta Mustangs, two from Canada and one from the US, were killed in a deadly vehicle collision.3 hours ago