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LIVE - Trump about to speak at White House as Macron warns of shift to 'world without rules' The US president says Nato would be in "the ash heap of history" without him, after earlier doubling down on his Greenland demands.
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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity' -- The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".16 minutes ago
Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families during clashes in Syria -- The withdrawal from al-Hol comes as Syrian government forces advance into the north-east, two days after a ceasefire agreement.1 hour ago
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools -- The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.2 hours ago
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal -- The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.1 hour ago
Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash -- Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country.37 minutes ago
Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes -- President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine. -- Just now1 hour ago
Colombia sentences ex-paramilitary leader Mancuso to 40 years in jail -- Salvatore Mancuso's group committed more than 100 crimes, many targeting an indigenous group, the tribunal ruled.1 hour ago
Australia parliament passes gun reform and anti-hate bills after Bondi shooting -- The reforms are in response to Australia's worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival in December.3 hours ago
Ex-president accused of murder plot extradited to Burkina Faso -- Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso.1 hour ago
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK -- The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.7 hours ago
'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.1 day ago
Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum -- The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.11 hours ago
Trump's full messages with European leaders – and what they tell us -- Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .16 minutes ago
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 Adler14 hours ago
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.19 hours ago
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.1 day ago
BBC visits UN compound Israel is demolishing in East Jerusalem -- John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.5 hours ago
More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash -- Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa County, Michigan.5 hours ago
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.18 hours ago
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.21 hours ago
Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene -- Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.1 day ago
Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail -- Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.10 hours ago
Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40% -- The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.1 hour ago
US officials probing Minnesota ICE protest that disrupted church service -- Attorney General Pam Bondi vows "full force of federal law" against protestors as tension over ICE remains high in the state.1 day ago
Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22 -- Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.4 hours ago