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LIVE - Trump says US has 'captured' Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in 'large scale strike' The US President says Maduro has been "flown out of the country", as Venezuela declares a national emergency.
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Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles -- The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.2 hours ago
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row -- Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.12 hours ago
Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh -- It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.5 hours ago
'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news -- Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.17 hours ago
Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister -- The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".3 hours ago
Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say -- Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.50 minutes ago
Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico -- The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.7 hours ago
Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two -- The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.16 hours ago
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports -- The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.19 hours ago
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller -- It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.18 hours ago
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia -- It is the latest accident on one of the world's most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.1 day ago
Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani -- Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?8 hours ago
How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse -- Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.11 hours ago
What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly -- How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.13 hours ago
'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal -- The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.9 hours ago
'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate -- Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.1 day ago
Watch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blaze -- No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.3 hours ago
Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during news conference -- The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.53 minutes ago
Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam -- According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam19 hours ago
Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee -- The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones1 day ago
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg -- The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.2 days ago
The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India -- Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.9 hours ago
Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet -- "She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.9 hours ago
Watch: Residents kayak and wade through flood waters in California Bay Area -- The region is preparing for up 2.5ft (.76m) of coastal flooding over the weekend due to rain and increased king tides this time of year.10 hours ago