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US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion -- Science & Environment
58 minutes ago
US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law11 hours ago
LIVE -- Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday morning after Israeli government approves deal -- The agreement, which will see hostages freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, is due to come into effect at 08:30 local time.25 minutes ago
Four takeaways from Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing -- As Homeland Security secretary, Noem will oversee 260,000 employees tasked with national defence. -- US & Canada4 hours ago
Four killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says -- The attack shattered windows caused a fire in a non-residential building, authorities say. -- Europe51 minutes ago
'Mother nature is hard to fight': The aerial battle against LA's fires - The firefighting effort over Los Angeles is one of the most ambitious aerial assaults on a wildfire ever seen.4 hours ago
TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible -- US & Canada1 hour ago
CNN reaches $5m defamation settlement with US Navy veteran -- US & Canada6 hours ago
'I was Whitney Houston's real-life bodyguard' -- David Roberts spent six years protecting the late superstar as she turned the world. -- Wales58 minutes ago
TikTok ban will be first test for Trump as dealmaker-in-chief - The new law will land in the incoming president's lap – but it's also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher. 14 hrs ago - US & Canada58 minutes ago
Is TikTok banned in the US? What to know after Supreme Court decision -- Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?10 hours ago
She helped launch the Women's March. This year she's sitting out the fight. Once the face of the anti-Trump resistance, the Women's March has largely faded from view. 21 hrs ago - US & Canada44 minutes ago
A look back at Ronald Reagan's 1985 indoor inauguration -- Donald Trump will be sworn-in inside the Capitol rotunda on Monday, the first time the ceremony is held indoors in decades.5 hours ago
Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes -- Civilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.10 hours ago
Mesmerising ice formations cover US lake1 hour ago
Inmates fighting LA fires: 'Happy to pay my debt this way'13 hours ago
Moment Kamala Harris signs vice-president desk17 hours ago
Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight22 hours ago
TikTokers say goodbye to their 'Chinese spy' and move to RedNote11 minutes ago
Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India's Chola dynasty -- The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.3 hours ago
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing postponed due to LA fires -- The hearing, now set in March, is set to determine whether the brothers could potentially be freed on parole1 hour ago
Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84 -- Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.9 hours ago
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii -- A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.2 hours ago
The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game -- The Scotland and Manchester United legend had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a playmaker and a goalscorer, a total footballer, adored by his team-mates and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.1 hour ago
Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life -- The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.1 hour ago
Mark Carney, the 'unreliable boyfriend' who ran UK's central bank1 day ago
TikTok says it will 'go dark' on Sunday without US government action4 hours ago
Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait11 hours ago
How historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare1 hour ago
Has Trump promised too much on US economy?5 hours ago
Donald Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to 'dangerous' cold14 hours ago
'War will last as long as Russia does': Ukrainian talk of victory fades as Trump returns14 hours ago
Driver stopped in Tesla Cybertruck banned in UK17 hours ago
The women tackling loneliness by speed mating1 day ago
LIVE - Australian Open: Sinner in action & Raducanu reaction - follow live updates - World number one Jannik Sinner continues his Australian Open title defence against Marcos Giron in the third round - follow live.11 minutes ago
Raducanu crushed by Swiatek in Melbourne -- Emma Raducanu suffers the joint-heaviest defeat of her career as second seed Iga Swiatek demonstrates her superiority at the Australian Open.1 hour ago
Sutton's predictions v doctor & comedian Ed Patrick -- BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on doctor and comedian Ed Patrick with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.12 hours ago
Butler returns after suspension but Heat lose -- Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returns from a seven-match ban with 18 points as his side lose to the Denver Nuggets.11 minutes ago
Why Arsenal look like a Mourinho team - but must change to win like one -- Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been likened to a Jose Mourinho team this season - but how accurate are those comparisons and will it bring success?13 hours ago
'A second chance' - legend Vonn exceeds own comeback expectations -- American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn explains why she returned to racing after a near six-year absence. -- Sport58 minutes ago