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Xi hails 'turnaround' in China-Canada ties as Carney visits Beijing

Trade tops the agenda in what is a Canadian leader's first visit to China after years of strained ties.


Protesters in Tehran, 8 Jan

Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told

Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

14 hrs ago
Middle East
Donald Trump smiling broadly and holding up the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump

Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

2 hrs ago
World

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

13 hrs ago
Europe

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota

The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

9 hrs ago
US & Canada

Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail

Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

10 hrs ago
Climate

S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid

This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.

4 hrs ago
Asia

Only from the BBC

International Space Station (ISS) in orbit (Credit: Nasa)

The life-or-death plan to evacuate a space station

Astronauts orbiting the Earth are drilled to deal with the worst possible scenarios. That includes having to leave a doomed space station – quickly.

Auckland FC players take a selfie

From Fiji to Latvia - are cross-border leagues the future?

The OFC Professional League kicks off this week and a Baltic League has been proposed, so is there a future for cross-border football competitions?


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South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know

Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

4 hrs ago
Asia
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Investigation after Air India jet engine sucks in cargo container at Delhi airport

No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

3 hrs ago
World

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show

Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

10 hrs ago
Middle East

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths?

India has an $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

9 hrs ago
Asia
Photographs of Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander displayed prior to a news conference in New York.

Woman who accused high-profile twins of sexual assault found dead in Australia

The woman, who accused Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Sydney late last year.

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World
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'Baby, don't move': Australian woman wakes to find massive python on her chest

Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

8 hrs ago
Australia
Hundreds of people can be seen standing on the streets outside a white bricked house. The picture is taken from a distance.

Chinese woman's plea for help killing pigs draws thousands to her village

The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.

11 hrs ago
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BBC correspondent Will Grant on Cuban street with army personal in the backgroud.

Public pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raid

The BBC's Will Grant is in Cuba's capital, Havana, where people lined the streets to pay tribute.

Latin America
BBC journalist split screen with two astronauts.

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

Four astronauts have landed back on Earth after their stay in space was cut short due to a "serious" medical issue.

Science & Environment
Moroccan fans celebrating

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

World
A queue of women standing in the sun, waiting to vote.

BBC reports from Uganda polling station hit by technical problems

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Africa
Two people are seen giving their opinions about Greenland.

Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland

Concern and surprise in Copenhagen and the ‘Danish Capital of America’ as Trump doubles down on bid to bring Greenland under US control.

US & Canada
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Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

US & Canada
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Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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Moment Crew 11 undocks and begins early journey back to Earth

A medical issue prompted the first-ever emergency return from the International Space Station, which was put into Earth's orbit in 1998.

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Culture

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How Industry became TV's most nightmarish show

The HBO banking drama has just kicked off its fourth series, amid serious hype and with a starrier cast than ever. It's also taking its story – and characters – to chilling new places.
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Health and Wellness

Is friendship as beneficial as love?

It's well-established that romantic relationships can improve your health and even help you to live longer. But does friendship bring the same benefits?

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Five lifestyle tweaks to live well for longer

Simple, science-backed changes you can make now to keep yourself healthier in later life.

How new fitness technology can improve our life expectancy

How new fitness technology can improve life expectancy

BBC technology reporter Lara Lewington tests how new fitness technology can improve our life expectancy.


Travel

A seaplane parked on the beach at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida (Credit: Alamy)

Five US national parks only reached by sea or sky

Road trips to national parks are a classic US travel experience. But for truly "wild" landscapes, venture to these remote protected lands you can only reach via boat or seaplane.
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US & Canada news

US President Donald Trump directs the attention of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to documents, during a July 2025 tour of the Federal Reserve’s $2.5bn headquarters renovation project

Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country

Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series

Dozens charged in sports bribery scheme involving US university basketball players

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Famed safari park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa

Severe flooding believed to be worsened by climate change has killed at least 19 people in South Africa in recent weeks.

Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela

Final death toll from Hong Kong fire placed at 168


Business

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Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok 'accountability'

Ellen Roome is one of a a group of parents now suing TikTok after their children died.

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge

Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says


Sport

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'Win or go home': Who are your picks in wide-open Super Bowl race?

The NFL play-offs are the most open - and "most unusual" - they have been for years, but which two teams do you think will reach Super Bowl 60?

Rivalries & records - Australian Open key questions

'Mental strength therapy' - Joshua returns to gym

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More Than The Score, More Than The Score, Will Afcon's star performers shine at the World Cup?

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Tech

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How to identify AI-generated videos online

BBC Verify shares tips and tricks on how to spot AI-generated videos circulating online.

New office for AI to 'explore opportunities'

AI will destroy jobs if not controlled, London mayor warns

Song banned from Swedish charts for being AI creation


Science

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Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station

The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science

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Culture

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What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

After Wellerman viral hit, embracing Scottish identity was turning point - Nathan Evans

Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse

Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title


Arts

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Inside Italy's forgotten art town

Sicily's forgotten town of Gibellina was envisioned as an art utopia. Four decades later, it's painting a new future as Italy's first Capital of Contemporary Art.

A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie

Is this the real face of the 'Virgin Queen'?

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Why Atlanta's culinary scene is getting food lovers excited

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The city's food scene is redefining southern hospitality with bold and unpretentious global flavours.
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Travel

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Europe's new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend

As saunas gain global popularity, a hypnotic offshoot involving theatre, music and towel-twirling known as "Aufguss" is attracting wellness-seekers across the world.

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The last von Trapp is 86 - and still runs a hotel

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World's Table

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Turkey's caffeine-free coffee alternative

For as long as anyone can remember, residents in Gaziantep have been harvesting wild pistachios to make a unique, nutty brew that doubles as a home remedy.

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

Sorry, France, the world's best bubbly is British

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food


Earth

A woman wearing a shawl walks on a road in Uttar Pradesh state, with vehicle lights barely visible in the background because of the dense fog.

In pictures: Fog and frozen lakes as cold weather sweeps northern India

A severe cold snap tightens its grip, leaving millions shivering across northern India.

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Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects


Video

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi speaks to the BBC

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi speaks to the BBC

Acclaimed director Jafar Panahi tells the BBC he sees his films as a historical memory of the realities in Iran.

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