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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

1 hour 51 min ago
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.
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Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

2 hours 33 min ago
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.
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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

4 hours 35 min ago
Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.
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Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day

February 2, 2026 - 23:28
Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.
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'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge

February 2, 2026 - 22:43
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.
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'Brave' boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast

February 2, 2026 - 22:37
The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.
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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

February 2, 2026 - 21:44
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

February 2, 2026 - 21:44
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

February 2, 2026 - 21:30
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.
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Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan

February 2, 2026 - 21:08
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
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Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape

February 2, 2026 - 20:15
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
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Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape

February 2, 2026 - 20:15
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
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Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE

February 2, 2026 - 19:31
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

February 2, 2026 - 18:35
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.
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Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election

February 2, 2026 - 18:22
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
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Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election

February 2, 2026 - 18:22
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
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Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens

February 2, 2026 - 17:15
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
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Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

February 2, 2026 - 16:51
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
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Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say

February 2, 2026 - 16:00
Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.
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'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

February 2, 2026 - 15:00
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
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