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'We are not for sale': Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory

18 min 40 sec ago
Greenlanders tell the BBC they have no interest in becoming American as the White House restates its desire for annexation.
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Crowds line Saint-Tropez streets for Bardot funeral

50 min 24 sec ago
The French film star had wanted her funeral to be without fanfare - but locals wanted to pay her a proper adieu.
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Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US

1 hour 24 min ago
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
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Thousands flee clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo

2 hours 44 min ago
At least 12 people have reportedly been killed in the city, where the army is demanding Kurdish fighters leave two neighbourhoods.
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US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oil

3 hours 23 min ago
The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.
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UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

3 hours 49 min ago
Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.
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Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest

4 hours 49 min ago
Chen Zhi is charged with turning his business into a front for fraud hubs that stole from people around the world.
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How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?

5 hours 44 min ago
The White House says it is considering a range of options to take the island, including deploying the military.
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Berlin power outage highlights German vulnerability to sabotage

6 hours 15 sec ago
The power cut was caused by a suspected arson attack and came as temperatures dipped below freezing.
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Berlin power outage highlights German vulnerability to sabotage

6 hours 15 sec ago
The power cut was caused by a suspected arson attack and came as temperatures dipped below freezing.
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US says it will discuss Greenland ownership with Denmark next week

6 hours 3 min ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces talks amid concerns over US claims to the Danish territory.
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Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from allies

7 hours 11 min ago
The comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed.
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Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean sea

7 hours 18 min ago
The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Venezuela's interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guard

7 hours 27 min ago
General Javier Marcano Tábata was the commander of the inner circle of guards tasked with protecting Maduro.
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Big freeze causes travel chaos across western Europe

7 hours 27 min ago
More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.
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Big freeze causes travel chaos across western Europe

7 hours 27 min ago
More than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.
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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park

January 7, 2026 - 23:53
Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.
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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park

January 7, 2026 - 23:53
Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.
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Fear and uncertainty: Venezuelans face up to future without Maduro

January 7, 2026 - 22:26
The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

January 7, 2026 - 21:47
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.
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