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Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says

27 min 50 sec ago
The move follows several artists cancelling performances at the storied institution after it was recently renamed as the Trump Kennedy Center.
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Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

28 min 45 sec ago
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
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Stars hit red carpet at Grammy Awards show

57 min 24 sec ago
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.
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Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

1 hour 12 min ago
The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
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Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

1 hour 29 min ago
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
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Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

2 hours 14 min ago
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.
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'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

3 hours 25 min ago
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
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KPop Demon Hunters make history as Grammys get under way

4 hours 2 min ago
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.
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Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

6 hours 41 min ago
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.
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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

7 hours 27 min ago
The boy was released on the order of a judge who said his detention was "cruel" and "bereft of human decency”.
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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

7 hours 54 min ago
A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.
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Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona

8 hours 11 min ago
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.
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Venezuela release rights activist Javier Tarazona

8 hours 11 min ago
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.
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Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

9 hours 30 min ago
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.
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Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says

9 hours 37 min ago
Seven others were reported injured in the strike on Sunday, according to preliminary information.
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French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

February 1, 2026 - 23:23
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
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French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

February 1, 2026 - 23:23
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

February 1, 2026 - 23:04
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

February 1, 2026 - 23:04
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
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Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

February 1, 2026 - 22:20
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.
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