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France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

17 min 22 sec ago
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.
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Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

1 hour 4 min ago
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.
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BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

1 hour 9 min ago
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
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Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board

1 hour 37 min ago
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.
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Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels

1 hour 47 min ago
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.
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Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family

1 hour 58 min ago
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
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Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report

2 hours 17 min ago
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

2 hours 50 min ago
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
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Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections

February 3, 2026 - 23:46
American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.
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Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation

February 3, 2026 - 23:10
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
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Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation

February 3, 2026 - 23:10
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
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Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

February 3, 2026 - 22:49
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.
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Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

February 3, 2026 - 22:49
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.
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X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

February 3, 2026 - 22:46
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
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'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

February 3, 2026 - 22:19
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
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Russia ends 'week-long pause' with major attack on Ukraine energy sites

February 3, 2026 - 20:08
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
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Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X

February 3, 2026 - 19:19
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
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Fifa president 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says

February 3, 2026 - 18:50
Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.
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Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US

February 3, 2026 - 18:35
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
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Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US

February 3, 2026 - 18:35
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
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