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Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US

3 hours 58 min ago
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.
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Spain's Christmas lottery sees residents of one town win 468 million euros

4 hours 21 min ago
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.
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Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa

6 hours 1 sec ago
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.
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Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark

6 hours 33 min ago
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.
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NGOs fear Israel registration rules risk collapse of Gaza aid operations

6 hours 51 min ago
International organisations not registered by 31 December face closure in Israel, but the Israeli government says aid delivery will not be affected.
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Ecuadorean soldiers jailed for 34 years over boys' forced disappearance

7 hours 7 min ago
The four boys were picked up by a military patrol and their bodies were later found mutilated and burned.
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Baby back in hospital in Gaza after returning from treatment overseas

8 hours 25 min ago
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
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Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware

9 hours 49 min ago
Thomas M is accused of stealing solid silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace. 
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Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware

9 hours 49 min ago
Thomas M is accused of stealing solider silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace. 
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Ghana official rejects 'Detty December' label

10 hours 10 min ago
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria's wild, end-of-year party seasons.
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Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety

December 22, 2025 - 23:35
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
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US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough

December 22, 2025 - 21:51
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
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Bondi gunmen 'meticulously' planned attack for months, police allege

December 22, 2025 - 21:32
Police release a tranche of documents allegedly tracing the suspects' movements prior to the deadly shooting.
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Trump names envoy to Greenland, sparking fresh row with Denmark

December 22, 2025 - 21:25
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
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US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says

December 22, 2025 - 20:50
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
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US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files

December 22, 2025 - 20:27
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency say the justice department failed to meet legal obligations.
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US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files

December 22, 2025 - 20:27
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.
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Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high

December 22, 2025 - 20:15
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.
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Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks, says foreign minister

December 22, 2025 - 18:17
At least 41 people have been killed and nearly one million others displaced on both sides, officials said.
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All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials

December 22, 2025 - 17:18
The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.
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