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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed

February 4, 2026 - 04:47
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

February 4, 2026 - 03:45
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

February 4, 2026 - 03:36
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
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Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

February 4, 2026 - 03:31
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
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Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe

February 4, 2026 - 03:16
The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.
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France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

February 4, 2026 - 03:00
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

February 4, 2026 - 02:12
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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Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

February 4, 2026 - 02:12
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

February 4, 2026 - 02:08
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

February 4, 2026 - 01:39
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

February 4, 2026 - 01:30
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

February 4, 2026 - 01:19
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

February 4, 2026 - 01:00
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
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Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report

February 4, 2026 - 01:00
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

February 4, 2026 - 00:26
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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