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'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

February 4, 2026 - 12:03
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.
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Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

February 4, 2026 - 10:21
A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.
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Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

February 4, 2026 - 09:41
Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
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'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

February 4, 2026 - 09:32
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
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Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat

February 4, 2026 - 07:41
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

February 4, 2026 - 07:27
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
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Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

February 4, 2026 - 07:27
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

February 4, 2026 - 06:57
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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Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

February 4, 2026 - 05:32
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
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Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

February 4, 2026 - 05:32
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
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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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