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'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

February 2, 2026 - 15:00
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.
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China executes four more Myanmar mafia members

February 2, 2026 - 13:00
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
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Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival

February 2, 2026 - 12:10
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.
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Rosé and Bruno Mars kick off Grammy Awards

February 2, 2026 - 10:38
The ceremony is underway, with Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar among the main nominees.
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India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year

February 2, 2026 - 10:38
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
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Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says

February 2, 2026 - 10:13
The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.
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Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says

February 2, 2026 - 10:13
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

February 2, 2026 - 10:12
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

February 2, 2026 - 09:43
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'

February 2, 2026 - 09:28
The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
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Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

February 2, 2026 - 09:28
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

February 2, 2026 - 09:11
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

February 2, 2026 - 08:26
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

February 2, 2026 - 07:15
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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'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

February 2, 2026 - 07:15
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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Golden becomes the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy

February 2, 2026 - 06:38
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.
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KPop Demon Hunters make history as Grammys get under way

February 2, 2026 - 06:38
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

February 2, 2026 - 04:00
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.
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Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

February 2, 2026 - 04:00
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

February 2, 2026 - 03:13
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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