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Secretive US church coerced women into giving up babies for adoption

February 1, 2025 - 09:00
Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say former members.
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US system predicting global famine offline amid Trump freeze

February 1, 2025 - 08:48
The Famine Early Warning System Network is used to predict and prevent famines around the world.
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Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

February 1, 2025 - 08:08
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
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Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

February 1, 2025 - 08:08
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
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'When it happens, it breaks you' - Ice skaters reel from US plane crash

February 1, 2025 - 07:40
A BBC correspondent visited the Skating Club of Boston, which had connections to six crash victims.
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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

February 1, 2025 - 07:07
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.
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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

February 1, 2025 - 07:07
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.
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Canada, Mexico and China face tariffs on Saturday, White House says

February 1, 2025 - 06:41
Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says.
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Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

February 1, 2025 - 02:01
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.
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Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

February 1, 2025 - 02:01
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.
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What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash

February 1, 2025 - 01:43
Sixty-seven people are believed to have died in Wednesday's disaster, which is being investigated.
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Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case

February 1, 2025 - 01:34
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
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Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case

February 1, 2025 - 01:34
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
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Father of youngest hostage among three men to be released on Saturday, Hamas says

January 31, 2025 - 23:14
Yarden Bibas and two others will be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners in the fourth swap since the ceasefire began.
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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

January 31, 2025 - 19:51
A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.
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German party could rely on far-right again for immigration vote

January 31, 2025 - 19:45
CDU leader Friedrich Merz may need support in the Bundestag from the AfD, a move that has attracted wide condemnation.
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Father of youngest hostage among three men to be released on Saturday, Hamas says

January 31, 2025 - 19:42
Yarden Bibas and two others will be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners in the fourth swap since the ceasefire began.
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Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga play LA FireAid show

January 31, 2025 - 18:45
The concert, which also featured Dr Dre and Pink, took place to help raise funds to rebuild the LA area.
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