During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'

The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

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'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

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Canadian PM Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump

The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada.

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Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found

The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.

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Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.

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Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all warriors'

The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

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Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

The Lebanese man helped helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.

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How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.

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Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways in Oklahoma

A severe winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures.

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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation.

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Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son

He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.

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What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.

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Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?

Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.

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Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

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Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes

President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.

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Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash

Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country.

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Watch: Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.

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At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

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Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims

Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

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Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion

At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says.

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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters

Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whiskey

The UK-owned, Canadian-made whiskey is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.

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Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony

The former president didn't show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn't enforceable

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Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

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Le Pen blames European Parliament in appeal that could decide political fate

"We had no sense of having committed an offence," France's far-right leader tells an appeal to overturn a ban from contesting the next election.

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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

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Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result.

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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.

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Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights

All flights out of Kittila airport in northern Finland were cancelled on Sunday with temperatures falling as low as -38C.

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Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached

The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.

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'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite

A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

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Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

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US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.

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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

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Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response

Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says

The US president says only time would tell how long his administration will be involved in the running of the country.

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How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?

The White House says it is considering a range of options to take the island, including deploying the military.

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The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland

Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for the EU?

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US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure

The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

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Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing

The BBC's Madeline Halpert was inside the room as the former Venezuelan president addressed the judge.

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All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified

Forty people were killed when a fire swept through a busy bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.

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Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

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