Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.

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Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.

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Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.

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Families mourn loved ones who died in Kumbh Mela crush

At least 30 people died and several were injured in a crush at the religious festival in India this week.

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Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash

The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.

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DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.

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Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show

Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

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Divers search for survivors after plane carrying 64 crashes into Washington DC river

The plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew, crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a helicopter.

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First responders at scene of airplane crash in Washington DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers collided in mid-air with a military helicopter with three US Army soldiers aboard.

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Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay

The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba.

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Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect

The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans

The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding violates the law.

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'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president

After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.

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Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.

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How a kabaddi club in India is changing girls' lives

A kabaddi club has helped Indian girls find new opportunities and become financially independent as adults.

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Trump administration fires justice department lawyers who investigated him

The lawyers were part of former special counsel Jack Smith's team which brought two cases against the president.

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Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

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Three children drown every day in India's wetlands. But mothers are fighting back

Mothers in the harsh Sundarbans delta are battling the rising tide of child drownings.

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Trump says he believes US will 'get Greenland'

The president told reporters the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us".

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200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank

The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

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Mexican workers set up tent city to house deportees from US

As well as a place to sleep, returning Mexicans will receive food, medicine and help in obtaining documents.

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Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

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Rig disaster families welcome critical study

The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed.

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Trump tours LA fire destruction as new fires erupt

After visiting hurricane-hit North Carolina, Trump travelled to California where he met the state's governor.

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Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past

"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal.

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Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US

Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.

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The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.

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'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.

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Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'

The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.

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Four injured in Tel Aviv stabbing attack

The attacker, believed to be a Moroccan citizen with US residency, was shot dead at the scene.

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Influencers, tech bros, MMA fighters: Trump's inauguration guests

The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.

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Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny

He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.

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Israeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014

The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza.

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'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'

The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes.

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Number of injured in Spain ski lift collapse revised down to 10

Initial reports about the incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees said at least 30 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised.

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Statue of Spanish conquistador reinstalled in central Lima

The controversial sculpture was unveiled at a ceremony marking 490 years since Peru's capital was founded.

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Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells.

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Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing

Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).

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Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes

Civilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.

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'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds

Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.

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TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible

Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.

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Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.

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How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.

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The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

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How 'spirit guide' Usha Vance supported JD Vance's meteoric rise

The Vance's are often photographed hand-in-hand but since he was selected as Trump's VP, the couple has yet to sit for a news interview together.

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Mozambique to get new president amid swirl of protest

There is a huge question over Daniel Chapo's legitimacy and people are threatening demonstrations.

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Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now

Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall.

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Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests

The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

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LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn

"Urgent preparations" are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.

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TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction'

The social media platform has repeatedly said that it will not sell its US operation.

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New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee

Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

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'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

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A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

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As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno

The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.

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Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles

The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles.

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Ruins, racers and rockers: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

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The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

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In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay

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The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams

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Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

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Day two of LA fires: Inferno skies and charred homes

One resident watching as her home burned said her neighbourhood was like driving through a "war zone".

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'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.

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How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

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Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop

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Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?

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Canada's Justin Trudeau resigns, citing 'internal battles'

In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.

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N Korea fires first ballistic missile in two months: Seoul

The launch comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea to meet key leaders.

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Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.

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Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

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Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey?

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Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet among stars gathering for Golden Globes

Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are among the nominees at the Los Angeles ceremony.

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The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

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Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

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China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

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Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

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How a home-made snack empowered Indian women

The Lijjat co-operative, run by women, employs more than 45,000 people and is famous for its crispy poppadoms.

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Watch: Mixed emotions for people returning to New Orleans attack street

As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street.

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Toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak factory removed after 40 years

The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984.

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China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones.

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Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

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