The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door

India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

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Stay or go - what's next for coyote that swam to Alcatraz?

The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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Venezuela's oil ghost towns hope Trump plan will revive their fortunes

Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.

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Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family

The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.

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Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

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Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

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'My prosthetic leg represents my love for this country'

Abena Christine Jon'el has made Ghana her home and aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities.

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Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations

Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

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People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.

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Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.

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Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

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As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge

With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order

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Video shows moments around fatal shooting in Minneapolis

A 37-year-old Minneapolis man, who is believed to be a US citizen, has been killed by a federal agent.

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Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory

Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.

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Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.

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Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space

Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.

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Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

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Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

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My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

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Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.

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'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

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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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Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

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Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector

Thousands of Ukrainians are without power in temperatures well below freezing, due to ongoing Russian airstrikes.

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A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'

Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.

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Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests

More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

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More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says

The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent.

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Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

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'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

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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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South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

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'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

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Watch: Police chief describes how Minneapolis shooting unfolded

A woman in a car was shot and killed by a US immigration officer on a residential street in Minnesota.

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Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire

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

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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

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Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady seized by the US?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

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From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

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South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma

The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

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Saudi Arabia calls for Yemeni factions to attend 'dialogue' in Riyadh

It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation.

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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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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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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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