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Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:42:05 -0500)

Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions

Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:33:17 -0500)

One million households without power in Ukraine after Russia attacks energy grid

The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:43:16 -0500)

Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:29:18 -0500)

Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike

The strike killed Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas' Qassam Brigades, the Israeli military said.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:46:45 -0500)

From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:11:25 -0500)

Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues

It comes despite US President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to a ceasefire deal.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:48:55 -0500)

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:16:51 -0500)

Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery'

Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:24:04 -0500)

Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses

Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:05:21 -0500)

Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port

Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:12:38 -0500)

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say

The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:21:44 -0500)

Germany accuses Russia of air traffic control cyber-attack

The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:50:39 -0500)

Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull

Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:20:39 -0500)

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins

The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year on a night of prizes and announcements.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:45:37 -0500)

Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia

Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:18:30 -0500)

Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met UK attack families

Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:00:34 -0500)

Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:47:29 -0500)

Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground

The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:44:25 -0500)

Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test

Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:59:43 -0500)

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel

The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:56:27 -0500)

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:33:03 -0500)

The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight

The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:05:31 -0500)

An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing

Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:18:21 -0500)

As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support

Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:35:21 -0500)

A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

An espionage thriller set in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has provoked a sharp debate over its political messaging.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:27:55 -0500)

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:45:06 -0500)

Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices

Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:43:02 -0500)

Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside mission to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:27:32 -0500)

BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners

Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:06:27 -0500)

Watch: Furious fans invade pitch at Messi event in India

(Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:20:50 -0500)

Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans

The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:08:09 -0500)

Six injured as house explodes in California

A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

(Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:49:59 -0500)

Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC people risked their lives for her to come to Oslo

The Venezuelan opposition leader talked about she escaped Venezuela after months in hiding.

(Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:12 -0500)