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BBC News 'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother
"Your children will not rest until we are together again," says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
BBC News Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy
The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.
BBC News Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator
A coroner has found Joel Cauchi's doctor failed to heed warnings he was having a relapse of schizophrenia.
BBC News Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.
BBC News Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator
A coroner has found Joel Cauchi's doctor failed to heed warnings he was having a relapse of schizophrenia.
BBC News 'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother
"Your children will not rest until we are together again," says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
BBC News 'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie addresses mother's abductor
"Your children will not rest until we are together again," says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
BBC News US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
BBC News Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.
BBC News Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
BBC News Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.
BBC News Why a global Korean craze is making seaweed more expensive
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.
BBC News Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues
The BBC's Paul Kirby reports from outside the court in Oslo, where Marius Borg Høiby denies rape and many other serious charges.
BBC News Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv
Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband in Kyiv.
BBC News Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy
The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.
BBC News Church fresco resembling Italian PM has face scrubbed out
The artist who painted the cherub has admitted it was Giorgia Meloni's face, as the Rome church sees a steady flow of curious visitors.
BBC News Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
BBC News How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled
The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.
BBC News Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
BBC News Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life
Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida.
BBC News Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.
BBC News German activist jailed in Hungary for attacks at Nazi rally
Supporters have questioned whether the 25-year-old, who identifies as non-binary, could receive a fair trial in Hungary.
BBC News Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police
The teenager allegedly took a knife from his kitchen with the plan to attack the 60-year-old, the prosecutor says.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
BBC News Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue
Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.
BBC News Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
BBC News Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
BBC News Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
BBC News Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before
Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.
BBC News Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue
Ukraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.
BBC News Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
BBC News House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.
BBC News Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi's son
The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by "our unknown gunmen".
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess chokes back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
BBC News Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess chokes back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
BBC News Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.
BBC News Collision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants dead
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
BBC News Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
BBC News 'Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker' arrested during raid in Zambia
Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.
BBC News Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
BBC News Woman tells trial of Norway royal's son she suspects she was drugged
The first alleged victim gives further evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and other alleged offences.
BBC News Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
BBC News Collision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants dead
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
BBC News Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
BBC News Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
BBC News Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
Hospitals say six children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
BBC News Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
BBC News Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek Coast Guard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
BBC News 'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday from Hertfordshire in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
BBC News Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
BBC News 'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.
BBC News Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
BBC News Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees
A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.
BBC News X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
BBC News Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water
Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
BBC News 'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
BBC News Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
BBC News Trial of Norway crown princess' son hears tearful account in rape trial
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
BBC News Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation
The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.
BBC News Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
BBC News Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
BBC News Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".
BBC News Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections
American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.
BBC News Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.
BBC News US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
BBC News Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
BBC News Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe
The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.
BBC News US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
BBC News France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.
BBC News Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple previously argued that a House committee's demands were invalid. It is not clear when they will testify.
BBC News Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.
BBC News BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
BBC News Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
BBC News Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.
BBC News Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
BBC News Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
BBC News Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
BBC News Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple previously argued that a House committee's demands were invalid. It is not clear when they will testify.
BBC News Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
BBC News Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections
American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.
BBC News Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
BBC News Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.
BBC News X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
BBC News 'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
BBC News Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow' so far this year
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
BBC News Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
BBC News No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
BBC News Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The raid, involving cyber-crime officers, represents a dramatic escalation of an investigation that began in January 2025.
BBC News Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
BBC News Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
BBC News Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow" so far this year
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
BBC News Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
BBC News Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
BBC News Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
BBC News Russia ends 'week-long pause' with major attack on Ukraine energy sites
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.