Joint UK-French air strike targets IS arms cache in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an underground Islamic State arms cache in Syria, UK officials say.
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How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.
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Owners of Swiss bar devastated by fire under criminal investigation for negligence
The two managers of a Swiss bar where at least 40 people were killed in a devastating fire have been put under criminal investigation.
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US general reveals how America captured Venezuela's president
Months of spying, ground forces and more than 150 aircraft were involved in the daring US operation against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.
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Criminal investigation launched after deadly blaze at Swiss bar over New Year
The two managers of a Swiss bar where at least 40 people were killed in a devastating fire have been put under criminal investigation.
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Trump on Venezuela: 'We are going to run the country'
President Donald Trump announced that the US will run Venezuela until a 'proper transition can take place.'
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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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Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.
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Maduro combined swaggering incompetence with ruthless repression
Few leaders this century have done so much damage to the lives of so many as Nicolas Maduro.
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BBC reaches agreement with Israeli family for filming in home after 7 October without consent
The family who survived the Hamas attack in 2023 call the incident an “intrusion”.
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'Dragged from their bedroom': How the US struck Venezuela - and removed Maduro and wife
The US has carried out a "large-scale strike" against Venezuela, and its leader, Nicolas Maduro, has been flown out of the country with his wife.
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Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.
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The US has followed through on its Venezuela threats - how did we get here?
After months of rising tensions, a build-up of US warships in the Caribbean and escalating threats of military action, America has struck Venezuela.
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Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54
The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.
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The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India
Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.
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'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal
The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.
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Watch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blaze
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.
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Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".
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Trump promise to intervene over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
Trump warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue".
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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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