At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

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British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities

During a call with the UK prime minister, Emily Damari says she was detained on UN premises inside Gaza.

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Alleged spy thought she was helping with police work

Vanya Gaberova is one of several Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia.

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No targets for aviation or farming in UK climate plan

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.

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Aston Villa reject Arsenal approach for Watkins

Aston Villa reject an initial approach from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins.

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The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth

The chancellor backs a Heathrow expansion.

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DeepSeek shows AI's centre of power could shift away from US

The app's strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC's Marc Cieslak.

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Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP

Former Welsh Secretary David TC Davies says CV scanners rejected him over lack of a university degree.

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Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?

Plus, the rise of a Chinese artificial intelligence firm plunges US shares.

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Closure of SAS investigation was premature, inquiry told

An inquiry into alleged killings carried out by British soldiers in Afghanistan continued on Monday.

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The Women's Football Show

Highlights from the Women's Super League, including Chelsea v Arsenal.

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Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week.

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Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works

Dark Horse Comics was set to publish more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author's novel American Gods.

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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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Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal

Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.

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Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

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Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup

Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup.

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Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia

Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.

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'I knew I was running for my life': How Southport attack unfolded, as told by survivors

Survivors of the horrific incident have recounted how the deadly incident played out.

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'Carnage' as mini tornado tears through village

Residents in a Cornish village are clearing up after violent winds cause major damage.

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Prince Harry’s day out of court

The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damages

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Rashford's camp hold Barca talks - Thursday's gossip

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's camp meet Barcelona, Arsenal initiate move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, Nottingham Forest prepare club record bid for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, plus more.

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Trump comes out swinging in fast start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failures

Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".

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US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Queen Camilla praises work of hospices

The Queen says "I wish we could clone these places" while meeting people at a hospice in Wiltshire.

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Can opposites Trump and Starmer find common ground?

The prime minister and the new president of the United States are rather different characters.

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'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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President Trump Is back

Newscast, Americast, Ukrainecast and The Global Story join forces to dissect Trump’s speech.

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Hugs and tears: How Israeli hostage return unfolded

Three freed hostages are returned to Israel after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.

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A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released

Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.

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Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead

The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.

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Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

The march took place ahead of Trump's arrival to the nation's capital as he prepares to be sworn in on Monday.

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TikTok ban will be first test for Trump as dealmaker-in-chief

The new law will land in the incoming president's lap – but it's also a political opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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'How could this be true?' - the house that survived an inferno

A Los Angeles resident returned to find his home still standing after the Eaton fire torched his street.

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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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Americast

Could Donald Trump intervene to block the app’s ban?

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Tamworth footballer refuses to play over club's reaction to racism

Forward Chris Wreh refuses to play for Tamworth after being racially abused, claiming the club have not supported him enough.

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Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot

Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot against Mark Allen in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

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US man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Prosecutors alleged the man from Texas sent threatening and explicit messages to the Indiana Fever star player.

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Watch: Moment man's saved from burning LA home

Retired firefighter Rich Snyder rescued his neighbour when the LA wildfires spread to their street.

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International Court of Justice president Salam named Lebanon's new PM

His appointment is another blow to Hezbollah, which had sought to reappoint caretaker PM Najib Mikati.

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PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

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Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.

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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

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Molly-Mae's 'raw' new show and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.

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Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo

A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.

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Jeremy Hunt apologises to Letby victims' families

The former health secretary has been giving evidence at the Thirlwall Inquiry into the nurse's crimes.

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Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal

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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

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Do Facts Meta on Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg removes fact-checking on his platforms.

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Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume

It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

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'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

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US Olympic sprinter Kerley tasered after police confrontation

United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida.

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Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.

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What we know about the New Orleans attacker

The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran.

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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday.

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