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US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say

US President Donald Trump ordered "large-scale strikes" on Islamic State group targets in Syria on Saturday, US Central Command announced.

8 mins agoWorld

Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire

The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.

7 hrs agoUS & Canada

US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say

US President Donald Trump ordered "large-scale strikes" on Islamic State group targets in Syria on Saturday, US Central Command announced.

8 mins agoWorld

Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire

The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.

7 hrs agoUS & Canada

'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters

Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed and injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.

53 mins agoMiddle East

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'

Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.

2 hrs agoBusiness

Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.

2 hrs agoUS & Canada

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.

6 hrs agoUS & Canada

Greenlanders fear for future as island embroiled in geopolitical storm

Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.

16 hrs agoWorld

Weekend reads

The most damaging double agent in US history

The CIA officer, who has died, aged 84, sold secrets to the Soviet Union, leading to the deaths of at least 10 Western agents. In 1994, the BBC spoke to one of the spies Aldrich Ames betrayed.

A rare look at one of Earth's most remote places

Frozen in for nine months every year and located 800km from the next town, Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, offers a fascinating glimpse at life at the edge of the world.

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'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on

Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.

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FA Cup third round: Rosenior's Chelsea cruise past Charlton

Follow live as Tottenham host Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, plus updates from three more ties.

Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'

Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.

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Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

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

16 hrs agoEurope

'An attack on women's dignity': Walls whitewashed after silhouettes defaced in Indian city

The brightly coloured murals in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state were part of a project to beautify the city.

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NFL play-offs: Rams strike early at Panthers with Nacua touchdown

Live updates from the first two play-off games of NFL's Wildcard Weekend, as the Carolina Panthers host the LA Rams and bitter rivals the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers face off.

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires

Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.

1 hr agoCulture

Editor's picks

The observatory that can reveal the deepest secrets of space

Tech Now is given rare access to the world's most advanced telescope with the largest digital camera ever built.

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A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress

Dark-sky retreats are on the rise, offering nights under dazzling skies to boost calm, clarity, and wonder.

Science & Health

Japan's tomb of buried photos revealing its secrets

The Japanese photographer who buried hundreds of photos and the journey to revive his legacy.

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Behind the scenes of Hollywood's most daring car stunts

Tech Now visits a high-tech studio transforming the way film car stunts are made.

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A virtual trip aboard the Titanic

Tech Now steps aboard the historic Titanic ship for a virtual trip on its maiden voyage in 1912.

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What's it like to meet your own avatar?

Musician KT Tunstall meets her avatar as Tech Now explores music’s virtual future.

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How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut

A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health.

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How pop-up ads took over the internet

BBC journalist Ammie Sekhon explores the unexpected history of the pop-up ad.

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Golden Globe nominees

Why 'masterpiece' One Battle After Another flopped

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been critically acclaimed and met with countless rave reviews, but despite that won't break even at the box office. Why?

Jennifer Lawrence is 'better than ever' in a searing portrait of motherhood ★★★☆☆

Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Lynne Ramsay's 'surreal' and 'intense' study of postpartum depression that has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Business

'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.See more

Health and Wellness

How gardening boosts brain health

Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Now, dementia patients are reaping the benefits with "care farm" prescriptions.

How to keep fit during the winter months

It can be difficult to find motivation to keep fit when it's cold and dark outside. Here are some expert tips on how to stay active during the winter months.

Why we need to wake up to what's making us sick

Tim Spector reveals the shocking impact ultra-processed foods have on our healthcare system and overall health.

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A stunning car-free village reached by cable car

Throughout history, this medieval hamlet has remained relatively secluded from the outside world. But now, the world's steepest cable car whisks travellers to the 430-person village.

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Get a good night's sleep with Stephanie Romiszewski

Join the world-leading sleep expert to bid goodnight to sleep anxiety and rediscover the joy of restful nights.

Sharpen your time management with Oliver Burkeman

Learn practical time management skills that will give you more time for what's important with best-selling author Oliver Burkeman.

Transform your health with Professor Tim Spector

Join health guru Tim Spector as he teaches you about the different aspects of gut health, nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Learn the art of influence with Evy Poumpouras

Understand how to read people and build lasting confidence with former US Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras.

Master cocktail making with Ago Perrone

Shake up the party with cocktail-making techniques from one of the world's best mixologists, Ago Perrone.

Launch your business with Steven Bartlett

Join the youngest judge in Dragons' Den history and creator of Diary of a CEO as he shares 16 principles to make your business a success.

Master the craft of cooking with Marco Pierre White

Go beyond recipes and uncover the art of cooking with the youngest chef ever to be granted three Michelin stars.

Elevate your design skills with Paula Scher

Join the creative mind behind iconic designs and album covers as she explains the rules of great graphic design.

Learn the art of magical storytelling with Isabel Allende

Join the bestselling author to learn the craft of extraordinary writing and become inspired by her masterpieces.

Sing like the stars with Eric Vetro

Level up your singing skills with the vocal coach behind stars like Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter.

US & Canada news

ICE agent in Minnesota shooting was dragged by car in June

The officer was injured in a separate case that also involved a car pulling away during an investigation.

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The landslide happened when a mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill site in the central Philippines.

Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump

Protesters take to the streets of Tehran on Friday night

Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'

Business

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid

US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'

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Sport

Salah settles thriller as Egypt beat holders Ivory Coast

Mohamed Salah scores the winner as Egypt beat defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a thrilling quarter-final tie at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The UK government is urging the media regulator to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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What are your chances of beating top tennis stars?

An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.

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The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan

An acclaimed new film dramatises the pioneering voyage of the world-famous Portuguese navigator – a trailblazer who has been accused of "incontinent bloodlust".

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Arts

The 40 most exciting books coming up in 2026

From big-name authors Colson Whitehead, George Saunders and Maggie O'Farrell to debuts and non-fiction, these are the titles you'll want to add to your reading pile this year.

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Travel

Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail

As Italy grapples with overtourism, a series of ancient trails resurrected by nuns winds through the forgotten landscapes where Benedictine monasticism shaped medieval Europe.

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Earth

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