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Zelensky says Ukrainian withdrawal from the East possible in latest peace plan

On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.

20 mins ago

Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers

An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.

26 mins agoWorld

Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away

There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.

2 hrs agoUK

Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols

The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia.

10 hrs agoAustralia

Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say

Martin Glynn, 39, was arrested after a tip-off about his support of a targeted attack on Jews in Bondi.

2 hrs agoAustralia

Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.

11 hrs agoAsia

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

9 hrs agoBBC InDepth

New Epstein files detail email by 'A' from 'Balmoral', Trump trips and possible co-conspirators

The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

9 hrs agoUS & Canada

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to deploy National Guard to Chicago

Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery

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Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms?

Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.

9 hrs agoCulture

Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?

Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.

10 hrs ago

India's jobs guarantee scheme: A global model under threat?

India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.

1 day agoAsia

In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election

The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.

3 days agoAsia

Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka.

11 hrs agoAsia

Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress

Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.

8 hrs agoCulture

'A miracle': Officer shot in head during Bondi attack home from hospital

The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a "miracle", his family say.

1 day agoAustralia

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Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.

44 mins agoWorld

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

18 hrs agoBusiness

At least two dead in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion

Five people are still unaccounted for but crews have rescued multiple people from the partially collapsed building, officials say.

9 hrs agoUS & Canada

Japanese golf great 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78

The golf world has "lost a truly great man", says Japan Golf Tour Organisation's chief following the death the country's most successful professional golfer, Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki.

2 hrs agoGolf

King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey

The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach.

12 hrs agoUK

Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope

England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.

4 hrs agoEngland

An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe

Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.

10 hrs agoAfrica

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Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism

Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

4 hrs agoEnglandLIVE

Premier League news conferences: Maresca speaking before festive fixtures

All the latest Premier League news conferences as Enzo Maresca speaks before the weekend's fixtures.

Kelce's last dance? Why Chiefs star could retire from NFL

With Kansas City's dynasty over and a wedding to Taylor Swift to plan for, the Chiefs' final two games of the season could be Travis Kelce's last in the NFL.

3 hrs agoAmerican Football

Sutton's predictions v The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

3 hrs agoPremier League

Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope

England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.

4 hrs agoEngland

Arsenal beat Palace on penalties for place in EFL Cup semi-final

Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties to set up an EFL Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

11 hrs agoPremier League