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Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting

The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.

6 hrs agoUS & CanadaLIVE

Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing and says China trip 'will bring benefits back to UK'

The PM - who is travelling with 60 British business and cultural leaders - will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Fifa had accused Malaysia's football association of doctoring citizenship documents.

3 hrs agoAsia

Trump's shadow looms over India-EU trade deal

Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?

19 hrs agoWorld

'I don't let bullies win': US congresswoman Omar defiant after substance thrown at her

The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid.

2 hrs agoUS & CanadaLIVE

Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash

Pawar, the deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra state, died in the crash along with four other people.

Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five on passenger train

Drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.

4 hrs agoEurope

South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for bribery

Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

3 hrs agoAsia

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

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Dramatic footage shows baby among those evacuated from blazing Ukraine train

Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond

Australian PM says man who allegedly tried to bomb rally deserves 'full force of law'

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

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A defender of Trump's immigration policy: The 'border tsar' sent to Minneapolis

He has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Analysing the footage frame by frame

BBC Verify pieces together a detailed picture of what happened.

Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead?

He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.

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A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?

Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.

5 hrs agoAsia

'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs

Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.

10 hrs agoHealth

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

12 hrs agoUS & Canada

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.

11 hrs agoAfrica

Republicans wrestle with immigration message after Minneapolis backlash

Some lawmakers are questioning the crackdown as public anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

9 hrs agoUS & Canada

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During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

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Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Fifa had accused Malaysia's football association of doctoring citizenship documents.

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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Ran Gvili’s return "an extraordinary achievement".

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Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in Nigerian government contracts, a court in London has heard.

13 hrs agoWorld

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

9 hrs agoWorld

Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP

Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars.

14 hrs agoEurope

Families sue US over deadly boat strike off Venezuela coast

Relatives of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo - among six killed on 14 October - say the Trinidadian men were returning home when their vessel was hit.

15 hrs agoWorld

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Transfer window updates with five days remaining: West Ham complete Traore signing

All the latest from the January transfer window as Aston Villa close in on re-signing midfielder Douglas Luiz and Adama Traore completes his move to West Ham.

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League

With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

10 hrs agoFootball

Spurs' Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minnesota shootings

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he is "horrified" after two fatal shootings by immigration agents in Minnesota.

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Why are Paris St-Germain struggling to hit top form?

European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday - but why have Luis Enrique's side not been at their best so far this term?

5 hrs agoEuropean Football

'Lucky' Djokovic scrapes into semi-final against Sinner after Musetti injury

Novak Djokovic's bid for more tennis history is still alive as he scrapes into the Australian Open semi-finals as Lorenzo Musetti retires injured at two sets up.

42 mins agoTennis

West Ham sign winger Traore from Fulham

West Ham sign winger Adama Traore from Fulham on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.

24 mins agoWest Ham

'We don't want to be that team' - how can Newcastle cure travel sickness?

Newcastle United have only won three away games in all competitions this season and head coach Eddie Howe wants his side to rise to the challenge as they face European champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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