"Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from U.S."

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Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US

Canada China energy export agreement

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Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

Macron rejects US tariff threats

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The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'

Iran protests escalate amid deaths

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Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

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From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada

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The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel.

I want to show the world what Africa is - YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour

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"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island

Alain Orsoni shot at funeral

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Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.

A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out

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Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

1,500 soldiers on standby for Minneapolis

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The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

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Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel

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The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

Artemis II: Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad

NASA plans Artemis 2 lunar mission

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Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

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Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps

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A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Museveni seeks seventh term in Uganda

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Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

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The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president

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Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Gaza skeptical of Trump's peace plan

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Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll

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President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

Khamenei acknowledges thousands killed protests

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw

SDF withdraws from eastern Aleppo

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This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.

Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' overseeing Gaza's reconstruction?

Gaza skeptical of Trump's peace plan

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The first names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan are announced.

Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

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The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

A faceless hacker stole my therapy notes – now my deepest secrets are online forever

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Meri-Tuuli Auer told her counsellor things about her life she didn't want her closest family to know.

Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?

Trump proposes 10% credit card cap

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President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

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Uganda opposition leader says he has escaped as police deny abducting him by helicopter

Museveni wins election extends rule

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President Yoweri Museveni has a commanding lead with most votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'

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Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.

The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?

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She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York City

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Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.

South African national park closed due to floods

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Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown

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The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

US justice department investigates Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

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It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

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Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage

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Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims

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Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

Blair and Rubio among names on senior executive of Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Gaza skeptical of Trump's peace plan

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The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

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BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

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The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.

Uganda's president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul

Bobi Wine campaigns amid violence

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President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.

Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'

Machado gains support after Maduro's capture

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The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

Graham supports Pahlavi amid protests

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Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

Myanmar denies Rohingya genocide claims

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Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.

US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'

US accuses South Africa over Iran

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The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?

Reza Pahlavi plans return to Iran

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He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.

US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises

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The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Venezuela's interim president proposes oil reform

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Delcy Rodríguez gave her first state of the union address to the country after the US seized Nicolás Maduro.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests

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The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial

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The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canada China energy export agreement

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Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations

Julio Iglesias prepares defense against

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In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

Astronauts evacuated from space station

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BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.