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Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States". from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vgJD4B

DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month from BBC News https://ift.tt/rZ35AFB

Watch: Smoke rises in Tehran as explosions heard across country

The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vIZTyfx

BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

The BBC's Tom Bateman explains what Trump-Related Epstein files the Department of Justice is accused of withholding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QWjp8JB

'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud

Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUrKG48

'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKwUX1J

Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BiKFIG6

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZ5Vmsk

Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ocyi8Ft

Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrV0Pso

US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S63ATns

BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2ZfbTe

Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S7bC1xw

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KvInW42

Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYMjQUE

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CI6YBZK

Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/leaxkjh

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/36RPUfn

Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say

A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RexWqsr

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zw2ljdq

Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m9SM7Rh

Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president

The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uc2jaEu

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/257GgkU

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKN9JaC

'We're going to always be grateful' - Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader's passing means for the community shaped by his activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRzZDKW

China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B82QZel

Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible?

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BcD8ijt

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjAJmCG

No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q9FcEsi

Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana

Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D4Wjt0w

Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9vnyPO

Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles

The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the ‘Quad God’ trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9rLgKZ

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhm6AH0

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uUh1ayg

Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aq4XCoP

Police search Arizona home of person detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Police are now searching the home of the person, who was taken into custody at a traffic stop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUvOF1P

What is Olympic ice and how is it made?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how Olympic ice is made for Milan-Cortina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YcQLoDE

Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9VZtfxl

'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win

The Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EGk37My

BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing

The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CSfhFPm

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2rCq3L9

Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ljbNZJy

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories? from BBC News https://ift.tt/6mfd58P

Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl

The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XyjWBU5

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle

The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kU2EZFD

A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3w1Cjuz

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uP2oL7t

Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHsycKS

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QpXu8vd

Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect

The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3QjCfl

Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tSxuinV

Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTtniOw

After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed

Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after weeks of immigration raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jqf4Wnz

Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline

The footage was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in the capital city of Wellington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZbMlX8