
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs
As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.

Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.

Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels
Two port workers are accused of trying to damage military ships, including by dumping gravel into an engine.

Russia ends 'week-long pause' with major attack on Ukraine energy sites
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

Fifa president 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says
Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.

Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.

After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump
Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and Americans leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.

US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call
Tariffs will drop from 50% to 18% on Indian goods, while India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil.

BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.
Trump senker Indias tollsats
India vil forplikte seg til å kjøpe mer fra USA og slutte å kjøpe russisk olje, melder USAs president Donald Trump.

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.

Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
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USAs «homeland security» starter på mange måter i våre nordområder.

Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.

Venezuela release rights activist Javier Tarazona
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
Seven others were reported injured in the strike on Sunday, according to preliminary information.

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms
Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.

Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan's province.

The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.
Sjømatselskap laget kriseplan for om USA tar Grønland
Selskapet Polar Seafood på Grønland har nå involvert et angrep fra USA i sin beredskapsplan.
Rekordmange vil ha samme jobb som Jakob (30)
Interessen for en karriere i utenrikstjenesten skyter i været. For å slippe igjennom nåløyet, er det særlig noen egenskaper man bør ha.

More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen
Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines
A team of divers are tasked with de-mining parts of the Black Sea still under Ukraine's control.

Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.

UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities
Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather.

At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says
The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.

Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats
Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it.

Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan
Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's Frank Gardner.

Trump remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan are 'insulting', says Starmer
The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians.

Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son
He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.

'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympic snowboarder and FBI fugitive, arrested, US media report
The reported arrest ends a years-long search for Wedding, 44, who is accused of running a vast drug trafficking network.

Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?
It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have?
Donald Trump says a possible deal over Greenland could involve mineral rights.

Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail
Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.

Russia, Ukraine and US to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
The meeting between the three countries comes as both Ukraine and Russia say no peace deal can be reached until territorial issues are resolved.

'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.

Pakistan mall fire death toll jumps to 67
The process to identify the bodies recovered from the wreckage of Gul Plaza in Karachi continues.

Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?
To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.

Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action
Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.

Trump withdraws Canada's invite to join Board of Peace
Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.

'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape
Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

UN to take over al-Hol camp for IS families in Syria after unrest
A UN spokesman said conditions inside the camp remained "tense and volatile" after Kurdish-led forces withdrew.

Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
The US president said allied troops had "stayed a little back" during the war in Afghanistan.

US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
"We're going to be very successful in Gaza," President Trump says, as his administration laid out its vision for post-war reconstruction.

France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Mediterranean
The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.

ICE detains 5-year-old during Minnesota operation
Local school officials say the boy was taken with his father. A government spokeswoman denied ICE was targeting the boy.

Trump holds 'very good talks' with Zelensky as US pushes for Ukraine deal
The meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Fra vidda til gorillasafari
Saken mot Stein Lier-Hansen har flyttet seg fra den norske vidda til gorillasafari i Afrika.

Ex-intelligence officer accused of betraying Austria in Russia spying trial
Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.

Japan suspends world's largest nuclear plant hours after restart
The operator says reactor remains "stable" and has no "radioactive impact outside".

Rapid rollback of Kurdish-led forces reshapes Sharaa's Syria
The retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the north-east marks the biggest change of control in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

Trump ratcheted up the Greenland rhetoric - but has he been talked down?
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.

EU suspends approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

Israeli strike in Gaza kills three journalists, first responders say
Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics.

US to transfer Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq
The move comes as Syrian government forces take control of north-eastern areas where Kurdish-led forces have long controlled.

Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia's Far East
Parts of Kamchatka Peninsula have been buried under its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, as scientists say the winter blast could be due to climate change.

What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.

Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain
Two deadly crashes in almost as many days have inflicted grief, anger and disruption. Two deadly crashes in almost as many days inflict grief, anger and disruption in Spain.

Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash
Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country.

Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown
The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.

Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.

Trump's full messages with European leaders – and what they tell us
Experts tell BBC what to read into private messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders that have been shared publicly .

BBC visits UN compound Israel is demolishing in East Jerusalem
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler

Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire
Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.

US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats
The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.