Margot Robbie comments on best actress Oscar snub

The Barbie star had a sunny view of the movie's nominations, except when it came to Greta Gerwig.

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Russia Ukraine war: ICJ finds Moscow violated international treaties

But judges decline to rule on allegations Russia funded fighters involved in downing Flight MH17.

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Pakistan election 2024: Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan reverse roles

Tens of millions will vote in a lopsided poll - with one ex-PM behind bars and stable government unlikely.

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Woman clings to speeding car with stolen dog inside

Ali Zacharias says she tried to stop the thieves who took her French bulldog, when they drove their vehicle into her.

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Woman severely injured in Sydney Harbour shark attack

The woman in her 20s is in a serious but stable condition after being bitten on the leg.

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South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel

South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations.

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Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees.

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Ex-minister of secretive sect admits to child sex abuse

Alleged victims say predators have gone unpunished for decades in Christian church known as The Truth.

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OneFour: How drill music trailblazers have divided Australia

A standoff between a hip-hop act and law enforcement is fuelling a nationwide debate over art and censorship.

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Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links

The firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.

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UNRWA claims: UN agency condemns aid halt over alleged help for Hamas attacks

Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.

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WWE boss Vince McMahon quits after sex-trafficking lawsuit

He said in a statement that he had made the decision to resign "out of respect for the WWE Universe".

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Why Europe's farmers are taking their anger to the streets

Europe is swept by a wave of protests by farmers, who blame EU policies for their hardship.

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Antoinette Lattouf: ABC presenter sacked over Gaza post ignites row in Australia

Antoinette Lattouf's dismissal has also raised hard questions about Australia's public broadcaster.

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Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen sparks Chinese tennis hopes going into final

The 21-year-old aims to repeat Li Na's 2014 victory going into the Australian Open final.

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UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban

Talks aimed at extending a rolled-over EU-era deal broke down over Britain's ban on hormone-treated meat.

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Mars crash ends mission of Nasa helicopter Ingenuity

The first vehicle to achieve powered flight on another planet suffers rotor damage three years into tour.

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Halle Berry's film shelved by Netflix - US media

US Oscar-winning actress's sci-fi adventure The Mothership reportedly required significant reshoots.

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Asante Gold: UK to loan back Ghana's looted 'crown jewels'

Treasures taken 150 years ago will go back, the BBC can reveal, in a possible model for other disputes.

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Woman rescued after 14 hours atop submerged car

The woman had driven into an engorged creek and survived by climbing on her flipped car and waiting overnight to be found.

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'I just love you': Tim Scott and Donald Trump's other challengers fall in line

Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy stumped for Donald Trump and raised speculation about their future ambitions.

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Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its workforce

It was described as a "dark day" for the 142-year-old newspaper, which has faced steep financial losses.

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Police search for motive in Illinois mass killing

Romeo Nance killed eight before dying after a confrontation with US Marshals in Texas, police say.

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Explosions and flashes near Yemen's capital

The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against eight Houthi targets in Yemen.

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Norman Jewison: Renowned Canadian film director dies at 97

A versatile storyteller, Norman Jewison tackled issues such as racism and civil rights.

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Nick Dunlap: Amateur wins PGA Tour event for first time since Phil Mickelson in 1991

Nick Dunlap held his nerve to become the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson 33 years ago.

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Joseph Boakai: Liberia's new president takes on tough challenge

Can Joseph Boakai, 79, change Liberia's fortunes, as he takes over from ex-footballer George Weah?

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In Ukraine's river war, drones mean nowhere is safe

Ukraine aims to build a million military drones in 2024. In Kherson, the BBC saw how vital they are.

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Ayodhya: India PM Modi to open Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site

Ayodhya is spruced up for the Ram temple launch, but opposition leaders and some Hindu seers are staying away.

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The Color Purple stars 'want to make Oprah Winfrey proud'

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks take on roles previously played by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.

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Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

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US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

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Ecuador: Argentina expels family of gang boss Adolfo Macías

The wife and children of Adolfo Macías - alias Fito - are deported amid a major manhunt for the gang boss.

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Palestinians tell of fears for the future as war destroys Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza tell of fears for the future - and of returning to the past.

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Iran's sudden strikes show just how perilous region has become

Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond.

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Trudeau balancing act on Israel-Gaza annoys both sides of debate

Canada's prime minister has been criticised for failing to define his country's stance on the war.

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La Kena: Notorious Mexican cartel leader captured

José Alberto García Vilano has been linked to the killing of two US citizens last year.

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Melania Trump gives eulogy at mother's funeral

Donald Trump skipped a court session in his defamation trial in New York to attend the funeral.

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Hunter Biden agrees to testify in impeachment probe

The president's son's refusal to testify had prompted Republicans to hold him in contempt of Congress.

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Peregrine lander: American Moon mission destroyed over Pacific Ocean

The Peregrine One spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere after failing to reach the Moon.

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Anger and sadness over Pitchfork merger with GQ

Senior staff have lost their jobs as the music website merges with the men's magazine.

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What can happen in the extreme cold?

A look at the weird and wonderful effects of cold temperatures as North America is hit with frigid weather.

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Ecuador prosecutor probing TV studio attack killed

César Suárez was shot dead in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, the attorney general said.

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US woman gets 26 years for mother's 'suitcase murder'

Heather Mack helped to kill her mother and stuff her body in a suitcase in Bali a decade ago.

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Oldest US Senator Chuck Grassley admitted to hospital over infection

The long-time Iowa legislator is receiving antibiotic infusions in his home state of Iowa.

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US voters react to Trump's commanding win in Iowa

As the ex-president tightened his grip on the party, Republicans voters say only he can "save" the US.

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US condemns Iran for 'reckless' attacks on Iraq

Iran says it struck Israeli "spy headquarters" in northern Iraq with ballistic missiles.

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Emmys 2024: Succession among early winners

The ceremony was due to take place in September but Hollywood strikes forced organisers to postpone.

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Josef Fritzl could be moved to care home - reports

The sex offender, who is now 88 and has dementia, was jailed for life in 2009 in a case that shocked the world.

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Emmys 2024: The red carpet in pictures

Stars of Succession, Better Call Saul and The Bear are arriving for the 75th annual Emmy Awards.

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Iowa principal who saved pupils from school shooting dies

Dan Marburger is said to have distracted the gunman to let students escape - before he was shot.

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Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire

The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a "worst-case scenario" unfolding.

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Rare white penguin filmed in Chilean Antarctica

A penguin with leucism from the Gentoo species has been filmed in the icy climate in early January.

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The Japanese firm at the heart of the UK's Post Office scandal

In Fujitsu's home market, hardly anyone had heard of the Horizon scandal until this week.

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Queen Margrethe: Will abdication cause a ripple effect?

Nordic monarchies are known to embrace modernity. Abdication was one of the few customs they resisted - until now.

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John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy

The former secretary of state sets his sights on helping Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

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Gabriel Attal: Youngest French PM hopes to revive Macron's government

France's youngest PM is already popular with the public but how long will the honeymoon period last?

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Tough choices for Israel in US's Middle East vision

Anthony Zurcher, who accompanied Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his tour, assesses his plan.

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Biden: US will respond if Houthis continue 'outrageous' attacks

The Yemeni group says Friday's airstrikes mean US and UK interests are now legitimate targets.

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Ecuador violence affects whole world, president tells BBC

Daniel Noboa says he won't let his country turn into a narco-state after days of gang violence.

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Gaza journalists’ families reject Israeli military's ‘terrorist’ claims

An Al Jazeera journalist and a freelancer were killed in an Israeli air strike in Rafah on Sunday.

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Who are the Houthi rebels and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have vowed to attack all ships in the Red Sea bound for Israel.

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Video shows cars driving through sea foam after storm

The foam was left behind after flood waters receded after a storm on the coast of New Hampshire.

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Five dead as storm brings floods to US north-east

Flood warnings remain in effect in New York and New Jersey, where rivers have risen to worrying levels.

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Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.

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Lloyd Austin: Pentagon reveals US defence secretary had prostate cancer surgery

Lloyd Austin is under fire after it emerged even the White House did not learn of his hospital visit until three days later.

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New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

Microsoft said AI and supercomputing were used to synthesise an entirely new material.

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Town celebrates return of the sun after 30 nights

The Inuvik sunrise festival in Canada commemorates the return of sunlight after a month of polar nights.

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Record number of civilians hurt by explosives in 2023

The war in Gaza is largely responsible, UK-based charity Action on Armed Violence says.

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Golden Globes 2024: Robert Downey Jr and Da'Vine Joy Randolph among early winners

Da'Vine Joy Randolph is among the other winners at the ceremony, which is taking place in Los Angeles.

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US budget: Spending deal reached as shutdown deadline looms

President Biden says the agreement "clears the way" for Congress to avoid a government shutdown.

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Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on Golden Globes red carpet

Hollywood stars are arriving at the ceremony in Los Angeles in a variety of eye-catching outfits.

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TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist.

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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

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Lloyd Austin: White House not told for days defence secretary in hospital

White House officials tell US media that Lloyd Austin's treatment was kept quiet for three days.

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Golden Globes 2024: How to watch and who is nominated

Barbie star Margot Robbie is among the nominees at the ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles.

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Palace of Aigai: Greece reopens huge Alexander the Great monument

Greece spent 16 years restoring palace ruins where Alexander the Great was crowned more than 2,000 years ago.

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Aditya-L1: India's Sun mission set to reach destination in hours

Aditya-L1 has been travelling towards the Sun for more than four months since launch on 2 September.

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Supreme Court to rule if Trump can run for president

Lawsuits nationwide are seeking to disqualify Mr Trump, arguing that he engaged in insurrection.

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Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in South Africa

The athlete, who ran on carbon-fibre prosthetics, murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

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Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles

The US promises to raise what is calls a significant and concerning escalation at the UN Security Council.

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'Time capsule' wallet lost in 1950s reunited with owner's family

A wallet found at a cinema in Atlanta, Georgia, is being called a "time capsule" from the 1950s.

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Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed over upcoming book

The defendant's lawyers argue they should review Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the incident.

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New Zealand: Man's watch reflection leads to rescue after day in ocean

The man, who spent almost 24 hours floating in the ocean, harnessed the sun's rays to attract attention.

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BBC Sound Of 2024: Superstar DJ Peggy Gou breaks out of the dance bubble

As her club sound goes overground, the Korean-born musician comes third in Radio 1's Sound of 2024.

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Bangladesh elections: Why India matters across the border

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks a fourth consecutive term as the country goes to the polls on Sunday.

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China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday.

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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong mogul pleads not guilty to national security crimes

Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to breaching national security and colluding with foreign forces.

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How Japan learned to live with earthquakes

Monday's quake renewed Japan's collective trauma - but it's also a story of engineering success.

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Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan.

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in his neck at a news conference during a visit to Busan.

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