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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Who is Viktor Orban, Hungary's PM halting funds for Ukraine?

He has led Hungary since 2010 and critics denounce his "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".

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Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'

The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn.

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UK demands clarity as British-Russian activist vanishes from Siberian prison

The UK is "deeply concerned" after contact is lost with jailed Ukraine war critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.

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Sydney Harbour shark attack leaves woman severely injured

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

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Arrests made after six bodies found in California desert

Police discovered the unidentified bodies last week in a remote area of the Mojave Desert.

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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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North Korea fires cruise missiles off east coast, Seoul reports

The missile launch follows months of weapons testing by communist North Korea, raising tensions.

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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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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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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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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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Quiz of the week: Whose Brits crown did Raye steal?

How closely have you been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days?

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Trump provided a rapid-fire testimony in New York defamation trial

The lawyers and the judge spent more time arguing about the scope of the former president's testimony.

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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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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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'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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Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".

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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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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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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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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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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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Karim Benzema files defamation suit against French interior minister

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused the football star of being linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.

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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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Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike

The country's foreign ministry has called the airstrike - which Iran says targeted militants - illegal.

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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, The Bear and Beef among 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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They were Israel's eyes on the border - but their Hamas warnings went unheard

A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.

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Emmy Awards: Succession and Wednesday stars gear up for ceremony delayed by strike

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

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Iowa caucuses: Republican rivals make last-ditch bids to cut Trump's lead

The former president is seeking to turn strong polling into a big victory in Monday's caucuses.

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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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Iowa caucuses: What voters are thinking ahead of Republican contest

As Republican candidates make their final pitches, Donald Trump is on the minds of both his supporters and opponents.

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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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Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies

The daytime TV actor played the character of Doug Williams on and off for more than five decades.

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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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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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Haley and DeSantis trade insults at heated Iowa debate

The Republican candidates traded insults and clashed on key issues just days before the Iowa caucuses.

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Papua New Guinea: Several feared dead after major rioting and unrest

The rioting and looting kicked off after police and other public servants went on strike over wages.

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Ukraine war: Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel - governor

Turkish journalists are among 11 reported injured in a Russian air strike on Ukraine's second-largest city.

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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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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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Watch: Ecuador gunmen threaten presenter on live TV

After storming a live studio in Guayaquil, armed men are seen threatening staff with guns.

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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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Franz Beckenbauer: The German football icon's incredible career including World Cup wins as player and manager

BBC Sport looks back at Franz Beckenbauer's incredible career and his success at the World Cup as both a player and a manager after the German football legend passed away aged 78.

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Aerial video shows impact of a explosion in Texas hotel

Officials say at least 11 people are injured in downtown Fort Worth after an apparent gas explosion at the Sandman Hotel.

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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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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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Golden Globes 2024: Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on red carpet

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

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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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Ukraine war: Atesh, the group spying on Russians in occupied Crimea

Atesh, meaning fire in Crimean Tatar, collects data on the Russian military in occupied Ukraine.

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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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Biden slams Trump for Capitol riot in 2024 campaign speech

Kicking off a new phase of his re-election bid, the US president warned of threats to democracy.

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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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Iowa police chief overwhelmed by school shooting

Eric Vaughn pauses to compose himself as he discusses the toll of the attack on the community.

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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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SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns.

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Luke Littler: Nail-biting world darts final ends in loss for teenager

Luke Littler loses chance to become youngest world darts champion after being beaten by Luke Humphries.

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Jeffrey Epstein: US court releases list of people connected to financier

The disgraced millionaire mixed with figures from the worlds of politics, business and royalty.

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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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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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Kai Zhuang: Cyber kidnapping in US illustrates growing crime trend

The 17-year-old Chinese student's family is not the first to fall victim to the larger criminal trend.

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Trump challenges his 'arbitrary' removal from Maine's ballot

The court filing accuses Maine's top electoral official of being a "biased decision maker".

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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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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 on the left side of his neck during a news conference during a visit to Busan.

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