US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed to be abducted.
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Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
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A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem
The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.
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From classroom to camera: A teacher who has become a sensation in Indian cinema
At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life.
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The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.
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Trump-hugging, China-provoking PM raises the stakes
Japanese politics is politer and more understated than most.
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Japan's drum-playing, Trump-hugging, China-provoking PM raises the stakes
Japanese politics is politer and more understated than most.
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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.
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General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.
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Sudan drone attack kills 24 people, including eight children
A drone attack in Sudan has killed 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors' group.
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Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
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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.
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Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".
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Neil Young cancels tour of UK and other Europe dates
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts.
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Will gamble by Japanese PM pay off?
Japanese politics is politer and more understated than most.
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3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47
The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.
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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.
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What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother
The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.
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ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.
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BBC debunks claims that Bad Bunny is not a US citizen
On Sunday 8 February, Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show to an audience of more than 100 million people across the world.
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