New ceasefire in Syria after Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families
The government announces a four-day ceasefire with the SDF, which says it was "compelled" to withdraw its fighters from al-Hol camp.
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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.
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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 .
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Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".
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Colombia sentences ex-paramilitary leader Mancuso to 40 years in jail
Salvatore Mancuso's group committed more than 100 crimes, many targeting an indigenous group, the tribunal ruled.
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Ex-president accused of murder plot extradited to Burkina Faso
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.
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Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.
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France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.
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As Trump brands decision 'act of great stupidity' - what is in the Chagos Islands deal?
Donald Trump has slammed the UK's decision to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal that includes a formal transfer of Diego Garcia, home to a key US military base.
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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.
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Spain begins three days of mourning as number killed in train crash could rise
The number of people killed in a high-speed train crash in Spain could rise in the coming hours as cranes begin moving the wreckage.
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China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.
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Read Trump's full messages with European leaders – and what they tell us
A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.
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Twelve schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.
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Read full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland
A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.
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Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.
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Sir David Beckham refuses to answer Sky News questions in Davos
Sir David Beckham has refused to answer questions on his relationship with his son at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland
A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.
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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.
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