US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
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Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
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US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.
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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whiskey
The UK-owned, Canadian-made whiskey is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.
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US moves to transitional government in Gaza
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the launch of phase
two of the plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
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Astronauts to begin return journey from space station due to 'medical concern'
Four astronauts are set to begin their return journey from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth after their mission was cut short due to a "medical concern" with a crew member.
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Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
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Trump restates desire to take over Greenland, as poll reveals what Americans think
Donald Trump has again restated his desire to acquire Greenland for the US "for purpose of national security", saying anything less is "unacceptable", even as a poll found less than a fifth of Americans support the idea.
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British activists banned from France over 'destruction' of small boats
Ten British "far-right activists" have been banned from France for "reconnaissance and destruction activities" against small boats used in migrant crossings.
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It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
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LA opens ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
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Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
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'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.
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Finishing touches being made to key part of £3m Diana memorial revamp
A key part of the £3m revamp of Princess Diana's memorial playground is nearing completion in Germany.
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'It was war': Iranian woman who fled Tehran describes killings
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Arrests after nine newborn babies die at the same hospital in early January
Two senior doctors at a hospital in southern Russia have been arrested after nine newborn babies died in just a few days earlier this month, investigators have said.
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LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
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Tennis player celebrates early - then loses Australian Open qualifier
Australia's Sebastian Ofner forgot the rules and celebrated victory prematurely, before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.
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Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert takes S Korea by storm
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
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