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World News Headlines
- Tariffs on imports only way to get fairness, says Trumpon January 22, 2025
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
- Ten Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jeninon January 22, 2025
Israel's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city.
- Micheál Martin to be installed as taoiseach for second timeon January 22, 2025
The Irish parliament is set to return after Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set up a coalition government.
- Xi and Putin hold video call after Trump's inaugurationon January 22, 2025
The two leaders pledged to bring China-Russia relations to "greater heights".
- Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbrichton January 22, 2025
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.
- War clinics in Ukraine witness sharp rise in drug-resistant infectionson January 22, 2025
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.
- Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'on January 22, 2025
The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.
- 'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libyaon January 22, 2025
The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.
- Four injured in Tel Aviv stabbing attackon January 21, 2025
The attacker, believed to be a Moroccan citizen with US residency, was shot dead at the scene.
- 'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT coupleson January 21, 2025
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?
- Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failureson January 21, 2025
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".
- Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotelon January 21, 2025
More than 50 have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.
- Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrantson January 21, 2025
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.
- BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?on January 21, 2025
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?
- Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption chargeon January 21, 2025
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.
- Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotelon January 21, 2025
At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu.
- What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?on January 21, 2025
The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
- Fans rush for hotly anticipated fantasy book sequelon January 21, 2025
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter.
- US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappearon January 21, 2025
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Trump 'not confident' Israel-Gaza ceasefire will holdon January 21, 2025
The newly sworn-in US President was asked for his thoughts on the ceasefire as it enters its third day.
- US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detaineeson January 21, 2025
Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges.
- Haas appoint Muller as F1's first female race engineeron January 21, 2025
Haas restructure their race operations team with a series of changes that include appointing Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1.
- Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain toxic materialon January 21, 2025
Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up.
- Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era beginson January 21, 2025
Trump's inaugural speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.
- Watch: Key moments from President Trump's inauguration dayon January 21, 2025
The oath of office and a Melania air kiss - watch the highlights from Donald Trump's day.
- Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's governmenton January 21, 2025
Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.
- Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very differenton January 21, 2025
Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power
- 'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailandon January 20, 2025
Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.
- Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutinyon January 20, 2025
He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.
- Awkward air kiss as Trump enters Capitol to applauseon January 20, 2025
Melania's hat appeared to get in the way, when Donald Trump leaned in to kiss her.