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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.
Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.
Could Iran go the way of Venezuela?
The apparent endgame in Caracas, which has seen Trump sideline Venezuela’s pro-democratic opposition, may be a cautionary tale for Iran’s protesters.
Venezuela releases multiple detained U.S. citizens, State Department says
The release marks the first known instance of U.S. citizens being freed since President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It was unclear how many were released.
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.
Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'
Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.
Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.
Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout
Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown.
Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options
As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war.
What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.
'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
Prosecutors seek death for South Korea’s former leader over martial law attempt
The verdict in Yoon Suk Yeol’s case is expected next month. He faces insurrection charges over a failed push to impose martial law in 2024.
More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters over the past 17 days.
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony
The former president didn't show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn't enforceable
Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis
As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.
BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.
We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says
It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.
Former sailor sentenced to 16 years after selling Navy secrets to China
“I screwed up,”Jinchao Wei wrote in a note to the judge after being convicted of supplying photos and documents to his Chinese handler in exchange for $12,000.
Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
Trump encourages Iranian protesters; rights group says 2,000 killed
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated Tuesday that more than 2,000 people have been killed since demonstrations began on Dec. 28.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.
Hunt for gunman after Corsican exile is shot dead at mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.
Senator Mark Kelly sues Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over attempted demotion
The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.
World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
Germany’s nationalist AfD party hopes to take power in 2026
Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.
Le Pen blames European Parliament in appeal that could decide political fate
"We had no sense of having committed an offence," France's far-right leader tells an appeal to overturn a ban from contesting the next election.
