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BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs
The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 12:21 pm
Cuba frees first jailed anti-government protesters after US deal
There is joy among families of those freed, but also concern that the deal may not last for long.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 12:00 pm
UK will 'never let up' on Ukraine support, says Starmer
It is the prime minister's first visit to Ukraine since taking office six months ago.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 11:53 am
Dozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefire
More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:06 am
What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
What we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 10:04 am
Biden warns of dangers of oligarchy taking shape in US
The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 9:38 am
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 9:21 am
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:12 am
Lift-off for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:08 am
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after being stabbed
Khan was stabbed by an intruder at his home in the Indian city of Mumbai early on Thursday.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:06 am
India successfully conducts historic space-docking test
India is only the fourth country in the world with such technology after United States, Russia and China.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 6:24 am
US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down
Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 6:14 am
Pakistan Airlines ad shows plane flying at Eiffel Tower
The ad has drawn widespread criticism and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 5:20 am
Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby
The Queensland woman allegedly raised thousands of dollars by chronicling her child's supposed illness online.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 4:16 am
Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict
The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 3:50 am
Biden gives warnings on climate and oligarchy in farewell speech
The outgoing US president warned against power in the hands of the wealthy, the threat of the tech industry and climate change.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 1:28 am
Trump's attorney general nominee quizzed on her loyalty to him
Pam Bondi tells senators she would not use the justice department to target people based on their politics.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 12:10 am
What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 12:08 am
The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump
Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.
Published on 16 January 2025 | 12:06 am
From snowy cities to Mexican border - Trump deportations loom
'Do it the right way' Texas border residents tell migrants, while Chicago neighbourhoods prepare for raids.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 11:50 pm
Watch: How people in Gaza and Israel responded to the ceasefire deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 9:55 pm
Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India
Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 9:55 pm
Joe Biden hails Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal
Outgoing US President Joe Biden hails the agreed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 9:34 pm
Georgian opposition leader beaten up, blames governing party members
Giorgia Gakharia needs hospital treatment in the latest attack on an opposition leader.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:27 pm
Sweden plans to remove citizenship from people seen as threat to state
But it stops short of calls by the minority government for gangsters to have their citizenship revoked.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 4:12 pm
Germany to shoot down drones near military sites
The number of sightings has increased since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, officials say.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 3:32 pm
Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey
Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 3:02 pm
AI Brad Pitt dupes French woman out of €830,000
Anne, 53, was subject to nationwide ridicule after a TV show revealed how she paid out huge sums to romance scammers pretending to be Brad Pitt.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 3:00 pm
Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify finds
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 2:56 pm
S Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls
They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 2:02 pm
'My country is in crisis': A divided South Korea grapples with Yoon's arrest
The country is deeply polarised by the president's attempt to impose martial law.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 1:37 pm
Dive boat survivors say they were pressed to sign statements they couldn't read
The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 12:05 pm
What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?
Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?
Published on 15 January 2025 | 11:00 am
The Wiggles' Tree of Wisdom dances BBC off air
The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 6:20 am
'We sing to them': LA stables turn Noah's Ark for fire rescue animals
Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.
Published on 15 January 2025 | 4:34 am
'I can't believe my baby is not going to be here' - mother of fire victim
Shelley Sykes' son Rory, who had cerebral palsy and struggled with mobility, chose not to follow an evacuation order.
Published on 13 January 2025 | 11:19 am