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At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains

The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.

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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

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Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84

The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.

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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as deadly wildfires menace cities

At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

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Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

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Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire

Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

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Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island

Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.

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Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

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Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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A deadly fire swept through a nightclub in just 90 seconds. I got out

Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you?

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'I want to show the world what Africa is': YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour

"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

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Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

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Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.

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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims

Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

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Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'

Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.

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EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war.

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Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel

The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

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My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

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Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.

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'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

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From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada

The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel.

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

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Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

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Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad

The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey.

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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?

He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.

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Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. […]

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TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”

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Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows

Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion, creator tools and fast feature rollouts — even as X faces fresh controversies

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How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

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Moxie Marlinspike has a privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT

Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can't be used for training or advertising.

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Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own.

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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

While it's easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where people will float weightlessly among the stars, it’s worth remembering there are no oceans or mountains or chirpy birds in space. It's “not nice up there,” said Rubenstein. “It is not nice at all."

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Trump administration’s legal setbacks are good news for offshore wind — and the grid

Three offshore wind projects under construction on the U.S. East Coast are back to building after judges rebuked the Department of the Interior's actions.

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Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane

Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously.

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Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune

Musk's legal team argues he should be compensated as an early startup investor who sees returns "many orders of magnitude greater" than his initial investment.

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AI cloud startup Runpod hits $120M in ARR — and it started with a Reddit post

Their startup journey is a wild example of how if you build it well and the timing is lucky, they will definitely come.

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California AG sends Musk’s xAI a cease-and-desist order over sexual deepfakes

The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and congressional officials alike.

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Snowflake, Databricks challenger ClickHouse hits $15B valuation

The $400 million round was led by Dragoneer.

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TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called ‘PineDrama’

Think TikTok, but every single video you come across is a short episode of a fictional story.

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EPA rules that xAI’s natural gas generators were illegally used

Elon Musk's AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.

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From OpenAI’s offices to a deal with Eli Lilly — how Chai Discovery became one of the flashiest names in AI drug development

The startup has partnered with Eli Lilly and enjoys the backing of some of Silicon Valley's most influential VCs.

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Supreme Court hacker posted stolen government data on Instagram

Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to stealing victims’ information from the Supreme Court and other federal government agencies, and then posting it on his Instagram @ihackthegovernment.

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ChatGPT users are about to get hit with targeted ads

OpenAI says that users impacted by the ads will have some control over what they see.

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Trump administration wants tech companies to buy $15B of power plants they may not use

In an attempt to alleviate rising electricity prices, the White House wants grid operator PJM to hold an auction for new generating capacity, and it wants tech companies to bid.

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The AI healthcare gold rush is here

AI companies are clustering around healthcare and fast.  In just the past week, OpenAI bought health startup Torch, Anthropic launched Claude for healthcare, and Sam Altman-backed MergeLabs closed a $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation. The money and products are pouring into health and voice AI, but so are concerns about hallucination risks, inaccurate medical information, and […]

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Follow live: Rams, Bears defenses stepping up in frigid Chicago

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Pats stymie shaky Stroud to reach AFC title game

Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a score, and the Patriots defeated the Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC Championship Game.

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Morant knocks down trade talk: 'Very loyal guy'

Ja Morant, who returned for the Grizzlies on Sunday from a calf injury, says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for Memphis.

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Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on CFP expansion

College Football Playoff leaders held an annual business meeting Sunday but did not reach a resolution on a future format as a deadline looms Friday.

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Cristobal bemoans targeting call on Canes' Lucas

Miami coach Mario Cristobal says the punishment that goes with a targeting call made in the second half needs to be reevaluated.

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Braves say SS Kim (finger) to be out 4-5 months

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to be sidelined four to five months after having surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, the team said.

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Broncos' Payton sure Stidham to be 'ready to go'

Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix's injury.

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Ex-Colorado QB Staub transferring to Tennessee

Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub has committed to Tennessee for 2026, he told ESPN on Sunday.

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Senegal beats Morocco in chaotic AFCON finale

The Africa Cup of Nations final went to extra time after finishing 0-0 in a chaotic end which saw Senegal players walk off the field when host Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty.

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👀 Offseason guide for all eliminated NFL teams

The NFL offseason has arrived for 26 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

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Patriots hold off Texans in turnover-filled divisional round playoff game

New England advanced to the AFC Championship Game to face the Denver Broncos.

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First look at the AFC Championship Game: Our early preview of Patriots-Broncos

Let's preview the conference championship matchups. How can the Broncos and Patriots advance to the Super Bowl? Here's what to know.

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Sizing up overreactions, questions on the divisional round: Should Houston wait on extending C.J. Stroud?

Hold off on any new Stroud deals? Another Super Bowl-less season for Buffalo? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.

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Refs during Bills-Broncos called that?! What the NFL rulebook says and our analysis

When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.

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NHL trade grades: Why the Rasmus Andersson swap could be a big win for both teams

Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

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10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.

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Giannis and the Bucks: Four possible pathways forward in Milwaukee at the deadline

The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?

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Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here

The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?

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Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game

Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.

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Man United deliver huge blow to Man City title hopes with shock derby win

Manchester City's title bid is as good as over after Manchester United won the midfield battle at Old Trafford.

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VAR review: Should Man United's Dalot have received a red card for foul on Doku?

Diogo Dalot was booked for catching Man City's Jérémy Doku on the knee early. Was it the right call?

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The man, the meme, the legend: Curt Cignetti's rise to viral fame

Curt Cignetti has lots to be happy about, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. His players and assistants break down their favorite Cignetti memes and faces.

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Carson Beck the runner? The Miami QB is finally using his feet

This latest addition to Beck's arsenal has been a revelation for the Hurricanes.

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Meet 'the special 13': The JMU transfers forming an unlikely Indiana CFP title core

Thirteen Dukes players followed Curt Cignetti to become Hoosiers. Those who remain are on the verge of CFB history.

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Will Fernando Mendoza be the next Heisman-winning QB to fall victim to the national championship curse?

Since 1988, seven quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy and earned a title game berth have fallen in the national championship game. Is Mendoza next?

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