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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
The socialist grandee and his daughter are being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.

General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.

Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".

At the scene of deadly Pakistan mosque explosion
At least 31 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.

Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse
Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.

Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.

What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother
The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.

Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.

The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.

From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?

They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom - but then let down
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.

Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?
The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony
Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey perform as part of vibrant opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was.

What the Super Bowl means to American fans
NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.

As US cash dries up South Africa's fight to stop Aids gets harder
Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to "stop the fake outrage", as members of both parties condemned the video.

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town
Intelligence experts believe south-west France's proximity to defence and aerospace sites makes it a target for espionage.

'They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us' - Nigerians on jihadist attack
Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners
The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family
Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.

Savannah Guthrie's brother renews plea for proof mother is alive
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of an NBC News presenter, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia
The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear, however reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber.

FBI fugitive found hiding in Wales can be extradited to USA
Daniel Andreas San Diego was on the run from the FBI for 21 years and was found in a cottage in north Wales in 2024.

Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff.

Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

Trump and the NFL - why it's complicated
After a lawsuit and many failed team bids, Donald Trump looked to have ended his 40-year feud with the NFL - but is their relationship set for another twist?

Watch: Bad Bunny lookalikes compete ahead of Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican rapper, who won a Grammy for album of the year, will be the first artist to perform the half time show entirely in Spanish.

Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.

Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands
The moves were planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but they are being seen as a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.

Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US' health horror stories?

US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards
The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links
Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle
The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.

Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
The expiration of New START means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between both countries for the first time since 1991.