SportSurge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

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SportJessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

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SportCreed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition

The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

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Sport'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award

The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

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SportShe spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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SportWhy has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

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SportKennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

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SportLos Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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SportSheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

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SportCustomer sues Costco for tariff refunds

The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

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SportA small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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SportJustified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

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SportGeorgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election

The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

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SportWildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016

An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

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SportLive Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case

The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.

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SportCanadian officials rescue 23 people who floated away on ice sheet

Members of the group described harrowing moments, with more cracks forming as they looked for the thickest ice.

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SportStrip club collaboration with Hawks cancelled by NBA

The NBA cancels plans by the Atlanta Hawks to hold a promotional collaboration with a strip club at one of their games next week.

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SportFootage shows US citizen shot dead by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop

The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.

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SportFrom killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines

Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

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SportMeghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership

The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.

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SportWithheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

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SportFormer 100m world champion Kerley banned for two years

Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.

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SportTrump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement in the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.

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SportCanada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran

The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.

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SportPolice release 'difficult to see' bodycam footage of Austin bar shooting

Footage from police body cameras shows the chaotic scene as officers advance on the suspect before shooting him.

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SportStates sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs

The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.

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SportUS citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home

Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.

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SportWorld's largest acidic geyser wakes up in Yellowstone from six-year slumber

The Echinus Geyser had been silent for the last six years, and it is unknown whether the eruptions will continue into the summer.

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SportGuilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter

Prosecutors say Colin Gray, 55, could have prevented his son from killing four people at a high school in Georgia in 2024.

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SportHopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader

Hundreds rallied in cities across the US to celebrate Khamenei's death, but not everyone was rejoicing.

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SportCanadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time

The province on Canada's Pacific coast says ending the twice annual practice of changing the time by an hour is "about making life easier".

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SportTrump's bet on Iranian regime change could be his biggest gamble yet

The US president may be forced to wage a political battle at home while presiding over a new war in the Middle East.

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SportHow the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders are responding to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

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SportIranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.

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SportOpenAI vows safety policy changes after Tumbler Ridge shooting

Canada's AI minister will meet CEO Sam Altman next week after the suspect's ChatGPT account was not flagged to police despite internal company concerns.

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SportNeil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

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SportWhy did US attack Iran? Is US at war? How many have died? What to know

What we know so far about the US strikes in Iran and what's next.

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SportWhat the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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SportBill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committe that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

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SportWatch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow

The skier was buried under at least four feet of snow, his arm already limp, rescuers said.

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SportAnthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

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SportTrump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran

The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

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SportUS threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards

The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

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SportDiscord delays age verification plans after user outcry

Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

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SportUS partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.

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SportFinal missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

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SportUS tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative

Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.

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SportTrump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.

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SportTrump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him

It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.

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SportTrump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

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SportHow Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS

The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.

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SportWoman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport

A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.

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SportTrump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.

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SportUSA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold

American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.

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SportTrump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions

Amid the military buildup, Trump's broader objectives in Iran remain something of a mystery.

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SportUS build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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SportTrump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'

Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.

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Sport'For Dad, who didn't get to see this' - Shiffrin wins gold

American star Mikaela Shiffrin cements her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time as she wins Olympic slalom gold in emphatic fashion.

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SportPolice identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting

Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

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SportTrump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

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SportAmerica's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?

A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.

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SportCasey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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SportAn abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US

Savannah Guthrie's fame has helped turn her mother's abduction into a national obsession.

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SportRubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech

The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.

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SportGasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles

The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the ‘Quad God’ trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.

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SportIndian man admits plot to kill US-based Sikh separatist leader

Nikhil Gupta faces a possible 40-year sentence in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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SportSix possible effects of Trump's climate policy change

The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.

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SportDawson's Creek: The 90s teen drama that 'wore its heart on its sleeve'

The show's lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48.

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SportMinnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says

Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".

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SportParty balloon or cartel drones? Closure of El Paso airspace causes 'chaos'

The sudden 10-day closure of El Paso's airspace reportedly followed a spat over drone technology testing by the US military.

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SportUS consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy?

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

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SportFBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie's mother

The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

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SportMalinin, Minion and Milan's most emotional moment

From the astonishing to the emotional to the downright bizarre, the 2026 Olympic figure skating men’s short program on Tuesday night had it all.

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Sport'Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies

The high-velocity start to 2026 by the Trump administration has cemented Stephen Miller's position as one of its most powerful figures.

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SportTrump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.

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SportSerena Williams can return to competition from 22 February - but will she?

American great Serena Williams is eligible to return to competition on 22 February when she will have completed the reinstatement process.

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Sport'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.

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SportWashington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs

Will Lewis says "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.

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SportColorado 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.

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SportSon of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing

Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday

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SportWhere the Super Bowl will be won and lost

We look at the key players and key battles that will decide whether the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots will win Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara.

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SportAmazon shares tumble as it joins the Big Tech AI spending spree

Technology stocks have fallen this week as investors appeared wary of the sector's big investment plans.

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SportSeven Toronto police officers arrested in corruption probe

The seven-month investigation was initiated by an alleged plot to kill a prison official last year.

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SportSuspect in National Guard shooting near White House pleads not guilty

During the hearing, prosecutors suggested they may pursue the death penalty against Lakanwal with additional charges.

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Sport'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

"Your children will not rest until we are together again," says the NBC host in her message to 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

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SportWalmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value

The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.

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SportTrump lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable'

The US president's legal team file new court papers in the ongoing case over a Panorama documentary.

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SportTrump hails White House talks with 'terrific' Petro, after months of mutual insults

Colombia's leader says he urged Trump to work with him to target drug kingpins. Trump says they "got along very well".

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SportBad Bunny will perform 'great' half-time show, says NFL boss

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects "a great performance" from Bad Bunny during the half-time show at Super Bowl 60.

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SportBill and Hillary Clinton to testify to congressional Epstein probe

It comes days before the US House was expected to hold the pair in criminal contempt for defying summonses.

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SportWatch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day

Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.

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SportStay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?

The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

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Sport'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

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SportCanada's Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4%

The opposition leader received a strong show of support from party delegates, despite the recent electoral loss against the Liberals.

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SportA bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it?

The storm is expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the risk of coastal flooding.

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SportWhat could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

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SportEcuador says ICE tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate — here's what happened

The BBC's Ione Wells looks at the Ecuadorian government's response to the incident, which occurred during a time of heightened tension in the US city.

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SportBorder agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

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SportBill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace

He is one of the most winningest coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

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SportWatch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

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SportBBC outside hotel targeted by anti-Bovino protesters in Minneapolis

Protesters spent the evening banging drums and chanting outside the hotel where immigration official Gregory Bovino is reportedly staying, the BBC's Tom Bateman reports.

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SportFamilies sue US over deadly boat strike off Venezuela coast

Relatives of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo - among six killed on 14 October - say the Trinidadian men were returning home when their vessel was hit.

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SportAnalysing the Minneapolis shooting frame by frame

BBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened.

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SportWatch: Olympic snowboarder Shaun White pulls tricks in NYC snowstorm

The five-time Olympian performed flips and tricks for a crowd in Central Park.

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SportPentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift

The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.

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Sport'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting

Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

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SportWatch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead

Protesters chanted Alex Pretti's name after he became the second person this month to be shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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SportRos Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

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SportStuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory

Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.

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SportJury selection for Luigi Mangione trial set for September

The start date for the trial's opening arguments depend on whether Mangione faces the death penalty in the federal murder case.

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SportTikTok US venture to collect precise user location data

Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.

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SportTrinity Rodman 'becomes world's highest paid female footballer'

The daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman signs a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit reportedly worth $2m a year.

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SportCould Trump's new Board of Peace sideline the struggling UN?

The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.

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SportTikTok closes deal to split US app from global business

The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.

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SportBoard of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.

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SportFact-checking Trump's Davos speech

The US president made a series of contested claims, ranging from the status of Greenland to Nato spending.

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SportToronto man fakes pilot badge to score hundreds of free flights, officials say

Prosecutors allege the 33-year-old man created a fake badge to rake in free flights on US airlines - and at one point even asked to sit in the cockpit.

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SportWatch: Will Trump get friendly welcome as world leaders meet in Davos?

As Trump pushes for Greenland, Davos may not provide the friendly stage he's accustomed to.

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SportTrump 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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SportUS believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC

António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

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SportTrump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover

The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

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SportHalf American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends

The owner of this quirky vehicle says it gets a "lot of smiles per gallon" on the streets of Detroit.

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SportFrom 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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SportWho are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

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SportUS judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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SportTrump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

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SportGoogle appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

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SportUS justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

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SportWatch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland

Concern and surprise in Copenhagen and the ‘Danish Capital of America’ as Trump doubles down on bid to bring Greenland under US control.

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SportUS to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.

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SportTrump's foreign policy and what it might mean for the World Cup

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

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SportWatch: Moment Nasa astronauts undock from space station

A medical issue prompted the first-ever emergency return from the International Space Station, which was put into Earth's orbit in 1998.

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SportRepublicans 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

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SportMike Tomlin steps down after 19 years as Steelers head coach

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney confirmed Tomlin asked to step down after their play-off defeat to the Houston Texans.

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SportTrump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair

Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

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SportWho was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

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SportTrump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it

The US will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he says, but Denmark stresses the territory is not for sale.

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SportPair shot by immigration agents in Portland had gang links, officials say

Portland's police chief says the man and woman "do have some involvement" with Tren de Aragua.

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SportUS job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid

Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.

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SportPair shot by immigration agents in Portland had gang links, officials say

Portland's police chief says the man and woman "do have some involvement" with Tren de Aragua.

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SportWho was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?

A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

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SportTrump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says

Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale.

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SportWatch: BBC speaks to Minneapolis residents gathered at shooting site

Community members have rallied at a makeshift memorial for Renee Good, a day after she was fatally shot by a US immigration agent.

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SportNew US dietary guidelines call for more protein, less processed food

The changes receive mixed reviews from experts, in particular over concerns some could lead to people eating more saturated fats.

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SportUS immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, officials say

Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.

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SportTrump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases

Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.

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SportUS sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure

The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

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Sport'We need Greenland': Trump repeats threat to annex Danish territory

The US president has repeatedly said he wants the island to become a part of the US.

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SportUS cuts universal childhood vaccine recommendations, including covid and hepatitis

The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

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SportSpies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

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SportWhy has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?

The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.

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SportUS slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

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SportWoman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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SportSocial media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?

To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

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SportWatch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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