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- Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
One of the giants of 20th century fashion, his creations were worn by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- 'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
- What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.
- Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks
There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.
- Lawyers for Swiss bar owners condemn 'vindictiveness' after deadly fire
Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire.
- South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country
- Trump ties Greenland demands to Nobel Prize in message to Norway leader
The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.
- Thirteen schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.
- What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
- Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office
Sanae Takaichi, who took office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.
- Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene
Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.
- Watch: Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene
Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening.
- Factory explosion in China kills four, injures 84
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.
- Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
- IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
- 'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.
- '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.
- Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.
- Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.
- High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39
More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade.
- 'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
- China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink
Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.
- US 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.
- Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash
Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety.
- Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead
Chile's president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.




























