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Cool future tech at CES!
The technology show CES is back for another year in Las Vegas in America.

A Man Hunting for Treasure Discovered a Safe on the Ocean Floor. What He Unlocked Was the Last Thing He Expected

EU paves way for free trade deal with four South American countries

UN rights office cites 'widespread repression' in Uganda before next week's presidential election

England hopeful Kpoku keen on Sale move
Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s' World Cup win in 2024, wants to join Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad.

Maybe someone better if I can't steer the ship - McCullum
England head coach Brendon McCullum says there could be "someone better" to take on the role if he is not allowed to "steer the ship".

Doctors strike in Scotland called off as union backs latest pay deal
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Remembering Anne - hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment
When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.

The secret mission to fly a president's body back home - pilot speaks to the BBC
An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.

How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.

'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler visits the Arctic island to ask what people think of the US president's plans.

Emotional Swiatek sparks concern
A visibly emotional Iga Swiatek wipes away tears, seemingly struggling with unspecified physical or mental distress.

Swiatek sweeps past Joint
Iga Swiatek comprehensively defeats Maya Joint in straight sets, providing a masterclass for the Australian teenager.

Soccer-Japan's ageless 'King Kazu' delighted with J-League return

TikTok drives 'bizarre' rush to Prague library's book tower

Saudi tightens grip on Yemen, deepening rift with UAE

Iranian judiciary vows 'maximum' punishment for protesters

Ebnoutalib's rapid rise from fourth tier to potential star
Younes Ebnoutalib was playing in Germany's fourth tier a year ago - now he hopes to be the latest in a line of star forwards at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Keane's three-match ban for pulling hair upheld
Everton say they are "surprised and disappointed" after their appeal against Michael Keane's red card against Wolves is rejected.

The fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
A US immigration agent shot dead Renee Good in the city of Minneapolis.

The 'superhero' oyster species helping to clean water
Thousands of native oysters are settling in to Belfast Lough in a project to bring the species back.

Russia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes
It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah at centre of protest chants
BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country's future.

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make
The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under

Nuno explains what makes African football 'really special'
West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo talks to Wide World of Sports and Stan Sport about African football.