Moment kitesurfing Olympian rescues drowning woman
12 January 2025 at 18:21
Bruno Lobo was practising filming with a new camera he heard a woman screaming.
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Today — 12 January 2025BBC World News
Croatian president re-elected in landslide victory
12 January 2025 at 17:56
Zoran Milanovic has been a frequent critic of the governing party on corruption, inflation and healthcare.
Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala
12 January 2025 at 08:52
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.
Norway on track to be first to go all-electric
12 January 2025 at 16:51
Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.
'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later
12 January 2025 at 15:30
She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
12 January 2025 at 16:33
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.
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- Inside story of Biden's undoing: 'Infighting, frustration and an insular inner circle'
Inside story of Biden's undoing: 'Infighting, frustration and an insular inner circle'
12 January 2025 at 16:12
The 46th president had his accomplishments - but for now these are partly overshadowed by certain missteps
Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm
12 January 2025 at 07:04
The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
12 January 2025 at 17:36
The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.
'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later
12 January 2025 at 15:30
She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Trump threats cast ominous shadow over icy fjords of Greenland
11 January 2025 at 23:52
In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
12 January 2025 at 11:21
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.
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- The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
12 January 2025 at 15:00
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
12 January 2025 at 12:13
Ukraine's president adds that "for those North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return, there may be other options".
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
12 January 2025 at 12:13
Ukraine's president adds that "for those North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return, there may be other options".
Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'
12 January 2025 at 12:31
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".
More than 60 injured after Strasbourg trams collide
12 January 2025 at 07:28
Two trams collided at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
12 January 2025 at 11:21
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.
Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala
12 January 2025 at 08:52
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.
'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'
11 January 2025 at 16:06
Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.
