Venezuela frees six US men after Trump envoy meets Maduro
The move follows talks in Caracas between the Venezuelan leader and Trump official Richard Grenell.
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EU foreign policy chief says defence spending must rise
Kaja Kallas says Europe needs to increase investment to keep pace with threats facing the continent.
What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash
Sixty-seven people are believed to have died in Wednesday's disaster, which is being investigated.
Canada 'will stand up to a bully', says PM contender Carney over Trump tariffs
The prime ministerial candidate responds to Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on Canada.
'When it happens, it breaks you' - Ice skaters reel from US plane crash
A BBC correspondent visited the Skating Club of Boston, which had connections to six crash victims.
Helicopter black box recovered from Washington DC plane crash site
NTSB officials say recorders from both aircraft have been recovered in good condition as the investigation into the crash continues.
Grammys 2025: Who will win and how to watch
Who's nominated, who will win, and how to watch the Grammy Awards, which take place in LA on Sunday.
Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.
Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.
US system predicting global famine offline amid Trump freeze
The Famine Early Warning System Network is used to predict and prevent famines around the world.
Secretive US church coerced women into giving up babies for adoption
Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say former members.
Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
Canada, Mexico and China face tariffs on Saturday, White House says
Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says.
At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.
Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.
Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank, as more Palestinians were released from Israeli jails under the ceasefire deal.
Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
German immigration bill rejected despite far-right backing
MPs vote against a law proposed by the main conservative opposition and supported by Alternative for Germany (AfD).
