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Canada mourns with you, tearful PM Carney tells town where nine killed in shootings

Mark Carney says it's a "difficult day" for Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia, where two shootings happened at a secondary school and home.


Policeman stands beside police car parked half across a residential road with mountain behind in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.

23 mins ago
US & Canada
An Iranian man holds up a bunch of green, red and white balloons near a ballistic missile during celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran, Iran (11 February 2026)

Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.

2 hrs ago
Middle East
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Trump's attorney general asked to apologise to Epstein survivors as shouting match erupts in Congress

Bondi's justice department is under pressure over its release of files related to the late convicted sex offender.

Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family

Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.

7 hrs ago
Australia

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.

9 hrs ago
Culture

US reopens airspace over Texas border town after 'cartel drone incursion'

The FAA had closed the airspace around El Paso for more than a week citing security measures, but then quickly said flights could resume.

2 hrs ago
US & Canada

Only from the BBC

An illustration showing a picture of a woman in folder with other private information and a web browser behind it (Credit: Serenity Strull/BBC)

Not on TikTok? They're tracking you anyway

TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe.

Minemato no Tametomo on the Isle of Demons (Credit: The Trustees of the British Museum)

The true story of Japan's mysterious samurai

From medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But the truth about them is more complex and surprising than we might realise.


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Erling Haaland of Manchester City reacts as he warms up
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Premier League: Build-up to five games, including Man City & Liverpool in action

Follow for build-up to Man City v Fulham, Aston Villa v Brighton, Crystal Palace v Burnley & Forest v Wolves in the Premier League.


Winter Olympics

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Winter Olympics: Follow snowboard halfpipe and luge doubles final

Follow all the action from day five of the Milan-Cortina games.

Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry

The skill and controversy of France's ice dance stars

There is plenty of intrigue on the ice heading into the Milan-Cortina ice dance finals - and that is nothing compared to the drama off it.

Madeleine and Denise Dupont

'We tried to stop, but curling's in our DNA': Dupont sisters on fourth Olympics together

Danish sisters Madeleine and Denise Dupont have competed together at three previous Winter Olympics, and they are back in action at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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In Pictures: The best of the Winter Olympics - day by day

The most striking photographs from the Milan-Cortina Games.


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The briefing which includes "high value commercial opportunities" in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files.

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Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules

Lucy Harrison had earlier argued with her father about Donald Trump, an inquest into her death heard.

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The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

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Mother of fire disaster victims speaks to Swiss bar owners at hearing

Leila Micheloud had gone to the court where Jacques Moretti was being questioned over the deadly Crans-Montana fire.

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Europe
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ICE will be 'key part of security' at World Cup in US

The acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told a congressional committee that the agency is "a key part of the overall security apparatus for the World Cup" when asked if he would pause operations for this summer's tournament.

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A soft toy is seen among the wreckage of a house in the north-eastern Ukrainian town of Bohodukhiv after a Russian drone strike. Photo: 11 February 2026

Russian strike kills 3 Ukrainian toddlers and father, with pregnant mother injured

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BBC in Tehran as Iran marks Islamic revolution anniversary

Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.

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Behind the scenes as Oscar nominees lunch together

The BBC's Regan Morris details what the celebrity gathering was like ahead of the awards ceremony next month.

US & Canada
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New video shows masked person outside Nancy Guthrie's home

The video was released by the FBI more than eight days after the 84-year-old disappeared from her home in Arizona.

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Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly invokes right to silence during deposition

The convicted sex offender was asked if she was a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein and if she helped him traffic girls - and remained silent.

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BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing

The pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.

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Fans in New England dealt with heartbreak while a joyous and at times raucous celebration broke out in Seattle.

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