From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location

A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

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Charlie Kirk murder accused makes first in-person court appearance

The 22-year-old appeared in court for the first time as a judge allowed cameras to cover the proceedings.

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Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week

The move marks the latest blow to Trump's effort to prosecute the New York attorney general for financial crimes.

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University of Michigan head football coach jailed hours after shock firing

The university said Moore was fired "with cause, effective immediately" just weeks before Michigan is set to play a championship game.

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'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

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Watch: Toronto's trash-filled basin gets a dramatic lakeside revival

A university professor and his students spent three years removing trash from the city's Peter Street Basin, now they're swimming in it.

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US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of "international piracy", vowing never to be an "oil colony".

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Elon Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he would not do it again

The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.

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Here's what Canadian provinces are doing with all the US liquor they pulled off shelves

Provinces in Canada are figuring out what to do with their stockpiles of American liquor worth millions of dollars - some of which will soon expire.

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Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him.

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New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says

The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

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Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike

Air Transat is beginning to cancel flights after its pilots union said it will strike if a contract deal is not reached by Wednesday.

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Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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'Give me Messi' - fans react to World Cup draw at US watch party

At a viewing party in Philadelphia, dozens of football fans from around the world watched as the group stage draw unfolded.

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US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks.

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US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms

The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.

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They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed again

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has questioned the safety of the vaccine and downplayed the risk of contracting the virus.

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Watch: Quebec debates stricter rules on religion in public spaces

From a frigid Montreal, Quebecois talk to the BBC about a new bill aimed at reinforcing state secularism.

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Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?

Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.

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US Institute of Peace renamed after Trump

Control of the organisation, which was founded as an independent think tank, is the subject of a legal battle.

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Republicans win closer-than-expected Tennessee election

Their winning margin has been much-reduced, after a contest that was seen as a test of Donald Trump's popularity.

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Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

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White House doctor says Trump's cardiovascular imaging 'perfectly normal'

Opposition Democrats have been pushing to see the results after voicing concerns about the president's age.

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Three children among four killed in shooting at children's birthday party in California

Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party.

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Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.

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