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Body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas, Israeli military says
Hamas said the hostage's remains seem to have been mixed up with other bodies and it is investigating.

The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves
Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.

'No apology will bring her back', says soldier's mum after inquest
A coroner has ruled the Army failed to protect Gunner Jaysley Beck from relentless harassment.

Man, 87, 'staying put' in home metres from sinkhole
Bren Davis, 87, said he's not going anywhere despite living metres from the sinkholes.

Woman remanded over McCann family stalking charges
Julia Wandel, 23, had claimed she was the missing child prior to her arrest at Bristol Airport.

'Champions are made when nobody's watching' - Mary Earps on life at PSG
Mary Earps tells BBC Sport about her journey from switching Manchester United for life in the French capital with Paris St-Germain.

BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links
The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".

Blind children given sight after experimental gene therapy
Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.

Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival
The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.

Domestic abuse experts to help police in 999 call rooms after murders
The pilot in five police force areas comes after Raneem Oudeh and her mother were murdered in 2018.

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

Weekly quiz: What did a kayaker notice when a whale swallowed him?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths
A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.

The BBC goes on board the US's $13bn super-carrier
The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.

Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?
Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

BBC undercover filming exposes Indian pharma firm fuelling opioid crisis
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings
It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.

St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.

Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16
Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge.

'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remain
Emma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.

Sutton's predictions v singer Bradley Simpson
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer and Newcastle fan Bradley Simpson with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

'Champions are made when nobody's watching' - Earps on life at PSG
Mary Earps tells BBC Sport about her journey from switching Manchester United for life in the French capital with Paris St-Germain.

Singing Adele & cracking jokes - Marler's BBC Sport debut
Former England prop Joe Marler performs a stunning rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You' and has former team-mates in hysterics with a highly entertaining debut on Six Nations Rugby Special.

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Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine
Your questions answered on America's relationship with Ukraine - and the rest of Europe.

Ukraine or Russia: Whose Side Is Trump On?
Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Al Jazeera

Argentina’s president gifts chainsaw to Trump adviser Elon Musk
See the moment President Trump’s billionaire adviser on government spending Elon Musk was given a chainsaw.

Real draw Madrid derby in Champions League; Liverpool face PSG
Defending champions Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico in the Champions League last 16, while Liverpool play PSG.

US President Trump’s claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine fact-checked
Trump is engaged in an escalating war of words with Zelenskyy, but his comments on the Ukraine leader are not accurate.

Israel to step up West Bank attacks after bus explosions
Israel says it will step up attacks on the occupied West Bank after bombs exploded on three empty buses in Tel Aviv.

African Union is in desperate need of a new beginning
As the new AUC chair, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf will need to reform his organisation, before he attempts to reform Africa.

Israel says Hamas returned unknown body, not that of captive Shiri Bibas
Israel accused Hamas of a “violation of utmost severity” after tests revealed Shiri Bibas' remains were not returned.

FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency
Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency

Lebanon to hold funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Sunday
Tens of thousands of people expected to attend rites at huge sports stadium on the outskirts of capital, Beirut.

Dubois replaced by Bakole for Parker heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia
Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness.

Bus explosions near Israel’s Tel Aviv: What happened, what we know so far
Investigation is under way as Israel ramps up raids in the West Bank following the blasts that caused no casualties.

Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres
Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.

US deports 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay
President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.

Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis
Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands
The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names
Around half of the world's countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.

Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza
Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not of their mother Shiri Bibas.

Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say
As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093
Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.

Israel targets occupied West Bank after bus blasts near Tel Aviv
Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.

US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI
Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his 'political activities' may affect his leadership.

Three buses explode in Israel’s Bat Yam
Three explosions took place on empty buses in separate car parks near Tel Aviv in the city of Bat Yam.

Video: Red Cross buries 18 bodies in mass grave amid Bukavu clashes
After clashes in Bukavu between armed groups including the M23 Rebels, the remains of some of the victims were buried.

US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz also criticises Kyiv over 'insults' to US president.

Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved?
Donald Trump launches tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Global Times

Spring Festival shopping lists showcased in Xi's pre-holiday visits highlight commitment to people's well-being

Xi says people can always count on Party, government in difficult times

China responds to Rubio's remarks on S.China Sea after his phone call with Philippine FM

Chinese FM responds to whether to resume Japanese seafood imports after 1st independent testing of seawater near Fukushima completed

Rare winter storm hits southern US while LA fights new wildfire, igniting climate change debate

March of the deported

Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert

Trump's return to power sparks sharp debate over future China-US ties at Davos

Bloc confrontation not conducive to peace, stability, FM comments on latest Quad meeting

GT investigates: Why is eradicating telecom fraud in eastern Myanmar so difficult?

Visit Nepal Year 2025

ASEAN nations to strengthen cooperation with China to combat online scams and other transnational crimes

Chinese military conducts sea-air combat readiness patrols in South China Sea, 'directly targeting the Philippines' provocative moves'

Jaishankar's 'three mutuals' summing-up for China-India ties aligns with current warming trend: expert

Myawaddy telecom fraud survivor recounts nightmarish trap in Myanmar; tactics to lure victims more sophisticated amid intensified crackdowns

Prominent cases showcase China's efforts in optimizing law and intensifying social awareness to protect domestic violence victims

Major projects kick off across China, signal a good start to new year

S.Korean investigators' unprecedented arrest attempt on Yoon suspended after standoff

China issues interim measures for flexible retirement system; move 'to ease elderly care burden, improve efficiency'

Regulation on network data security comes into effect, aiming to ensure legal and compliant use of data

Shenzhou-19 taikonauts send blessings from space, introduce new intelligent 'partner'

China's largest passenger capacity carbon fiber ship delivered in Hong Kong

High waves

Lavrov's statement shows willingness to negotiate, but no concessions in solution as he stresses 'root causes' of conflict: expert

From 'City or not city' to 'Confront your destiny'. Trending keywords encapsulate China's 2024, highlight nation's progress

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship leaves dockyard, soon to enter next phase of outfitting and calibration

China's first comprehensive scientific research ship designed for global deep-sea exploration with manned deep-diving capabilities in ice areas sets sail

2024 Yearender: Chinese-built hydropower station lights up homes of remote Lao village, dreams of prosperity

Dragon light

Egyptian foreign minister's China visit expected to deepen friendships, contribute to addressing regional and global pressing issues

Yoon's comment 'deeply upsetting'; reference to China in address may be to divert attention: expert

Xi extends congratulations to 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum, calls for enhanced exchanges and understanding

Inaugural US-Japan-Philippine maritime talks eyes inciting Manila to continue provocations against China in South China Sea: expert

Chinese FM slams US' sanctions on Chinese firm over so-called firewall compromise

Medvedev's China visit 'an important high-level exchange' between Beijing, Moscow

Charged with murder

Chinese VP meets Vietnamese deputy PM, vowing to maintain strategic communication

Israel's attacks in Syria raise more concerns over power transition, regional stability: expert

China to impose visa restrictions on US officials as countermeasures over HK-related issues: Chinese FM

Dutch border control

Modi administration under Congress criticism over China ties, highlighting intensified interparty conflict

Li holds '1+10' dialogue with heads of major intl economic organizations

Highlights of Asian Women's Handball Championship

Likelihood of Yoon's impeachment 'on the rise' after ruling party leader's reversal of stance

Chinese FM responds to Trump's pick of former senator David Perdue as new US ambassador to China

China, India hold 32nd meeting of working mechanism on border affairs, agree to safeguard peace and stability

Getting ahead

China fires back at European Parliament's HK resolution, calling it 'poorly staged political farce'

Chinese FM dismisses Texas governor's accusation of so-called Chinese overseas police stations

PLA Air Force's H-6N bombers make cruise debut in 9th China-Russia joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan