- Friday, 24 October 2025
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Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
Denmark has said it will spend 14.6 billion kroner (£1.6bn; $2.05bn) to boost security in the Arctic region, in partnership with its autonomous territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Bird feathers found in engines of crashed Jeju Air jet
Investigators say they have found evidence of a bird strike on a passenger plane that crashed in South Korea in December and killed 179 people. The feathers and blood stains on both engines of the Jeju Aeroplane were from the Baikal teal, a type of migratory duck that files in large flocks, according to a preliminary investigation report published on Monday.
Hamas names next Israeli hostages set to be released
Hamas has named four hostages to be released on Saturday under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most of dead were civilians
Earlier that month, Israel intensified air campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon, in response to escalating rocket attacks by the Iran-backed armed group which had killed civilians, and displaced tens of thousands more from homes in northern Israel.
Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.
Congress passes Laken Riley Act in early win for Trump on immigration
The US Congress has passed a bill requiring undocumented immigrants who are arrested for theft or violent crimes to be held in jail pending trial.
Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
At least 76 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a popular Turkish ski resort hotel, leaving some to jump out of windows.
Nine Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
Nine Palestinians have been killed and 35 injured by Israeli forces during a major operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry says.
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president - follow along by tapping watch live above or listen on BBC Sounds.
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president - follow along by tapping watch live above or listen on BBC Sounds.
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president - follow along by tapping watch live above or listen on BBC Sounds.
Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with "historic speed and strength" in the hours after taking the oath of office.
Israel says 90 Palestinian prisoners freed after Hamas releases three hostages in Gaza
Ninety Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the first phase of a long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli prison service has said
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday.
Netanyahu's office says hostage deal now agreed
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a "deal to release the hostages" has been agreed.
