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A 37-year-old Minneapolis man, who is believed to be a US citizen, has been killed by a federal agent.

He says in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".

The US president's praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict.

With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order

The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will form part of wider reforms.

The Tory leader opens up about her life and career - and chooses her favourite music - on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

Dozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

It's not just what they say or how they act that influences their fellow contestants - it's how they dress, too.

With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.

The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".

Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.

No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month.

It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

From poker faces to genuine shock, Rachel's game face was on par to get her through some serious heat amongst fellow competitors.

The Lebanese man helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.

President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.

Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.

Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.

Despite living in the same house, they are no longer able to video game together because of childcare.

Marcella Kirk and Helen Tait-Wright complete the 8,000km (4,970-mile) Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

Megan Jackson says baking is her "coping mechanism" after an inoperable brain condition diagnosis.

Mark Stevens has supplied thousands of candles to war damaged areas of Ukraine.

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Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.

Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

Seven paratroopers are sent on a seemingly impossible mission.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains in deep trouble despite his side rescuing a late draw at Burnley, writes Phil McNulty.

Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by their long unbeaten run after their last-gasp defeat at Bournemouth, writes Aadam Patel.

England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was "probably the worst" he's played on.

Head coach Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United can still achieve "great things" despite financial restrictions as his side look to upset the league's status quo.

Beth Mead puts Arsenal in front in the 55th minute before Mariona Caldentey completes a 2-0 victory for the Gunners at Stamford Bridge.

The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Paddy Pimblett's UFC lightweight interim title fight against Justin Gaethje on Saturday.

Sonia Bompastor claims the Women's Super League title is "probably gone" for Chelsea - BBC Sport examines whether that means they will shift their focus.