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Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.

'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE

Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.

Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt

Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election

Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.

Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say

Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.

China executes four more Myanmar mafia members

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.

Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.

Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says

The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.

Golden becomes the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy

The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

The boy was released on the order of a judge who said his detention was "cruel" and "bereft of human decency”.

Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona

It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province

The Pakistani military says 31 civilians and 17 security forces were killed and its response killed 145 attackers.

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.

The most eye-catching looks from the Grammy Awards, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean

A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year

A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public

Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.

Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.

Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival

The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city's canals.

Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv

Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters

Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.