Briton among dead in New Orleans vehicle attack 
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office 
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers 
Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google’s advertising tech constitutes a monopoly 
Tonnes of toxic waste removed decades after gas leak that killed thousands 
Three shot dead as gunmen attack Haiti hospital
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down
Global news: Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who was aggressive in his oversight of cryptocurrencies and other financial...
Ukraine’s war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post
Global news: Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post25 December 2024Vitaliy ShevchenkoBBC Monitoring Russia editorMYKOLA TYS/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe...
Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it notches a winning week and another Dow record
Global news: Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as the market posted its fifth straight gain and the Dow Jones...
Slovak PM meets Putin in unannounced Moscow visit
Global news: Slovak PM meets Putin in unannounced Moscow visit23 December 2024Thomas MackintoshBBC NewsEPARobert Fico has previously reiterated his opposition...
‘I was raped by Assad’s thugs – but I’m no longer afraid to show my face’
Global news: 'I was raped by Assad's thugs – but I'm no longer afraid to show my face'23 December 2024Fergal...
Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations
Global news: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of...
France holds day of mourning for Mayotte cyclone dead
Global news: France holds day of mourning for Mayotte cyclone dead23 December 2024Thomas MackintoshBBC NewsReutersFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his...
Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles ’ vexing challenges will...
Five killed in strike on Russia’s Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv
Global news: Five killed in strike on Russia's Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv21 December 2024Jake LaphamBBC NewsReporting fromLondonWill...