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Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.
Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.
Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor
Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.
Checks and Balance newsletter: Why America isn’t talking about the Iran war
John Prideaux, our US editor, on a nation that is waiting and seeing
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'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.
Charges dropped against teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher's family had asked for charges to be dropped to prevent the students' lives being ruined.
LA asks for investigation into 2028 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The city council votes unanimously for an investigation into Casey Wasserman after he appeared in the Epstein files.