Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?

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TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations.

The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean for ByteDance's global ambitions.

Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?

It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.

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Watch: What sort of welcome will Trump get at Davos?

As Trump pushes for Greenland, Davos may not provide the friendly stage he's accustomed to.

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Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

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What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.

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'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

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Watch: How could Trump respond to Iran crackdown?

The US president and his administration have threatened "very strong options" to intervene in Iran, including military action.

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What we know about Iran's protests and the crackdown

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Caroline Hawley, looks into the latest events unfolding in Iran.

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'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler visits the Arctic island to ask what people think of the US president's plans.

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Watch: 'I want a president who's involved'- Michiganders weigh in on Maduro's seizure

The BBC speaks to people in the Detroit area about their views on US removing Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power.

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Watch: US seizes oil tanker in Caribbean sea

The US Coast Guard boarded two "ghost fleet" tanker ships in a "meticulously coordinated" operation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

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Watch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he?

The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.

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Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation

Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

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