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BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence. ​Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence. BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in

A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism. ​This coastal idyll banned ‘harmful’ holiday lets. Eight years on, has it worked? A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism. A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents

The passengers were Cuban nationals living in the US and intended to “carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes”, the Cuban government says. ​Cuba says it shot dead four people on US-registered speedboat The passengers were Cuban nationals living in the US and intended to “carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes”, the Cuban government

The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in England. ​Racism and staff shortages factors in ‘failing’ maternity care, report finds The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in England. The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in

Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries. ​One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline – find out if yours is one Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries. Local authorities blame the delays on

The US president’s speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests. ​Watch: Key moments from the president’s annual speech The US president’s speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests. The US president’s speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests. 

The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech. ​Trump’s theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.

Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary. ​Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary. Changes announced in the Budget mean all

From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. ​New travel rules kick in – how are dual nationals affected? From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. From 25 February, a new system

Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is “simply a miracle”. ​First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is “simply a miracle”. Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her