World News Today: January 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025

Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

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Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports. from BBC News https://ift...

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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

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The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SKdiEe4

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Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

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Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i49sFqA ...

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Combative Trump takes aim at diversity policies after air tragedy

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The president started as "consoler-in-chief" as he addressed the nation, but quickly pivoted into political blame, writes the BBC...

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Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time

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There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank as more Palestinians were released on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pMgPkOh

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Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

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Three Israelis and five Thais were freed by Hamas amid chaotic scenes in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHnYXkF

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

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In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4UDbm...

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Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament

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Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks. from BBC News ...

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week

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The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l...

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Selena Gomez's tears dismissed by Trump's 'border tsar'

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The star was seen sobbing in a now-deleted Instagram post about the president's immigration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E9...

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'Half our house is gone': Palestinians face worst fears in north Gaza

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Hundreds of thousands of displaced have returned to the north since Monday, but many have found their homes in ruins. from BBC News https:...

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Monday, January 27, 2025

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Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

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Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mMBuPSh

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Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

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The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8EbKNn

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Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security

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The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. from BBC News https://ift....

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

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Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

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Explosions and gunshots are reportedly heard in the eastern city of Goma late on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RFEPhXe

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Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel

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The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel blocking the return of Gazans to north Gaza. ...

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My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

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On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mDtNuci

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights denied

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It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants. from BBC...

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

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200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank

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The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a1KY6Xd

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Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

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Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'. from BBC N...

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Friday, January 24, 2025

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Rig disaster families welcome critical study

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The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75PEhn2

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Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup

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Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup. from BBC News https:/...

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US

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Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. ...

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US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'

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Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House. from BBC New...

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Purdue and Sackler family agree $7.4bn opioid settlement

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Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A...

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

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For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SrYH5Tw...

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'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

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It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift...

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Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions

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The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal. from BBC News https://ift...

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New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

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The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RgUw9...

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear

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Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J8fIvME

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BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?

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The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1khGtBJ ...

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Ukrainian chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge

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The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6mUNp4...

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Monday, January 20, 2025

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Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President

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The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'. fr...

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'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

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The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MPpEUrl

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Sunday, January 19, 2025

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Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel

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Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israe...

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead

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The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Om2JDXW

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Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one

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Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere. from BBC News htt...

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Friday, January 17, 2025

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'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

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A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRyhV7C

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Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

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The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade. from BBC News https://ift....

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict

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The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever. from BBC News https://if...

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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

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Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QsM6pby

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

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Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gmS6t5u ...

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests

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The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC...

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Five takeaways from Trump defence pick Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

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For more than four hours, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the defence department, including its three million employees and...

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US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list

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President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4rn...

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Monday, January 13, 2025

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Sophisticated smuggling tunnel found between US and Mexico

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The underground passage linking Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas, was equipped with lighting and ventilation. from BBC News https://ift.t...

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

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'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

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She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JmejVXN

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Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygvIb1Q

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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

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The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MBJFqe6

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

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A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

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A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oSqlOnL

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As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno

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The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city. from BBC News https:...

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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

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His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WyQJP...

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

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Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XkeVWMt

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Friday, January 10, 2025

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In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest

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Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/fd1rZjm

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Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback

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It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC...

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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm

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The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues. from BBC News https://...

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Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say

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A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIb...

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

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The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?

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A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams from BBC News https://ift....

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Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

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Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

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Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

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Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis. from BBC News https://if...

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction

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Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area. from BBC News https://ift.t...

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

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The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north. from BBC...

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Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say

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Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

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Trump threatens "very high" tariffs on Denmark over Greenland

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Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. from BBC News ...

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Monday, January 6, 2025

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Trump Jr to visit Greenland after father repeats desire for US ownership

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The president-elect says US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0wbcZS4

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Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration

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Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms from BBC News https://ift.tt/jxe...

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Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now

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A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't. from BBC News https://...

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Sunday, January 5, 2025

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Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

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The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dfUvYxg

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Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

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After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k3y0vfK

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Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam

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More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey? fro...

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New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

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He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wmjFMTR

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Saturday, January 4, 2025

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The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

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Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r...

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Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom

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President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton. from BBC News...

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Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected

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The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z6vMy7f

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Friday, January 3, 2025

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Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

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Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bqr1J0S

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Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin

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Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did. from BBC News ...

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China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

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With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https:...

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Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time

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The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VC4kApN

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier

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Las Vegas police said the the person found in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head was Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger. from BBC ...

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What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

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BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JdT8SGV

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

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The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens. from BBC News https://if...

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One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel

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The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects. from BBC News https://ift.t...

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What we know about the New Orleans attacker

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The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran. from BBC N...

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