World News Today: January 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026

US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

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The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bxyJ...

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Friday, January 30, 2026

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Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

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Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5i1dmu

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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

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Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali". from BBC News h...

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

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'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza

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In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7...

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Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

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Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented. from BBC News https:/...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

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The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the f...

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Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

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Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships". from BBC News https://ift.tt/x5...

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave

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Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8SWLanR

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India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'

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The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US. from BBC News https://...

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Monday, January 26, 2026

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Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found

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The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PzO8h...

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Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

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The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter. fr...

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

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A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions. from BBC News ...

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Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot

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The Lebanese man helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/spmRfuo

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How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

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Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GUjYVxB

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Friday, January 23, 2026

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Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats

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Mette Frederiksen visits the territory after weeks of tension over the US president's warnings that he could take control of it. from ...

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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

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Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation. f...

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

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What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

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Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island. from BBC News https://ift...

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

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The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sewzduT

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

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Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P079RCO

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Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikes

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President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine. from BBC News https://...

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Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash

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Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6bCHrqs

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Monday, January 19, 2026

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Watch: Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

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Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lT8QE53

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At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

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The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XWrAYxz

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

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Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire

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Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pPNxYgV

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EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

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Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war. from BBC News https://ift...

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

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Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Oodzl4

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

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The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February. from BBC News htt...

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

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Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy. from BBC ...

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Friday, January 16, 2026

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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

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Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EZOA7aS...

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

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BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests...

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

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The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says. from BB...

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Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion

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At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says. from BBC N...

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters

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Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D3seTJ6

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?

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

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

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

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More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'

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A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges I...

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Monday, January 12, 2026

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Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

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Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result. from BBC News https://if...

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'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

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The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country. from BBC News https:/...

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

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The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IG6yCcH

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

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Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it ...

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Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights

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All flights out of Kittila airport in northern Finland were cancelled on Sunday with temperatures falling as low as -38C. from BBC News ht...

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

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Swiss search souls and question government after ski resort fire

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The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cGJEIA

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Friday, January 9, 2026

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US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say

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The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say...

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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks

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Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lNHptM...

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Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response

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Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to interv...

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

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Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

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Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show

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Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces. from BBC News http...

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

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The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oq4yF9H

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

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Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://...

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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UN rights chief says Israeli policy in West Bank 'resembles apartheid system'

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Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimi...

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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

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The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for ta...

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees

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The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland. from B...

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Monday, January 5, 2026

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US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure

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The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...

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Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns. from BBC News...

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

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Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?

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Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president. from BBC News https://ift.tt...

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

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An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified comp...

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

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Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two including child, authorities say

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Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition. from BBC News...

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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

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Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPEFd62

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Friday, January 2, 2026

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

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Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory? from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8os96...

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

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Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoRa2JF

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

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The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKO2IUJ

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

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More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies. from BBC News htt...

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

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Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nf...

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