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Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84

January 7, 2026 - 11:54
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

January 7, 2026 - 10:18
Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.
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Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China

January 7, 2026 - 08:01
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.
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Watch: Trump says Maduro copied his dancing. Did he?

January 7, 2026 - 07:49
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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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

January 7, 2026 - 07:30
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.
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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

January 7, 2026 - 06:02
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.
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BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela

January 7, 2026 - 05:59
The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.
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'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas

January 7, 2026 - 05:19
BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.
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US may intercept and seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say

January 7, 2026 - 04:47
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.
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Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe

January 7, 2026 - 03:14
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded.
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Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe

January 7, 2026 - 03:14
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded.
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Does the US have the right to take over Greenland?

January 7, 2026 - 02:48
Donald Trump has said several times that he wants to acquire Greenland. But does the US have the right to take it?
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US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65

January 7, 2026 - 02:05
The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.
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The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland

January 7, 2026 - 01:25
Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for the EU?
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Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease

January 7, 2026 - 01:20
Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.
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Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says

January 7, 2026 - 01:16
The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
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Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show

January 7, 2026 - 00:35
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.
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Zelensky replaces Ukraine's powerful security service chief

January 6, 2026 - 23:26
The Ukrainian president has come under heavy criticism for his reshuffling of one the country's most successful security agencies.
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Zelensky replaces Ukraine's powerful security service chief

January 6, 2026 - 23:26
The Ukrainian president has come under heavy criticism for his reshuffling of one the country's most successful security agencies.
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Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show

January 6, 2026 - 23:07
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.
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