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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

January 7, 2026 - 21:47
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.
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Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in corruption case

January 7, 2026 - 21:12
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.
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Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire

January 7, 2026 - 19:54
The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
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Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta

January 7, 2026 - 19:17
The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.
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Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China

January 7, 2026 - 17:06
Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport.
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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

January 7, 2026 - 16:02
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
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Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela

January 7, 2026 - 15:34
President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.
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Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

January 7, 2026 - 15:00
Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.
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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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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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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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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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