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What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

January 13, 2026 - 22:30
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

January 13, 2026 - 22:09
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.
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Ex-Corsican separatist leader shot dead at mother's funeral

January 13, 2026 - 21:27
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.
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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

January 13, 2026 - 20:53
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
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Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion

January 13, 2026 - 19:55
The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.
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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

January 13, 2026 - 19:53
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
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Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade

January 13, 2026 - 19:24
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
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Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions

January 13, 2026 - 19:01
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
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Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France

January 13, 2026 - 16:57
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.
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How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

January 13, 2026 - 12:28
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
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Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia

January 13, 2026 - 12:24
Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
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How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?

January 13, 2026 - 12:17
Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.
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How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?

January 13, 2026 - 12:17
Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.
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Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 11

January 13, 2026 - 10:57
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.
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The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness

January 13, 2026 - 09:51
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.
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Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?

January 13, 2026 - 09:22
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
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'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line

January 13, 2026 - 09:21
Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.
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Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

January 13, 2026 - 08:03
Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.
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Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

January 13, 2026 - 05:51
Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.
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Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

January 13, 2026 - 05:51
Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.
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