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US justice department investigates Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

1 hour 53 min ago
It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.
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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

1 hour 53 min ago
Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
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Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage

2 hours 23 min ago
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.
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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims

2 hours 23 min ago
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
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Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

3 hours 21 min ago
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.
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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border

4 hours 34 min ago
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

5 hours 8 min ago
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'

7 hours 35 min ago
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'

9 hours 14 min ago
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
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Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government

9 hours 33 min ago
Reza Pahlavi, an opposition leader based in the US, called for "surgical" strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

10 hours 11 min ago
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court

10 hours 11 min ago
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?

January 16, 2026 - 23:21
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

January 16, 2026 - 22:28
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

January 16, 2026 - 22:28
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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Opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead

January 16, 2026 - 22:22
President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

January 16, 2026 - 22:11
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises

January 16, 2026 - 21:37
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
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'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests

January 16, 2026 - 21:02
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
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US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'

January 16, 2026 - 20:42
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
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