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One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines

January 31, 2026 - 09:19
Clearing mines from the sea is a perilous operation and doing so in an active conflict is even more dangerous.
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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

January 31, 2026 - 09:17
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".
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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

January 31, 2026 - 09:05
The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

January 31, 2026 - 09:05
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door

January 31, 2026 - 09:01
India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.
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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

January 31, 2026 - 08:30
A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.
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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

January 31, 2026 - 07:15
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
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Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says

January 31, 2026 - 06:43
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
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Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

January 31, 2026 - 06:22
The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.
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Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting

January 31, 2026 - 04:23
The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
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Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting

January 31, 2026 - 04:23
The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

January 31, 2026 - 04:02
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

January 31, 2026 - 04:02
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

January 31, 2026 - 03:09
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

January 31, 2026 - 03:09
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
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UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns

January 31, 2026 - 01:24
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.
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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

January 31, 2026 - 01:22
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

January 31, 2026 - 00:53
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old.
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UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns

January 31, 2026 - 00:35
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.
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Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling

January 31, 2026 - 00:24
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
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