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'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza

January 30, 2026 - 01:25
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.
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France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

January 30, 2026 - 01:00
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
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France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

January 30, 2026 - 01:00
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
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Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

January 30, 2026 - 01:00
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
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EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

January 30, 2026 - 00:07
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
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Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital

January 29, 2026 - 23:55
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
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US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor

January 29, 2026 - 23:55
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.
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US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor

January 29, 2026 - 23:55
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.
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