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What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios

January 29, 2026 - 15:43
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia

January 29, 2026 - 15:30
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia

January 29, 2026 - 15:30
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
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Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

January 29, 2026 - 14:47
Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.
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Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

January 29, 2026 - 11:17
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.
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Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer

January 29, 2026 - 10:54
Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.
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Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis

January 29, 2026 - 08:10
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.
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At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal

January 29, 2026 - 07:59
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
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Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board

January 29, 2026 - 07:48
State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".
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At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal

January 29, 2026 - 07:16
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
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Colombia launches search for missing plane carrying 15 people

January 29, 2026 - 06:54
Contact with the aircraft was lost just minutes before it was due to land in northern Colombia, state airline Satena says.
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