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What happens in space during a medical emergency?

January 16, 2026 - 05:10
BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.
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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

January 16, 2026 - 05:09
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.
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European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island

January 16, 2026 - 05:04
France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
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Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani

January 16, 2026 - 04:15
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been "postponed".
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Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

January 16, 2026 - 02:57
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.
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Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion

January 16, 2026 - 02:35
At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says.
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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

January 16, 2026 - 01:41
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.
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