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BBC visits UN compound Israel is demolishing in East Jerusalem

January 20, 2026 - 22:14
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.
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Russian strikes again leave half of Kyiv with no heating in winter cold snap

January 20, 2026 - 21:44
President Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.
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Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail

January 20, 2026 - 20:41
Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.
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China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast

January 20, 2026 - 20:16
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.
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Anthony Joshua's driver appears in court after crash that killed two

January 20, 2026 - 20:16
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.
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Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court

January 20, 2026 - 19:05
The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.
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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

January 20, 2026 - 18:58
A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.
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Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions in north

January 20, 2026 - 17:39
A state police commissioner said the information was "mere falsehood... peddled by conflict entrepreneurs".
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Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump

January 20, 2026 - 17:09
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler
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Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum

January 20, 2026 - 16:23
The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.
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Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum

January 20, 2026 - 16:23
The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.
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Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours

January 20, 2026 - 16:05
Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.
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