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Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration

January 14, 2026 - 21:04
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
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At least 30 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand

January 14, 2026 - 20:58
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
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It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery

January 14, 2026 - 20:17
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
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LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28

January 14, 2026 - 19:11
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
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LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28

January 14, 2026 - 19:11
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

January 14, 2026 - 18:00
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

January 14, 2026 - 16:43
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.
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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

January 14, 2026 - 16:43
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.
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China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

January 14, 2026 - 16:30
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
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Tennis player celebrates win after forgetting rules - then loses Australian Open qualifier

January 14, 2026 - 16:28
Austria's Sebastian Ofner celebrated victory too early, forgetting he still needed another three points to win.
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Tennis player celebrates early - then loses Australian Open qualifier

January 14, 2026 - 16:28
Australia's Sebastian Ofner forgot the rules and celebrated victory prematurely, before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.
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K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

January 14, 2026 - 15:57
Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
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K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks

January 14, 2026 - 15:57
Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
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A Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert has taken S Korea by storm

January 14, 2026 - 15:41
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
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A Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert has taken S Korea by storm

January 14, 2026 - 15:41
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
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Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says

January 14, 2026 - 15:36
A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".
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Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC

January 14, 2026 - 14:58
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.
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Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC

January 14, 2026 - 14:58
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.
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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

January 14, 2026 - 14:44
Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.
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Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own

January 14, 2026 - 14:11
US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.
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