This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 09:05
The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 09:05
The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 09:01
India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.
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Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 08:30
A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.
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Who Put Up the Grandmother Road Sign?

Japan Society News - January 31, 2026 - 07:43
A yellow, diamond-shaped sign depicting a cane-carrying elderly woman has drawn attention online as a rare and mysterious road sign, only for it to emerge that even local authorities have no record of who installed it and say it is not an official traffic sign. (News On Japan)
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Hokkaido Mobilizes 1,000 Snow Removal Workers to Restore Rail Services

Japan Travel News - January 31, 2026 - 07:39
On January 28th and 29th, JR suspended overnight trains departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station to focus on large-scale snow removal work along the tracks after heavy snowfall, affecting around 500,000 passengers and exposing a series of operational challenges. (News On Japan)
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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 07:15
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
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Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 06:43
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
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Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 06:22
The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.
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Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 04:23
The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
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Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 04:23
The deputy attorney general said it was a “standard investigation” after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 04:02
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 04:02
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 03:09
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 03:09
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
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Severe Rain Shortage Triggers Water Shortages as Tokyo

Japan Technology News - January 31, 2026 - 01:30
A prolonged stretch of unusually dry weather, described as a “once-in-30-years” event, has led to worsening water shortages across parts of eastern Japan, prompting local governments to urge residents to conserve water as reservoir levels fall to historic lows. (News On Japan)
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Japan Moves to Close Legal Gap by Targeting Those Who Purchase Sex

Japan Society News - January 31, 2026 - 01:28
Street prostitution in areas such as Tokyo’s Kabukicho district has increasingly become a social issue, prompting the Justice Ministry to consider revising the Anti-Prostitution Law to introduce penalties for those who purchase sex, according to officials familiar with the matter. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto To Tighten Rules On Private Lodging

Japan Travel News - January 31, 2026 - 01:25
Kyoto City has announced plans to tighten regulations on private lodging facilities, citing a steady rise in complaints related to noise and garbage. (News On Japan)
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UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 01:24
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.
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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

BBC World News - January 31, 2026 - 01:22
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
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