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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudis strike forces
Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudis strike forces
The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudis strike forces
Abubakar Malami: Nigeria’s former justice minister granted bail
Abubakar Malami: Nigeria’s former justice minister granted bail
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Abubakar Malami: Nigeria’s former justice minister granted bail
Burkina Faso foils plot to assassinate Capt Ibrahim Traoré, says junta
Burkina Faso foils plot to assassinate Capt Ibrahim Traoré, says junta
The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Burkina Faso foils plot to assassinate Capt Ibrahim Traoré, says junta
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China
Authorities cannot say whether data was leaked from the device, which was lost at a Shanghai airport.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Japan nuclear agency worker loses phone with confidential data in China
Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
Karnataka: An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?
Karnataka: An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?
Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Karnataka: An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?
Donald Trump's Venezuela risk brings risk to China's plans
Donald Trump's Venezuela risk brings risk to China's plans
The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Donald Trump's Venezuela risk brings risk to China's plans
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
Nobel winner Maria Machado says she should be Venezuela's leader
Nobel winner Maria Machado says she should be Venezuela's leader
President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Nobel winner Maria Machado says she should be Venezuela's leader
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:42 AM
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House
'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas
'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas
BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas
BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela
BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela
The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela
Why does Trump want Greenland, and what could it mean for Nato?
Why does Trump want Greenland, and what could it mean for Nato?
The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Why does Trump want Greenland, and what could it mean for Nato?
Indian farmers turn to 'magical' butterfly pea flower
Indian farmers turn to 'magical' butterfly pea flower
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Indian farmers turn to 'magical' butterfly pea flower
South Africa criminal justice system: Anguish of families waiting for cases to be resolved
South Africa criminal justice system: Anguish of families waiting for cases to be resolved
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
South Africa criminal justice system: Anguish of families waiting for cases to be resolved
Which countries could be in Trump's sights next?
Which countries could be in Trump's sights next?
Trump has made numerous threats against other nations in Washington's orbit.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Which countries could be in Trump's sights next?
The painful questions for Nato and the EU if Trump takes Greenland
The painful questions for Nato and the EU if Trump takes Greenland
Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for the EU?
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January 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The painful questions for Nato and the EU if Trump takes Greenland
Shine On Me: Netflix pulls Chinese drama Shine on Me after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map
Shine On Me: Netflix pulls Chinese drama Shine on Me after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map
An episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Shine On Me: Netflix pulls Chinese drama Shine on Me after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map
Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand
Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand
Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Tomorrowland to hold its first ever Asia festival in Thailand
Gideon Saar: Israel foreign minister visits Somaliland after recognising its sovereignty
Gideon Saar: Israel foreign minister visits Somaliland after recognising its sovereignty
In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Gideon Saar: Israel foreign minister visits Somaliland after recognising its sovereignty
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia
The announcement is made by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia
US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says