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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kax5T3d

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0op5AxH

An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes, it's at the door

India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlxHrWX

What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5whkPnK

Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6DLcQuh

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32Ih4Uz

Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4n9iqkL

US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger

The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZ96kLx

Trump says US will 'no longer help Iraq' if it picks Maliki as PM

The US president said Iraq would have "zero" chance of success without American support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQqW4EN

Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6q2A9Xu

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CNTGj1S

Immigration chief departing Minneapolis as Trump sends border tsar Tom Homan to scene

The decision may indicate that the administration is walking back more aggressive immigration enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cT1yC2X

People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4BwFpvf

Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7g9M6kp

Watch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead

Protesters chanted Alex Pretti's name after he became the second person this month to be shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VD1zQ9W

Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FGWNdEe

Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory

Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nn5fEt1

Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mouners at Valentino's funeral in Rome

Crowds have gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, who has died at the age of 93. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8JxvtY

Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H80LvWk

Trump withdraws Canada's invite to 'Board of Peace'

Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j6q7y0h

Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space

Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6viazDq

Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0piCYwI

Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5MGCoId

Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0R1IGHz

Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3GD25Q

Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7DmOdHM

'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKiSYE7

The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she?

She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IKhxOGD

South African national park closed due to floods

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLdjn8A

A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown

The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FlVUciM

Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Y2KLCm

Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hDwMWeQ

Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters

The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OnTHCPr

Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector

Thousands of Ukrainians are without power in temperatures well below freezing, due to ongoing Russian airstrikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wnHecCF

A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'

Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiqcR6d

Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests

More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l4qQfXp

Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/frNleyh

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioQAyNW

'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters

Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhjBfEy

Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes

Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rV3WaND

'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i126V4B

Russia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes

It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FmXtVGQ

Night of Swiss ski bar fire 'apocalyptic', woman tells Crans-Montana memorial

A woman named Marie who was in a bar opposite Le Constellation helped the injured as they ran from the flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PuIqUOA

'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLNpv2I

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIfcYw1

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJACWk3

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady seized by the US?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4r15vI7

From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqbPRiZ

India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sJXLQ7A

Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands

The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZWQ49I

Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court

Trump said Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fgbLMTa

How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China

The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bl4S9Yp

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuynP1l

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YAPXjsL

Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HD2qcQZ