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Uganda's president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul
on 16 January 2026 at 20:20
President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
on 16 January 2026 at 19:07
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.
Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
on 16 January 2026 at 19:01
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial
on 16 January 2026 at 17:51
The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
on 16 January 2026 at 16:47
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.
Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court
on 16 January 2026 at 16:25
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
on 16 January 2026 at 14:21
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
on 16 January 2026 at 13:28
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
on 16 January 2026 at 13:11
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
on 16 January 2026 at 12:02
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
on 16 January 2026 at 11:42
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
on 16 January 2026 at 10:37
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
on 16 January 2026 at 09:37
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
on 16 January 2026 at 08:14
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".
S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
on 16 January 2026 at 06:14
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know
on 16 January 2026 at 06:03
Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.
Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country
on 16 January 2026 at 06:02
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
on 16 January 2026 at 02:49
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
'Baby, don't move': Australian woman wakes to find massive python on her chest
on 16 January 2026 at 02:32
Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
on 16 January 2026 at 01:32
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

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Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient' in face of Russian strikes
on 16 January 2026 at 21:01
The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.
The dramatic 24 hours that sealed Guehi and Glasner's futures
on 16 January 2026 at 19:55
BBC Sport looks at a dramatic 24 hours for Crystal Palace as captain Marc Guehi agrees to join Manchester City and manager Oliver Glasner confirms he is leaving in the summer.
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
on 16 January 2026 at 19:07
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.
'No panic buy' - Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante
on 16 January 2026 at 19:06
Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.
Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
on 16 January 2026 at 19:01
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
What next for Iran's Supreme Leader?
on 16 January 2026 at 18:58
Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist
Price beats Littler to end 21-match winning streak
on 16 January 2026 at 18:54
World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.
Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
on 16 January 2026 at 18:51
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.
NHS trans case ruling will be closely analysed - but impact not straightforward
on 16 January 2026 at 18:08
The nurses' partial victory adds pressure on the government to publish guidance for businesses that have single-sex spaces.
Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
on 16 January 2026 at 18:00
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
on 16 January 2026 at 18:00
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
on 16 January 2026 at 16:47
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.
Body found in search for missing girl, 15
on 16 January 2026 at 16:36
Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.
Was A$AP Rocky's comeback album worth the eight-year wait?
on 16 January 2026 at 16:27
The hip-hop star has become a father-of-three, acted in films and been up in court since his last album drop.
Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
on 16 January 2026 at 16:04
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.
Hospital violated trans complaint nurses' dignity, tribunal rules
on 16 January 2026 at 15:42
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.
Wife killer who manipulated child jailed for life
on 16 January 2026 at 15:26
Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.
Is the snow and ice set to return again this January?
on 16 January 2026 at 15:26
The UK is set to be in the centre of a battleground of competing weather systems, but which will win?
Police defend spending £16k on private jet to extradite influencer HSTikkyTokky
on 16 January 2026 at 15:02
Surrey Police says all other options had been considered and were "unfortunately not viable".
The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided
on 16 January 2026 at 14:21
Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.