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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

Conservatives 'broke' the country says Jenrick as he defects to Reform
The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.

Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

The landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.

Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.

TV doctor says ADHD and OCD diagnoses have 'changed my life'
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

Weekly quiz: Where are BTS kicking off their comeback tour?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

I didn't give up, I let go. How I came to terms with not having children
After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.

The Papers: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'
Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.

Chinese woman's plea for help killing pigs draws thousands to her village
The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland
The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

Thousands remain evacuated due to unexploded WW2 bomb
Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.

'Baby, don't move': Australian woman wakes to find massive python on her chest
Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says
Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

South Korea's impeached leader faces first of several verdicts. Here's what you need to know
Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

Wales to become only UK nation to lose free baby book scheme
Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.

Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.

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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?
What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?

Higgins to face Trump in Masters semi-finals
John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.

World champion Littler beats veteran Lim in Bahrain
World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters.

Sutton's predictions v WWE superstar Drew McIntyre
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027
Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".

Al Jazeera

S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seoul’s ‘shanty towns’
No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul's upmarket Gangnam district.

US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela’s interim leader vows oil sector reform
US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran
Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.

Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,422
These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Israel kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched
Israeli forces carry out various attacks across the war-torn enclave, including hits on family homes in Deir el-Balah.

Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline
Trump's healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.

US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue
Trump administration reiterates threat of 'grave consequences', but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.

Palestinians ‘not optimistic’ about second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera the second phase of the ceasefire won’t improve their lives.

Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela
Cuban president says soldiers fell defending 'sovereignty of a sister nation' amid escalating tensions with Washington.

Iran’s key leaders
A look at who leads Iran as they confront protesters

Polls close in Uganda presidential election as internet blackout continues
Poll workers are counting ballots cast in Uganda’s contentious general election. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi has more.

UN chief’s last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation
Antonio Guterres appears to take aim at the US, which recently slashed its contribution, telling UN to 'adapt or die'.

The UK is taking political prisoners to evade accountability for genocide
The use of anti-terror law against Palestine Action aims to block scrutiny of the UK’s role in Gaza's devastation.

US sanctions Khamenei aide, other Iranian officials over protest crackdown
New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators.

Canada’s Carney hails improving ties with China
Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations.

US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Video released by the US military shows troops boarding an oil tanker, said to have links to Venezuela.

Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case
Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.

Timeline of Israel’s genocide on Gaza
The Trump administration has announced its ceasefire plan for Gaza is now in ‘Phase Two’.

What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?
Machado has argued that the opposition has a 'mandate' to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Updates: Machado meets Trump, says Venezuela ‘counting’ on him for freedom
These are updates for Thursday, January 15, 2026, as Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visits the US.

US court hands Trump victory against pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil
Appeals court justice dismiss order that released Khalil from immigration detention, potentially enabling his re-arrest.

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to end Minneapolis protests
President considers using federal law to deploy military as protests are ongoing after two shootings by federal agents.

Reza Pahlavi vows to recognise Israel, end nuclear programme if he led Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s deposed Shah, set out key policies he would put in place if he ever returned to rule.

Trump’s bluffs: Why US strike on Iran remains real threat
From Venezuela and Iran, Trump has attacked countries in the past when diplomacy appeared to be working.

Global Times

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor

Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador

Ministry of Education issues measures to reduce non-teaching workload on primary and secondary school teachers

Investigative report on 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang released

China successfully launches Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, carrying civilian taikonaut, 'space mice'

PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG step up law enforcement around China's Huangyan Dao

Royal troubles

Japan, South Korea leaders meet in Gyeongju; avoid sensitive historical issues

New Japan PM to face 'big test' as US president arrives for first visit in six years; defense, trade could be thorny issues: expert

Most desired vision of GGI is a future of fairness: Chinese FM

Jilin-1 releases high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, showcasing mainland's tech capacities and warning 'Taiwan independence' separatists: expert

China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier

Mourners from all walks of life pay final tribute to late Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang

China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration

Japan's new PM delivers first policy address, showing 'shift from earlier hardline rhetoric against China'

Japan's LDP, JIP agree to form coalition government, Takaichi's election as Japan's first female PM virtually assured: media

Debut-making Z-20T helicopter designed for assault, airborne missions in mountainous, urban regions: expert

Xi Jinping Thought on Culture ignites vibrant global revival of Chinese heritage and influence

Himalanyan fireworks show investigation report released, key officials held accountable

World Conference on China Studies kicks off in Shanghai; cross-civilizational dialogue explores China's past and present

GT investigates: Exposing US tactics to meddle in S. China Sea issue: Disinformation, sowing regional discord, and instigating regional militarization

China announces export control measures on technologies related to rare earths

Unification will prevail, and 'Taiwan independence' will perish, says mainland spokesperson on Lai Ching-te's fallacy made in US broadcast interview

Certain forces hyping dropped China-related spy case aim to sow discord within Labour Party: expert

Gaza ceasefire talks underway amid high international attention

UK MP Galloway slams 'intimidation' after being held for 9 hours at London airport by counter-terror police: media

Scholars' Perspectives: Formation, development of the Chinese nation as one community follow the will of people, irresistible tide of history: ethnic expert

Seoul's NSA reportedly says S.Korea unable to pay $350b upfront in investment in US for tariff deal; weaponizing alliance exposes nature of US economic coercion: expert

Typhoon Ragasa weakens after making landfall in Guangdong

Hong Kong chief executive delivers policy address, focuses on livelihood, economy

Witness to history: 99-year-old Chinese veteran relives passion at V-Day parade: I felt like 'traveling through time' to see myself as young soldier