Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Thailand: Popular reformist party Move Forward could be dissolved after court loss
The courts say Move Forward's campaign to amend harsh royal insult laws is a threat to Thai governance.
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Myanmar hands over three junta-backed Chinese warlords to Beijing
This is the latest twist in the stunning downfall of the military-backed Chinese mafia in Myanmar.
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Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Joinville: Acid spill covers Brazil river in thick white foam
A state of emergency is declared after a truck crash releases sulfonic acid into the Rio Seco.
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India navy rescues Pakistani sailors from pirates
This was the second anti-hijacking operation in two days by India's navy off Somalia's coast.
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Monday, 29 January 2024
Expats: Nicole Kidman show about Hong Kong not shown in city
It's a show about the life of foreigners in Hong Kong - but has aired everywhere except the city itself.
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Sunday, 28 January 2024
Watch: Soup thrown at Mona Lisa painting
Protesters have thrown soup at the glass-protected Mona Lisa painting in Paris.
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Saturday, 27 January 2024
How Kenya's judges stood up to President William Ruto
Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.
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Friday, 26 January 2024
Women take the lead in India’s Republic Day parade
Every year, the country celebrates the day its constitution came into effect with a grand spectacle.
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Moment twins taken and sold at birth reunite with mum
Amy and Ano are among thousands in Georgia who were stolen from hospitals and trafficked.
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Thursday, 25 January 2024
Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging
The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.
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Wednesday, 24 January 2024
World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'
A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
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Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow
A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.
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Tuesday, 23 January 2024
UK officials probe Iran generals' antisemitic talks to students
A watchdog is investigating videos of online speeches urging students to join an "apocalyptic war".
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Monday, 22 January 2024
Ron DeSantis: Watch the rise and fall of self-proclaimed no drama candidate
The Florida governor drops out of the race for the White House - watch his ups and downs here.
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Sunday, 21 January 2024
California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives
Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.
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Jerusalem: Armenian Christians fight controversial land deal
Armenian Christians are trying to block a deal to redevelop their part of the holy city.
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Saturday, 20 January 2024
Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek stunned by Linda Noskova in third round
World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the Australian Open third round.
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Explosions hit Syrian capital - local media
There were also 'plumes of smoke' seen across the city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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Friday, 19 January 2024
Australian Open 2024 results: Mirra Andreeva stages comeback win, Aryna Sabalenka & Coco Gauff progress
Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round.
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Comoros cuts internet after violent election protests
Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.
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Canadian former pole vault world champion Barber dies aged 29
Canada's former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at the age of 29 from medical complications.
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Thursday, 18 January 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch
The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.
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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?
Indian PM Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep could spark a tourist surge - but is the island chain ready?
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Flight returns to Japan after ‘drunk’ man bites crew member
The man, reportedly a 55-year-old American, said he did not remember what happened.
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Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves
Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.
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China reports accelerating population decline
The decline underscores concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy.
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Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Iowa caucuses: DeSantis edges out Haley for distant second behind Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is projected to win a distant second place, with Nikki Haley in third.
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Cyclone Belal: Mauritius raises warning to maximum
Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.
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Monday, 15 January 2024
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.
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Sunday, 14 January 2024
Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case
Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.
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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.
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Saturday, 13 January 2024
Friday, 12 January 2024
Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups
Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.
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Thursday, 11 January 2024
Papua New Guinea: Streets overrun by looters in Port Moresby
At least eight people are killed in Port Moresby after police go on strike over a pay dispute.
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UN court to hear South Africa genocide case against Israel
Israel rejects South Africa's accusation that its actions in Gaza are "genocidal in character".
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Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42
Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.
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Tuesday, 9 January 2024
Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership
Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s.
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South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
Dog meat has fallen out of favour with diners in South Korea over the past few decades.
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China satellite launch over Taiwan triggers islandwide alert
Mobile phone users across Taiwan got an "air raid alert" warning them to "be aware for your safety".
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Monday, 8 January 2024
Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder
Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.
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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists
The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.
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US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission
The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard.
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Sunday, 7 January 2024
Watch: Can you guess these impressions?
At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.
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Saturday, 6 January 2024
Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control
Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.
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Watch: Inside Alaska Airlines plane as part blows off mid-air
Social media footage shows passengers on board the aircraft moments after it lost a section of its fuselage.
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Friday, 5 January 2024
Thursday, 4 January 2024
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication
Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.
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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots initially unaware of cabin fire
It was a flight attendant who informed the cockpit of the cabin fire, said a spokesperson.
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Japan earthquake: Race to find survivors as critical 72-hour window closes
At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.
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Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage
The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Thailand and China to waive visa requirements from March
Both countries have been trialling visa-free travel programmes to boost tourism recovery post Covid.
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Melissa Hoskins' family 'utterly devastated' by death of Olympic cyclist
The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are "utterly devastated" following the death of the Olympic cyclist, who was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday.
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Monday, 1 January 2024
XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes
India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US.
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Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's central region on Monday.
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