Saturday, February 7, 2026

Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

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The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media

After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.

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Friday, February 6, 2026

What the Super Bowl means to American fans

NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

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Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links

Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

The justice department says its review of the files is over, but the story is again proving to have a life of its own.

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Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire

The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report

Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.

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'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C

The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia

The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

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Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew8qzdxnnjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, January 31, 2026

The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried

The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

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Friday, January 30, 2026

This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus

The president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.

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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx1qrx5jgzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Syria's defiant Kurds vow to 'fight until last breath' despite government push

The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgrzd76p4lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

'I don't let bullies win,' says US congresswoman Omar after substance thrown at her

The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid.

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During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

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