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Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.

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Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.

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Federal agent shoots person in leg as Minneapolis protests flare

Washington Post Jan 15, 2026

Attorneys for Renée Good, her partner and her immediate family promise transparency for the public as they investigate the killing of the mother of three by an ICE officer.

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Zelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persists

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.

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Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.

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Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts

NPR Jan 15, 2026

Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.

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Two Palestine Action hunger strikers end protest after 73 days

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

The BBC understands that one of the protesters was taken to hospital earlier on Wednesday in a poor condition.

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Senate Republicans block Venezuela war powers resolution

NPR Jan 15, 2026

The resolution would have forced President Trump to get authorization from Congress before launching military operations in Venezuela. It was blocked after having previously advanced with GOP support.

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Twenty one English councils ask for election delays

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

Nearly a third of eligible authorities say they want to postpone local polls scheduled for May.

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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

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Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.

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Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

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U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

NPR Jan 15, 2026

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

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Sanchez mistakes 'on me' - Rosenior defends Chelsea keeper

BBD Front page Jan 15, 2026

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior defends goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following two mistakes in his side's 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal on Wednesday in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie.

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Arsenal take step to ending semi-final nightmares - but regrets remain

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

Arsenal's 3-2 win at Chelsea seizes control of their EFL Cup tie - and overcoming their poor record in semi-finals will be the big positive for Mikel Arteta.

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In a win for Democrats, court allows California's redistricting plan to proceed

NPR Jan 14, 2026

In November, California voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats win five more House seats and counter the Republican redistricting that President Trump has prompted in other states.

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From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup.

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Trump administration opens 18 new probes over trans athletes

Washington Post Jan 14, 2026

New York City’s school system and 14 other districts face investigations for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ and women’s sports. Three colleges also face probes.

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Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

The crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California in the early hours of Thursday local time.

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Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

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Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.

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