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Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.

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Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran.

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US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.

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'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran. Defiant despite potential repercussions, the witnesses said they wanted to ensure the rest of the world knew of the violence against the protesters.

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Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.

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White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.

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Denmark says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland

NPR Jan 14, 2026

The two sides agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as President Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of Denmark's Arctic territory of Greenland.

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Traitors star reveals murder strategy during 'wonderful experience' on show

BBC Business Jan 14, 2026

Fiona Hughes was selected by presenter Claudia Winkleman to be the secret traitor in the opening episode.

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Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits

NPR Jan 14, 2026

Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.

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Candidates have legal standing to challenge election laws, the Supreme Court rules

NPR Jan 14, 2026

In a case related to Illinois state law about the return of mail ballots, the U.S. Supreme Court says political candidates have the legal standing to challenge election policies.

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Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.

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Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate

NPR Jan 14, 2026

Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.

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Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.

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David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

BBD Front page Jan 14, 2026

The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

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David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

BBC Business Jan 14, 2026

The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

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David Hockney says moving Bayeux Tapestry to UK is 'madness'

BBC Entertainment Jan 14, 2026

The artist claims it is too much of a risk to transport the centuries-old artwork from France.

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Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey set for theatre reunion

BBC Business Jan 14, 2026

The Hollywood stars will perform in London after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

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Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey set for theatre reunion

BBC Entertainment Jan 14, 2026

The Hollywood stars will perform in London after their successful run in the Wicked franchise.

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Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens

BBC Business Jan 14, 2026

The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.

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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud

BBC Business Jan 14, 2026

Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.

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Julian Barnes on his last novel: 'I hope it's a good one to go out on'

BBC Business Jan 14, 2026

The award-winning author discusses his "final" novel, living with cancer, and the future of fiction.

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