China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 08:19
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 07:49
At least a dozen people have died in multiple US states possibly due to the storm, officials have said.
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Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug kingpin charges

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 07:46
The ex-Olympic snowboarder and accused cartel leader was taken into custody in Mexico last week by the FBI.
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Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 07:35
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
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'We're all terrified', Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 07:22
The BBC's Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.
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French MPs take first step to ban social media for under-15s

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 06:46
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will use a fast-track procedure to get the legislation on the books by September.
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New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 06:34
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
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New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 06:34
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
Categories: BBC World News

New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 06:34
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
Categories: BBC World News

Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 05:22
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
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Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 04:07
Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
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Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 04:07
Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 03:37
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Ran Gvili’s return "an extraordinary achievement".
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Speculation Grows Over Rare Japan-U.S. Coordinated Yen-Support Intervention

Japan Business News - January 27, 2026 - 02:01
The dollar-yen rate swung sharply over just a few days, with the yen strengthening rapidly from the 159 range to the 153 range, fueling market speculation that Japanese and U.S. authorities may have carried out “rate checks” to signal readiness for intervention. (News On Japan)
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Monks Hold Firefighting Drill in Nara

Japan Society News - January 27, 2026 - 01:45
A water-spraying firefighting drill was held at the World Heritage-listed Horyuji Temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, on January 26th, Cultural Property Fire Prevention Day, with monks and local volunteer firefighters taking part. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Police Take 32 'Toyoko Kids' Into Custody

Japan Society News - January 27, 2026 - 01:15
Tokyo police have taken 32 boys and girls into protective custody after they were found gathering at night around the “Toyoko” area near Kabukicho in Shinjuku. (News On Japan)
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China Urges Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan During Lunar New Year Holidays

Japan Politics News - January 27, 2026 - 01:07
China’s Foreign Ministry has urged Chinese citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan during the Lunar New Year holiday period, citing a rise in crimes targeting Chinese nationals and a series of earthquakes in parts of the country. (News On Japan)
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Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found

BBC World News - January 27, 2026 - 00:17
The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.
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Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage

BBC World News - January 26, 2026 - 23:42
The Israeli military had been searching for Ran Gvili since the ceasefire with Hamas began in October.
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Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found

BBC World News - January 26, 2026 - 23:37
The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.
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