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Man accused of impersonating FBI agent in bid to free Luigi Mangione
He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork “signed by a judge” to free the accused killer, a complaint…
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Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed “the great potato rescue”, it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/73d6/live/8bf25f20-fd30-11f0-890b-55ca0a00c59d.jpg…
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Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/252c/live/b6de6170-fcdb-11f0-9c97-69939b61e7c7.jpg 2026-01-29 12:35:27
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Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled…
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At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/248d/live/4418a2f0-fc94-11f0-be91-9d19f55ba3e3.jpg 2026-01-28 22:59:48
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Iran's internet is returning – but not for everyone
The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/ff96/live/71eb3020-fc4f-11f0-9aca-0d1869acdee8.jpg 2026-01-28 17:54:08
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Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Pawar and four others died after the plane they were travelling in crashed in India’s Maharashtra state. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/243a/live/4de49700-fc38-11f0-a422-4ba8a094a8fa.jpg 2026-01-28 12:16:42
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Who is South Korea’s former first lady?
Gavin Butlerand Hyojung Kim,BBC World Service Getty Images The scandals Kim Keon Hee faces predate her husband Yoon’s ill-fated political…
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Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans on the economy
After a year that began with action in Venezuela and a trip to Davos, President Donald Trump is turning his…
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TikTok US denies claims it is censoring content
Liv McMahonand Kali Hays,Technology reporters Getty Images TikTok has denied claims that its new US operations are heavily-controlling what users…
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