Tuesday, January 27, 2026

UK PM SAYS CHINA CAN’T BE IGNORED, AHEAD OF BEIJING TRIP

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK can't afford to ignore China, as he heads to Beijing on a major visit.


It's the first trip to the country by a British leader in eight years.

Lara Bentley reports…


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UN official says Iranian protest victims being snatched from hospitals

A top United Nations official on Iran has made concerning claims about Iranian protest victims, saying she has been told many have been snatched from their hospital beds and that families are being asked to pay ransoms to have victims' bodies returned.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU India sign defense deal

As well as securing a major trade deal the EU has also agreed to a
security and defense partnership with India.

The pact will cover a range of sectors despite lingering European
concerns over India's ties with Russia.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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French parliament moves closer to social media ban for teenagers

The French parliament has moved a step closer to introducing a social media ban for children under the age of 15.

The president Emmanuel Macron has called for an accelerated procedure to implement the Australian-style ban from the start of the next school year in September.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Trump vows to raise tariffs to 25% on South Korean goods

INTRO: South Korea sought to assure the United States that it remains committed to implementing a trade deal, after US President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs.

The president said that the  South Korea's parliament was not living up to its side of the deal. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Security evacuations have stranded thousands in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley

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Thousands of people in Pakistan's northwestern Tirah Valley are facing a growing humanitarian crisis as authorities order evacuations.

It comes ahead of a military operation targeting the Pakistani Taliban, who are reported to control large parts of the valley.

Islamabad says terrorism has surged along the Afghan border since the US withdrawal from Kabul -- that's a charge the Afghan administration denies.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Israel set to open Rafah crossing

Israel is expected to move forward with the reopening of the Rafah
crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the coming days, now that the body
of the final Israeli hostage has been returned

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY MARKED WORLDWIDE

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is being marked around the world.

It's the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

In the UK, The King and Queen are holding a reception at Buckingham Palace for holocaust survivors and their families.

86 year-old Peter Lantos was a prisoner of the Nazis at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

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UK PM To Visit China

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is leading a delegation to Beijing on Tuesday, looking to improve relations between the two countries.


It comes after planning permission for China's so-called 'mega-embassy' in London was approved, but whilst concerns remain about Chinese influence in the UK.


Stuart Smith reports from London.



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India Energy Week kicks off


The world's first energy conclave this year has begun in the southern Indian state of Goa.

The three-day gathering has delegates from 120 countries participating, with a sharp focus on India's role in leading global energy diplomacy.

The summit will see a big focus on renewable energy, as Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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India EU set to announce conclusion of "mother of all trade deals"

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India and the European Union are set to announce the conclusion of a trade agreement that will link the world's biggest consumer market, India, to the world's biggest free trade union, EU.

The deal comes as both sides have been looking to pivot away from the US and China amid rising protectionism and supply chain dependencies.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Rescue efforts under way after Philippine ferry sinks, leaving 18 dead

INTRO: At least 18 people were killed after a ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank off the southern Philippines.

Search and rescue efforts continued on Tuesday for around 10 people still missing. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Gold reaches record high amid global instability

The price of gold has reached a record high, surging above $5,000 an ounce on Monday. It comes as investors seek a safe investment amid geopolitical tensions and rising global risks.

Other precious metals have also been rising. US correspondent Kate fisher reports


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UK AMONG TEN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TO JOIN NORTH SEA WIND POWER PROJECT

The UK is among ten other European countries to work on a clean energy scheme by producing more wind farms in the North sea.


The aim of the project, to be agreed at a summit in Germany on Monday, is to move away from fossil fuels and strengthen energy security.


Lara Bentley reports…


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17 dead in US winter storm

Millions of people across the US are digging out from a powerful
winter storm that has brought snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures
all the way from Colorado, down to Texas and up through New England.

At least 17 people have died and hundreds of thousands remain without
power with temperatures expected to stay well below zero for days to
come.

Toni Waterman reports from Washington, DC.

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Trump sends border czar Homan to Minnesota following shooting

US President Donald Trump is sending his border czar Tom Homan to
Minnesota following the killing of Alex Pretti by border agents on
Saturday.

It comes as top Republicans put pressure on the Trump administration
for a "thorough and impartial" investigation of the shooting.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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New polling on the U.S. economy shows challenges for President Trump

New polling reveals that Americans are deeply worried about their economic futures, with the cost of education one of the biggest concerns.

The cost of living is set to become a major issue in November's midterm elections, with President Trump under increasing pressure to focus on domestic issues rather than foreign wars.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU opens investigation into X’s use of artificial intelligence

The European Commission has launched a new investigation against Elon
Musk's social media company X.

The probe will look into whether the company failed to mitigate risks
associated with manipulating sexually explicit content through its
artificial intelligence functions.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Kremlin confirms "much work ahead" for the next round of trilateral talks on Ukraine

The Kremlin spokesman has confirmed a new round of trilateral talks - between the United State, Russia and Ukraine - are scheduled to take place next week. At the same time the Russian Presidential spokesman Peskov downplayed the outcome of the first round of negotiations that were held in Abu Dhabi last weekend, saying it would be wrong to expect a lot, as much work remains to be done. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Israel will reopen the Rafah crossing

Prime Minister Netanyahu's office says Israel will reopen the Rafah
crossing between Gaza and Egypt once they have completed an ongoing
search for the body of the final Israeli hostage.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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