Wednesday, January 28, 2026

RADIO: "MILITIAMEN LAY DOWN ARMS"

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Nearly a hundred members of a militia in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo have handed over their weapons to the Congolese army as part of a government-led peace initiative. The Mobondo militiamen have been fighting members of a rival ethnic group over land. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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STARMER TO ARRIVE IN CHINA ON CONTROVERSIAL VISIT

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is beginning a visit to China - the first by a British Prime Minister since 2018.

He's accompanied by government ministers and dozens of business and cultural leaders.

The opposition Conservatives say Keir Starmer is 'bending over backwards to appease Beijing' and needs to take a tougher stance because of national security concerns.

Former Governor of Hong Kong Chris Patten says it is possible to strike the right balance.

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Nipah virus scare prompts screening at Asian airports

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A deadly virus outbreak in India's West Bengal has triggered airport screenings across Asia.

Neighboring countries such as Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan have heightened vigilance at their borders after five cases of Nipah Virus infections were reported in India.

Ishan Garg reports.

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North Korea to soon unveil 'next-stage' nuclear plans, Kim says

INTRO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an upcoming ruling party meeting is set to unveil plans to boost his nuclear forces, according to state media.

It comes after South Korea's military says it detected multiple short-range ballistic missiles launched from north of Pyongyang toward the East Sea. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.


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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Landmark social media trial underway in California

Social media giant TikTok has settled a lawsuit claiming the platform deliberately addicts and harms children. 

However, Meta and YouTube are still facing similar claims as a landmark trial gets underway in Los Angeles.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump touts first year achievements in Iowa as part of tour ahead of midterms


President Trump is in Iowa trying to convince Americans that he is focused on "affordability." It's the latest stop on a tour of him touting his accomplishments ahead of November's midterm elections. 


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Large swathes of US remain under snow and ice

The North East US remains blanketed in heavy snow while ice accumulation has left left 600,000 in the South without power.

More than two dozen deaths have been blamed on the massive storm that tore across the U.S.

Toni Waterman reports from a snowy, icy Washington DC

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Minnesota judge order ICE chief to appear in court

A judge in Minnesota has ordered the acting ICE chief to appear in
court amid rising tensions in the state following the killing of Alex
Pretti.

The Trump administration is engaged in damage control after the
37-year-old ICU nurse was shot dead by border agents on Saturday.

Nick Harper reports.

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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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Trevor Avery is from the Lake District Holocaust Project - which works with survivors.

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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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