Wednesday, January 21, 2026

RADIO: "DRC COMMUNITY AT RISK"

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International rights group Human Rights Watch has warned that the sudden withdrawal of the M23 rebels from the city of Uvira in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has put civilians from the Banyamulenge community at grave risk of attacks by the Wazalendo militia allied to the Congolese army. The Banyamulenge are ethnic Tutsis whom the M23 rebels claim they are fighting to protect in North and South Kivu provinces. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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China says it never pursued trade surplus, vows to import more at Davos

INTRO:  China's Vice Premier promised to be the "world's market" and to more vigorously expand imports at the World Economic Forum.

He stepped up his defence of his country's economic track record, and to try to allay fears after the country posted a record trade surplus last year. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh

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India has ordered the families of its diplomats in Bangladesh to return home, citing mounting security concerns in Dhaka ahead of the country's parliamentary elections next month.

New Delhi has made Bangladesh a "non-family" posting for its officials – one of the most stringent security measures.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Trump: "you'll find out" how far he'll go to acquire Greenland

US President Donald Trump says people will "find out" how far he's
willing to go to acquire Greenland.

It comes as he prepares to meet worried European allies on Wednesday
in Davos, who are becoming increasingly vocal in their push back
against the President's plans.

Nick Harper reports from Washington

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Trump/Europe feud over Greenland heats up ahead of Davos meeting

US President Donald's Trump has ratcheted up his feud with European allies in a barrage of social media posts reinforcing his determination to take over Greenland.


The threats are likely to dominate this week's world economic forum in Switzerland where the president is due to meet leaders on Wednesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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UK approves Chinese embassy site

Plans for China's largest embassy in Europe, located in London, have been approved by the UK government.

It's going ahead despite security concerns by US and UK politicians over China using it as a base for spying.

Lara Bentley reports…


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Millions battle below-freezing temperatures across the US

A freezing winter blast covering much of the United States is expected to continue in the coming days and has already caused traffic chaos, including a crash in Michigan involving more than 100 vehicles.

Mitch McCann reports from New York, where temperatures are well below zero:

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Trump has “good” call with NATO Chief but doubles down on Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has had a good call with the head
of NATO and has agreed to a meeting to discuss Greenland later this
week.

But in a social media post the U.S. Commander in Chief doubled down on
his aspirations to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: "DRC ARMY IN UVIRA"

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in the east of the country after the M23 rebels withdrew from the area. Last week, the head of the rebel group announced that they had left the city under the responsibility of the international community. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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RADIO: DRC PEACE EFFORTS

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The African Union has approved a plan to coordinate and strengthen mediation efforts to end the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The leaders took the decision at a two-day summit held in Lomé, the Togolese capital. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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President Trump threatens France with 200% tariffs on wine

President Trump has threatened France with 200% tariffs on wine after Emmanuel Macron refused to join the so-called Gaza 'Board of Peace' established by the US leader.

It comes ahead of the French leader's appearance at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, one day before Donald Trump is due to speak at the Davos summit.

Ross Cullen reports.



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TRUMP: UK'S CHAGOS ISLANDS DEAL 'STUPID'

Donald Trump's called the UK's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands an act of 'great stupidity' and 'total weakness'.

The US President has previously endorsed the deal to cede the islands to Mauritius with a long-term lease for a military base there used by the US and UK.

But now President Trump says the agreement contributes to his wish to take ownership of Greenland.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says UK Prime minister Keir Starmer must be tougher with Mr Trump amid the threat of tariffs.

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IMF raises India growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for India's economic growth in this current financial year to to 7.3 from an earlier projection of 6.6 per cent

The IMF cited "strong momentum" as the reason for the upgrade.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Brooklyn Beckham Breaks Silence On Family Rift

Brooklyn Beckham says he 'doesn't want to reconcile' with his family.


In a series of posts on Instagram, the 26-year-old said he was standing up for himself for the first time in his life.


The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham prompted months of online and tabloid rumours by not attending social events with his family, and apparently blocking them on social media. 


He's accused his parents of trying to ruin his marriage, humiliating him, and causing him crippling anxiety.


Psychotherapist Lucy Beresford's been reading his statement:


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Death toll mounts in Karachi shopping complex fire

Rescue teams in the Pakistani city of Karachi say 80 people are still unaccounted for, days after a commercial building housing a shopping complex caught fire.

The death toll from the fire is now at 26, with officials saying the dilapidated condition of the building is hampering rescue efforts.

Hira Mustafa is reporting from the site of the fire in Karachi.

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India-UAE sign crucial defense and energy deals

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India and the UAE have sealed a strategic partnership – moving to deepen defence ties and secure a major energy deal that could reshape ties in the region.

The announcement came as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan concluded his visit to New Delhi.

Ishan Garg reports.

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North Korea's leader fires vice premier before key party congress

INTRO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired a senior official tasked with economic policy ahead of a key party congress.

The reclusive state has long struggled with its economy and food shortages. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Monday, January 19, 2026

FBI asking agents to volunteer for Minnesota deployment: reports

The FBI is reportedly asking agents to volunteer for a deployment to Minnesota, as clashes between anti-ICE protestors and federal agents intensify. Bloomberg was the first to report the story. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have beefed up their presence in Minneapolis after an immigration officer shot and killed Renee Good - a US citizen and mother of three - in her car two weeks ago.

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Trump says he is "100%" going forward with Greenland tariff threat


President Trump says he will not back down from his threatened tariffs on eight European nations that oppose his bid to take over Greenland.


He's told an American television network that he will implement his plan to impose 10% tariffs at the beginning of next month.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

 

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Speculation Trump-led "Board of Peace" intended to rival United Nations

A new Board of Peace, led by President Trump, is fueling speculation that the group is being set up as an alternative to the United Nations Security Council.

As Mitch McCann reports, permanent membership could come with an expensive price tag.

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