The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with…
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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she “presented” her Nobel medal to Trump, but did not say whether he…
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Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters’ bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
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European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
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Votes being counted in Uganda election as opposition alleges rigging
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.
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Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion…
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US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a “precautionary measure” and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against…
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US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy…
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Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who “would take welfare and public benefits”.
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Starlink reportedly made free in Iran – but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
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