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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation' Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity. 15 hrs ago - Middle East

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Watch: Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in Ukraine

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More than 60 Labour MPs urge British PM to ban social media for under-16s - The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia. 5 hrs ago

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Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure -- Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.

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'Abandoned' or 'business' - was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners? -- Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?

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LIVE - NFL play-offs: Defences on top with Bears and Rams all square in frozen Chicago - Follow full live text of the Los Angeles Rams at the Chicago Bears in final game of NFL divisional round.

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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes -- President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as deadly wildfires menace cities -- At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

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How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks

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Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84

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Senegal win Afcon after chaotic final against Morocco

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My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

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Alzheimer's finger-prick test could help diagnosis

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Socks, salsa and stand-up comedy... easy ways to find joy in January -- It might be the most miserable time of the year but there is something you can do about that.

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Prince Harry to appear in court in legal action against Daily Mail publishers -- Prince Harry is to give evidence in London High Court on Thursday as part of legal battle against the publishers of the Daily Mail.

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It started as fan-fiction smut. Now everyone is talking about TV drama Heated Rivalry -- Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were "unadaptable". -- Culture

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EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland -- Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war. -- Europe

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Half American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends

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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

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'Diplomatic channels are the way to go' over Greenland, US speaker tells BBC

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Mum meets rescuers who saved baby from burning car

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Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps -- A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region. -- Europe

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Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on UK beach -- The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

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Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say -- The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

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BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts -- A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

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Raducanu overcomes slow start to sail into second round at Australian Open -- British number one Emma Raducanu overcomes a shaky start to sail past Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the Australian Open first round.

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US judge restricts crowd control tactics by ICE towards Minneapolis protesters -- The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains

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Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat

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Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

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Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

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Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring

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From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

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Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

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Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says

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'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph -- Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0. -- Africa Sport

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'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now' -- This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. -- Premier League

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Rashford scores but Barca lose to 10-man Sociedad - Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score for Barcelona but the La Liga leaders lost an incident-packed game at Real Sociedad.

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Patriots beat Texans to reach AFC Championship game -- The New England Patriots continue their remarkable turnaround this season by beating the Houston Texans 28-16 to reach the AFC Championship game. -- American Football

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