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Wednesday, January 07, 2026 9:20 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer - The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead. 47 mins ago

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Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for caretaker role -- Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerge as frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.

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Simon Yates announces shock retirement from cycling -- Two-time Grand Tour winner Simon Yates announces his retirement from cycling with immediate effect. -- Cycling

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LIVE - Premier League news conferences: Arteta speaking before Liverpool match - All the latest from Premier League reaction and news conferences as Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot speak before Arsenal v Liverpool on Thursday.

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LIVE - US says it has seized tanker in Atlantic linked to Venezuelan oil - Earlier, several military aircraft were tracked over the North Atlantic heading towards the Marinera.

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Fear and uncertainty: Venezuelans face up to future without Maduro -- The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. -- Latin America

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Brown University gunman recorded videos saying attack was planned for months

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LIVE - New snow and wind warnings in UK ahead of Storm Goretti as hundreds of Europe flights grounded

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Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta

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Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84

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What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba? -- BBC correspondent Will Grant looks at the close ties between the two nations.

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Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation -- Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

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Listen: The Global Story on US war games predicting Maduro's fall -- US officials had for years been gaming out different scenarios for what could happen in Venezuela.

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Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato? -- The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

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The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness -- The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.

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Daring debuts to big-hitters: The 40 most exciting books to look forward to in 2026 - From big-name authors Colson Whitehead, George Saunders and Maggie O'Farrell to buzzy debuts and powerful non-fiction.

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How Aldrich Ames became the US's most damaging double agent - In 1994, the BBC spoke to one of the spies betrayed by Ames, a former CIA officer who has died aged 84.

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An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work? -- Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

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Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictability -- This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US -- Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed -- The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

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Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease -- Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

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US forces attempt to board oil tanker after pursuit across Atlantic

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Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

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The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland

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Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats

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Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China

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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

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Jessie Buckley says she was 'brutalised' on TV talent show

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Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire

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'Born to play international cricket' - how Bethell came of age -- Jacob Bethell looks "born to play international cricket" and came of age with his maiden Test century in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. -- Cricket

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Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years -- Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory. -- American Football

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'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty? -- England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him? -- Premier League

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Palace would sell Guehi in January at right price - Glasner -- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says the club could sell captain Marc Guehi this month if his asking price is met. -- Premier League

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