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Friday, January 09, 2026 9:21 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - More protests erupt in Iran as supreme leader accuses crowds of 'trying to please Trump' The country is under a nationwide internet blackout after almost two weeks of widespread anti-government protests.

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Second night of US protests over ICE shooting of woman in Minneapolis -- Protests over the killing of Renee Good took place in Houston, Cincinnati, Washington DC and Philadelphia. -- US & Canada

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Catherine marks 44th birthday with message on healing power of nature -- The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

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Maybe someone better if I can't steer the ship - McCullum -- England head coach Brendon McCullum says there could be "someone better" to take on the role if he is not allowed to "steer the ship".

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Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m -- World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m.

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Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

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The secret mission to fly a president's body back home - pilot speaks to the BBC

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Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early

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Limiting Grok AI image edits to paid users 'insulting' to victims, says UK government

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One dead, dozens trapped after giant landfill collapses in Philippines

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What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force? -- The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.

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Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE? -- A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting -- The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

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How will Chelsea play under new boss Rosenior? -- What is Liam Rosenior's style of play and how might his Chelsea side shape up tactically?

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'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026 -- Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

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Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

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Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran

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Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting in Minneapolis unfolded, second by second

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Watch: BBC speaks to Minneapolis residents gathered at shooting site

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Watch: Eyewitnesses recount deadly ICE shooting

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India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown -- India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were "not accurate".

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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'devastated' by death of young son -- The Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists writer's twin boys were born in 2024.

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Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' Greenland -- European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory.

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'My best is yet to come' - Semenyo joins Man City in £65m deal -- Manchester City sign Ghana international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a deal worth about £65m.

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I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying -- The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.

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Dazzling pink sky seen in Birmingham during storm

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Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

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Russia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes

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Colombia sees 'real threat' of US military action, president tells BBC

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'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

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Iran protests: 'People are more angry and determined now'

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Oligarch linked to bribery paid Andrew £15m for mansion

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Brosnan, Prince Naseem and the embrace that never happened -- When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

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LIVE - Rosenior says 'ability levels are world class' in first Chelsea news conference - All the latest from Friday's FA Cup news conferences as Liam Rosenior speaks for the first time as Chelsea manager.

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Why Man City have signed 'extraordinary' Semenyo -- Antoine Semenyo has gone from Bristol City to Man City in the space of three years. BBC Sport looks at why Pep Guardiola has moved for the Bournemouth man.

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Keane's three-match ban for pulling hair upheld -- Everton say they are "surprised and disappointed" after their appeal against Michael Keane's red card against Wolves is rejected.

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Ebnoutalib's rapid rise from fourth tier to potential star -- Younes Ebnoutalib was playing in Germany's fourth tier a year ago - now he hopes to be the latest in a line of star forwards at Eintracht Frankfurt.

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