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Swiss deadly fire bar owners' lawyers condemn 'vindictiveness' -- Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire. -- Europe

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Spain PM vows to find answers after high-speed rail crash that killed 39 people -- A Madrid-bound train derailed and crossed over to the opposite tracks, colliding with an oncoming train in Adamuz on Sunday evening.

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Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood's biggest animated film ever

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Five easy ways to find joy in January - It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood. 2 hrs ago

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Parakeets feeding on barn wall display Amazonian behaviour

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Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office -- Sanae Takaichi, who took office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.

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Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat

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Trump's tariff threat won't pressure Greenland, its leader says, as Starmer plays down retaliation -- Trump says he will impose 10% tariffs on the UK and other countries that oppose his plan to take over Greenland - rising to 25% later in the year.

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US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC

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LIVE - AI fake images circulating after Pakistan mall fire kills at least 21

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Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

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How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats -- Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.

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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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How Stevie Wonder's joyful hit song changed the US -- With Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder successfully campaigned to honour Martin Luther King Jr with a national holiday.

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How a 1995 weather rocket almost sparked a nuclear war -- A Norwegian rocket launched to study the Northern Lights was mistaken by Russia for an incoming nuclear missile.

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The ingredients that super-charge the nutrients you get from food -- Seasoning your food or adding a dressing to a meal could help you absorb more vitamins and minerals.

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Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos -- Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.

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In pictures: Tension and joy as Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win -- Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

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Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

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Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash

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

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'I want to be deported' - Russia's foreign recruits in Ukraine

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Prince Harry and Liz Hurley in court to hear allegations about Mail group's private investigators -- Prince Harry is one of seven high-profile figures who accuse Associated Newspapers of unlawful activities - ANL deny all allegations.

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Alzheimer's finger-prick test could help diagnosis -- An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition. -- Health

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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead -- Chile's president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. -- Latin America

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South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters -- Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth -- Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.

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Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize

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

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

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China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink

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Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days

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

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What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade

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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 after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.

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Djokovic serves up masterclass in 100th Australian Open win -- Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez. -- Tennis

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Dalot 'would have been given red card in Europe' -- Manchester United's Diogo Dalot was not sent off against Manchester City after his foul on Jeremy Doku was "glancing" contact. -- Premier League

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'We are not top-five contenders' - is January make or break for Villa? -- After manager Unai Emery says Aston Villa are not top-five contenders in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at the importance of the transfer window. -- Aston Villa

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LIVE - Frank takes Tottenham training and set to speak to media despite mounting pressure - Follow the latest as Thomas Frank is set to take Tottenham training and hold a news conference before their Champions League match with Borussia Dortmund, despite mounting pressure on his position.

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Rams win overtime thriller to join Patriots in NFL final four -- The Los Angeles Rams secure a nail-biting win in Chicago to beat the Bears in the NFL play-offs and follow the New England Patriots into the Conference Championships.

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'I'll pick myself up' - sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirements -- Injury wrecks Francesca Jones' hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.

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