Friday, January 23, 2026 9:38 AM ET
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Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to Board of Peace -- Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order. -- US & Canada2 hours ago
'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons -- The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.3 hours ago
US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm -- The National Weather Service warns the winter blast "will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia".2 hours ago
Pakistan mall fire death toll jumps to 67 -- The process to identify the bodies recovered from the wreckage of Gul Plaza in Karachi continues.3 hours ago
Could Trump's new Board of Peace sideline the struggling UN? -- The US president has promised to "end decades of suffering" but critics dismiss his Board of Peace as a vainglorious project.3 hours ago
Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle -- The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.2 hours ago
Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action -- Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.7 hours ago
'Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape -- Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.14 hours ago
Indian state investigates killings of hundreds of stray dogs -- Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.4 hours ago
Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have? -- Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.1 hour ago
A national tragedy 30 years ago united Australia. Why hasn't the Bondi shooting? -- Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.8 hours ago
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations -- Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.13 hours ago
Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver? -- To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.7 hours ago
Is the US-TikTok deal a new reality for China's tech champions? -- It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.50 minutes ago
Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome -- Crowds have gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.2 hours ago
Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions? -- TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.6 hours ago
Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos? -- The US president held a charter-signing ceremony for his "new international oversight body", though several key allies were not present.13 hours ago
Footage captures moment NZ landslide starts in Mount Maunganui -- An Australian tourist describes seeing one of the landslides behind him and running from it.1 day ago
Watch: Russian cosmonaut captures stunning aurora from space -- Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.1 day ago
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US -- Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.15 minutes ago
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion -- Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.35 minutes ago
Anna Wintour and Liz Hurley among mourners at Valentino's funeral -- Fashion and film stars gathered in Rome on Friday for the funeral of the fashion designer Valentino Garavani.35 minutes ago
Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jail -- Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.1 hour ago
Social media firms have come to ban 'kicking and screaming', says Australia eSafety boss -- As other nations consider similar laws, Julie Inman Grant told the BBC the ban is already exceeding expectations.7 hours ago