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Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:23 AM ET

BBC News - World

Israeli air strikes kill at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say -- Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking. -- Just now -- Middle East

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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files -- Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

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Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara -- The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

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This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus -- The Ugandan president's son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

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More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo -- The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

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What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary -- Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady. -- US & Canada

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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal -- The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday. -- US & Canada

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Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash -- The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

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Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says -- Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.

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Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks -- In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.

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Canada's Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4% -- The opposition leader received a strong show of support from party delegates, despite the recent electoral loss against the Liberals.

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UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns -- António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

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Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen -- Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

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Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe' -- Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

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Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz? -- The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

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One wrong move and it could all go wrong - the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines -- A team of divers are tasked with de-mining parts of the Black Sea still under Ukraine's control.

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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door -- India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.

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Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv -- Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

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Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters -- Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.

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'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film -- US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

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Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl -- The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines -- A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

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Former CNN host Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church -- Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

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Gardaí seize cannabis worth more than €10m -- Three men, two in their 30s and one in his 50s, were arrested in connection with drug trafficking offences.

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