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'State of catastrophe' in Chile as deadly wildfires rage
At least 16 people have been killed and nearly 20,000 people have fled to safety after wildfires, as a "state of catastrophe" was declared in Chile.
Posted on 18 January 2026 | 10:08 am
US 'wants countries to pay $1bn to stay on Gaza peace board'
Donald Trump wants countries to pay $1bn to be permanent members of the US-backed Board of Peace, according to reports.
Posted on 18 January 2026 | 5:53 am
Ceasefire declared between Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces
A ceasefire has been declared between Syrian government troops and US-backed Kurdish-led forces, according to state media.
Posted on 18 January 2026 | 5:19 am
Eight skiers killed in Austrian avalanches
Eight people have been killed in a series of avalanches in Austria, authorities say.
Posted on 18 January 2026 | 3:29 am
Mum's dash across the world pays off as Briton wins on Australian Open debut
British tennis player Arthur Fery is through to the second round of the Australian Open after beating the 20th seed Flavio Cobolli.
Posted on 18 January 2026 | 3:05 am
Trump is not bluffing, Greenland situation is critical for Europe and NATO
"The situation is critical…" Those are the four words a top European diplomat chose when we discussed Donald Trump's position on Greenland.
Posted on 18 January 2026 | 1:00 am
'Experienced terrorist' with links to deadly ambush killed by US strike
An "experienced terrorist leader" with ties to al Qaeda has been killed in US strikes, after an Islamic State ambush last month left three Americans dead.
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 7:17 pm
Ugandan election a 'fraudulent affair', Bobi Wine's lawyer says - as protesters face violent crackdown
President Yoweri Museveni has extended his 40-year reign over Uganda by another five years.
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 3:23 pm
Rapper suggests foreign forces brought in for 'massacre' crackdown in Iran
An Iranian rapper who took part in the country's protests has described "a massacre on the streets", suggesting foreign forces have been brought in to stamp out the demonstrations.
Posted on 17 January 2026 | 11:43 am