Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
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Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water
Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
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'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
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Trial of Norway crown princess' son hears tearful account in rape trial
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
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Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
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House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation
The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.
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'I still would like to meet Putin': Epstein's unrequited love for Russian leader
03-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
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BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
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Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
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Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.
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Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
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'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
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Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.
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Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
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Teenage boy swims for four hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old Australian boy has described battling "massive" waves to swim around four hours to shore and raise the alarm after his family were swept out to sea.
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'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
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X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
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No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
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Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow" so far this year
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
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