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'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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4q0eWNJ

'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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4q0eWNJ

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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZyHfYx

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. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45nAUTs

Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed

We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49t4J7s

Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?

Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LnqSLi

Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash

Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday's deadly crash in the south of the country. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3LRF0fQ

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45kEzRX

Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions in north

A state police commissioner said the information was "mere falsehood... peddled by conflict entrepreneurs". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4pTBFed

More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash

Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3NSkWuk

Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3NstGHB

Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash

Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3NkoK7H

Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4sNGkkC

Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YL8oXZ

South African national park closed due to floods

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4pHz4Uo

What happens in space during a medical emergency?

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4pIgCev

Woman who accused high-profile twins of sexual assault found dead in Australia

The woman, who accused Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Sydney late last year. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49JHrsZ

Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean

The man's powered paraglider malfunctioned causing him to crash into the water off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4sI6y86

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver

Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Nievk5

Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3NGzhKg

Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell

Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49lpyli

Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49q9U8h

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death

A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3NcKl1G

'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters

Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Z5kD1H

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qDNEx6

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'

The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qDNEx6

Benfica players sleep at training ground after loss

Jose Mourinho takes his players to stay at Benfica's training ground after they lose against Braga in the League Cup semi-final. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4suQrdS

Children in Gaza return to school after years without formal education

Most of the schools in the territory have been damaged or destroyed during the war, Unicef says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/453mhV4

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris. from BBC News https://bbc.in/451vYmZ

Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4sz8ZKc

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady seized by the US?

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49r6EIr

From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4qCChWm

India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

India’s aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4pkrkYB

Activist group says it was behind Berlin fire that cut power to thousands

The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49l2kud

Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire

It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3N2TSsc

Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'

The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4aOsS9H

The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YZamny

'Somewhere to put worker bees': Why Canada's micro-condos are losing their appeal

The condo market in Canada's biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3L9zt43

Watch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blaze

No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4q4Fzlv

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3KZDM1Q

Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam from BBC News https://bbc.in/4q3HB5m

Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones from BBC News https://bbc.in/493b9tN

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3MSZeGp

Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve

The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire from BBC News https://bbc.in/3YQlAL5