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Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u56Hq02

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZv1OPl

At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFVaAfJ

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qK7hryG

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vtjedxm

The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4DWbL6B

Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNdxnMX

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8XAv0P

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2hD1vC

BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YjVrTiE

As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNvQj7g

The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGuSk7a

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLDjPk3

The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiZYFok

Thousands of Ukrainians are without power in temperatures well below freezing, due to ongoing Russian airstrikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4oFcJu

Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5h6kCEx

More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mGf6Jix

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

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YdMI4mF

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2TqGbYi

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RQDv9Gu

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6qjIey

Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3cID7r

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yenYzsG

A woman in a car was shot and killed by a US immigration officer on a residential street in Minnesota. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FRIdS1z

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wj1KaTh

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ACL2KS

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q9mkUJa

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3P0oKM

The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VKIflCz

It comes after clashes and an independence bid in southern Yemen bring Saudi and UAE-backed forces into confrontation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzJw8nU

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDnlJg5

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DIkPq2X

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory? from BBC News https://ift.tt/62qWF8I

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EaOsxMu

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YcNHikI