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Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LIJuXlc

Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sf1Y3iU

DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XQBufd

In world's 'most controlled airspace', how could crash happen?

Experts say the deadly incident poses grave questions about how a collision was able to happen over the US capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxwNcD2

Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show

Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42H0vPd

Divers search for survivors after plane carrying 64 crashes into Washington DC river

The plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew, crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a helicopter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/srKQmL6

First responders at scene of plane crash in Washington DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers collided in mid-air with a military helicopter with three US Army soldiers aboard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7iuDMZR

Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay

The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZaSUiT

Doomsday Clock moved closest ever to destruction

The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOqTbCK

Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect

The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cEjNzIK

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans

The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding violates the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wWI8Fch

'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president

After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g2cvqIu

Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ruQowiK

How a kabaddi club in India is changing girls' lives

A kabaddi club has helped Indian girls find new opportunities and become financially independent as adults. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLoatY3

Trump administration fires justice department lawyers who investigated him

The lawyers were part of former special counsel Jack Smith's team which brought two cases against the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCfoktX

Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sRHt8Bd

Three children drown every day in India's wetlands. But mothers are fighting back

Mothers in the harsh Sundarbans delta are battling the rising tide of child drownings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbQ07P5

Trump says he believes US will 'get Greenland'

The president told reporters the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aj1I6LW

200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank

The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tjpDWm7

Mexican workers set up tent city to house deportees from US

As well as a place to sleep, returning Mexicans will receive food, medicine and help in obtaining documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XkbR8lp

Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xe1U5P4

Rig disaster families welcome critical study

The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3oDqPj

Trump tours LA fire destruction as new fires erupt

After visiting hurricane-hit North Carolina, Trump travelled to California where he met the state's governor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UiYsMut

Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past

"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fOXzxIo

Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US

Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d3nwjMV

The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2UT5Ot

Toxic waste from world's deadliest gas leak fuels protests in India

People in Pithampur are protesting against the disposal of waste from the Bhopal gas leak in their town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ECiShdt

Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'

The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9xStvlD

Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny

He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EsqfucC

Chappell Roan: 'I'd be more successful if I wore a muzzle'

The star talks about the impact of fame and the pressure to conform in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vE2VGjC

'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'

The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCJUXqQ

'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'

The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCJUXqQ

Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kNtJXDp

How historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare

The BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRqewk8

'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds

Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aLXqWzQ

Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmiRCvS

How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gMN1fJx

The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lB1Ai3O

How 'spirit guide' Usha Vance boosted JD Vance's meteoric rise

The Vance's are often photographed hand-in-hand but since he was selected as Trump's VP, the couple has yet to sit for a news interview together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RCyZ8tc

Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now

Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mD6sJBo

New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee

Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CkfWr2Y

The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNLY5VC

US man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Prosecutors alleged the man from Texas sent threatening and explicit messages to the Indiana Fever star player. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EatLHTD

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jyNkdGe

'I have been saved': Tanzanian activist kidnapped in Kenya, found hours later

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tP465Jn

A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6btTIrV

Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department

His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tc7QdGg

Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles

The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Al5LubK

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7cJ6o4u

In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest

Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMmKs3k

The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?

A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ShdE9i

Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gwlQszK

Day two of LA fires: Inferno skies and charred homes

One resident watching as her home burned said her neighbourhood was like driving through a "war zone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MtFGpf9

'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vlG2s1F

A mother's mission to stop jaundice causing cerebral palsy in Nigeria

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H8ineTc

Tears as Jimmy Carter's coffin leaves Georgia for Washington

The former president's coffin is being transported to the US Capitol to lie in state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ibyqCr

Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles

Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stop from BBC News https://ift.tt/UT721wa

Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone? from BBC News https://ift.tt/UcKhnzf

"Stop shooting! My daughter is dead": Woman killed as West Bank power struggle rages

Shatha al-Sabbagh's family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames "outlaws". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fdqufth

N Korea fires first ballistic missile in two months: Seoul

The launch comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea to meet key leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y3S8DcZ

Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire

The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0qVEjwy

Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx

After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4kBIQZ

Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3FKtpef

Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse

Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qgpesvw

The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQw3SCT

Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOVgrKF

Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin

Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KC6crNI

China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBViGsz

How a home-made snack empowered Indian women

The Lijjat co-operative, run by women, employs more than 45,000 people and is famous for its crispy poppadoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BEvu1a4

Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack

As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3IoPps

Toxic waste from Bhopal gas leak factory removed after 40 years

The deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide factory in central India killed thousands in 1984. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YZGDS2U

A former American football player and an aspiring nurse among those killed

The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mnClrMc

China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XoVKHWN

Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PhRyNw