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News imageA street scene at night showing protesters gathering around parked cars. Smoke can be seen and there are some fires near the crowd.

Analysis: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

9 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageA man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue in Nuuk

We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says

It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.

4 hrs ago
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News imageA street scene at night showing protesters gathering around parked cars. Smoke can be seen and there are some fires near the crowd.

Analysis: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

9 hrs ago
Middle East
News imageA man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue in Nuuk

We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says

It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.

4 hrs ago
World
News imageArmed Iranian security personnel watch over a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran (12 January 2026)

More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'

A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.

1 hr ago
World

What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.

4 hrs ago
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Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86

Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.

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Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations

Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

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Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit

The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a real 'delight' ★★★★★

The latest spin-off from Game of Thrones tells the story of an inexperienced knight and his cheeky squire. With its mix of brutal drama and plentiful humour, it's a "nailed-on winner".

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Europe's new steamy, semi-nude wellness trend

As saunas gain global popularity, a hypnotic offshoot involving theatre, music and towel-twirling known as "Aufguss" is attracting wellness-seekers across the world.


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