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12/01/2026 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
What is Quantum?
Marnie Chesterton travels to the birthplace of quantum theory armed with one question
12/01/2026 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Trump says Iran's leadership is seeking to negotiate
Trump said a meeting was being set up, but the US "may have to act" before that happens
12/01/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The big political issues of the day.
Ofcom launches investigation into X social media platform
Regulator investigates the platform's Grok AI tool over sexualised imagery.
12/01/2026 14:01 GMT
Trump mulls "very strong" military options in Iran
Anti-government protests have entered a third week
Hundreds reportedly killed in Iran
As anti-government protests continue, we hear the stories of some of those affected.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
12/01/2026 21:01 GMT
Iran's foreign minister: protests brought under 'total control'
The Ayatollah says Iran's enemies have been thwarted
President Trump announces tariffs on Iran
President Trump says any country doing business with Iran will pay tariff of 25 per cent.
Iran: US considers action
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day.
