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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dPKwtln

Ishan goes big, Arshdeep gets five as India seal series in style

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Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces

The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETWc6ij

PV Sindhu’s frame-sake, the tall Devika Sihag, scalps her first Top 20 opponent in top seed Supanida Katethong at Thailand

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Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities

Russia said the US president requested a pause in strikes on Kyiv until 1 February, a move Trump said was prompted by the cold weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aijzO5J

Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wdysgEt

WPL 2026: Grace Harris’ all-round brilliance powers Royal Challengers Bengaluru into final

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Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest

Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3clufjd

‘I wanted to teach him some lessons’: Gukesh jokes after beating 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Ergodmus in Wijk aan Zee thriller

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India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I: Abhishek Sharma has an off day, concern about Sanju Samson increases, as Kiwis pull one back

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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AbzlPpT

India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'

The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DIxJdpr

Matthias Bluebaum takes down Gukesh to hand world champion third defeat at Wijk aan Zee

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Nat Sciver-Brunt: Didn’t want to replicate other players by getting out in 90s

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Hockey India League: Odisha-based Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals to be crowned champions

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Former BCCI president IS Bindra passes away

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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1a7AZNV

How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine

Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7b3TO4

Tata Steel Chess: 2nd defeat in row for Gukesh; Praggnanandhaa’s winless streak continues

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Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways in Oklahoma

A severe winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BtZHV7n

IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Ishan and Surya back to their blizzarding selves, with fire in their eyes

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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Wedding, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/39uWsNI

What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland

Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDXhwSJ

Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ahb1k76

‘No serious’ injuries after crash on Day 1 of Pune Grand Tour

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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://ift.tt/P0XMdp8

WPL 2026: Gautami Naik with the bat, Sayali Satghare with the ball star vs GG as RCB seal playoff spot

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India Open Super 750: As no home player went beyond quarterfinals, performances on the court leave much to ponder

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Ashwin goes professor mode, provides technical breakdown of Shubman Gill’s flaw in batting after criticism from Gavaskar

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Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island

Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRiCFt6

ICC U-19 World Cup: Chaos and collapse as India pull off heist against Bangladesh

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Manchester United stun Manchester City 2-0 in Michael Carrick’s first game in charge

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Lakshya Sen exits with a quarterfinal defeat against left-handed nemesis after net gains, but drift troubles

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Treesa Jolly – Gayatri Gopichand lose to Chinese pair in India Open 2026’s longest match: ‘Sometimes it just doesn’t work’

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Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion

At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IApoPwX

U19 World Cup’s stars-in-the-making whose cricket-playing fathers had a DNS against their names

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Alvaro Arbeloa vows to ‘fight for everything’ as Real Madrid manager

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All 14 clubs confirm participation in truncated ISL season, end to limbo in sight

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/boj0NwI

Arsenal routs Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup as Gabriel Martinelli scores a hat trick

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IND vs NZ: How Virat Kohli’s faith in old methods has stood him in good stead in his revival

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Hockey India League: Bansari Solanki steps off the bench and into the limelight as SG Pipers beat Bengal Tigers in shootout to win title

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Tata Steel Chess: Nihal Sarin battles through grief – wins Rapid title a day after grandfather’s death

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Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response

Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbPNgGw

Kolkata comes alive as Anand and Arjun deliver a classic at Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz

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Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLAzSrp

Tata Steel Chess: Returning Viswanathan Anand shows swiftness, guile to go into joint lead

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Yemen separatist leader accused of treason as Saudi Arabia strikes forces

The presidency also expels Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, after he fails to fly to Riyadh for talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KJzeIOQ

Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees

The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNJytx7

Former world billiards champion and current India chief coach Manoj Kothari dies at 67

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Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5PvZkNB

Michael Vaughan slams Zak Crawley after first-innings dismissal in Sydney Ashes Test: ‘Frustrates the life out of me’

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2FzJdR

Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7UdLxo

Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RB7H1wP

What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly

How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OenxwpZ

Hockey India League returns: From Harmanpreet Singh’s backup to India’s goalkeeper depth, five things to look forward to

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

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/EoyzSY4

African Cup of Nations: Nigeria are ‘Super Eagles’ but do you know which country is nicknamed ‘Coelacanths’ after an ancient fish that was once thought to be extinct?

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EuWNAag