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World News Headlines

Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm
on January 17, 2021
In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good".
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
on January 17, 2021
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.
How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh
on January 17, 2021
Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.
The Instagrammers who worry Iran
on January 17, 2021
From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime.
Uganda's long-time leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
on January 17, 2021
But his main rival Bobi Wine cries foul, alleging vote-rigging and saying he's fearful for his safety.
Are women let down by period trackers?
on January 17, 2021
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.
Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
on January 17, 2021
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
on January 17, 2021
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
on January 17, 2021
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' engine test ends early
on January 16, 2021
A critical engine test for Nasa's new "megarocket" - the Space Launch System (SLS) - ends early.
Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew
on January 16, 2021
Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days.
Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
on January 16, 2021
Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter.
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island
on January 16, 2021
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert.
ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall
on January 16, 2021
From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.
Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians
on January 16, 2021
Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
on January 16, 2021
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.
Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
on January 16, 2021
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.
Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive
on January 16, 2021
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
on January 16, 2021
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain in the US by March.
Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'
on January 16, 2021
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.
Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?
on January 16, 2021
Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities.
Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
on January 16, 2021
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.
US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
on January 16, 2021
We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.
Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
on January 16, 2021
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.
Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
on January 16, 2021
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.
Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus
on January 15, 2021
California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.
Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol
on January 15, 2021
Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.
Capitol riots: Police describe a 'medieval battle'
on January 15, 2021
US police held back a mob for hours in a "barbaric" battle at the Capitol. Here are their stories.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase
on January 15, 2021
Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.
Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
on January 15, 2021
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.