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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles into sea, S Korea, Japan say 

27 January 2026

North Korea has launched suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, Seoul and Tokyo say, in what appears to be a weapons...

‘Not an easy process’: How is Ukraine, and Zelenskyy, tackling corruption? 

27 January 2026

Kyiv, Ukraine – In late 2025, Ukraine was shaken by a major corruption scandal centred on the state energy sector, rai...

Three French tourists drown after their boat capsizes in Oman 

27 January 2026

At least three French tourists have drowned in Oman after the boat they were in capsized in waters off the sultanate’s...

Who is Greg Bovino, the face of Trump’s Minneapolis crackdown? 

27 January 2026

Gregory Bovino, the senior Border Patrol commander who has been leading the federal immigration enforcement effort in Mi...

Bangladeshis seeking jobs in Russia forced to join war on Ukraine: Report 

27 January 2026

A labour recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thous...

India, EU agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals 

27 January 2026

India and the European Union have agreed on a huge trade deal creating a free trade zone of two ‌billion people, Europ...

French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15 

27 January 2026

News|Social Media The lower house of the French Parliament has voted in favour of banning children aged below 15 years f...

Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting 

27 January 2026

Republican candidate Chris Madel says he is ending his campaign for governor of Minnesota following the shooting of Alex...

China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit 

27 January 2026

News|International Trade Beijing is willing to enhance mutual trust, strengthen communication and deepen economic cooper...

Trump’s approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds 

27 January 2026

News|Donald Trump United States President Donald Trump’s approval rating on immigration has dropped to a record low am...