Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly BBC News 17 January 2026 at 10:44 The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.
A faceless hacker stole my therapy notes – now my deepest secrets are online forever BBC News 17 January 2026 at 10:15 Meri-Tuuli Auer told her counsellor things about her life she didn't want her closest family to know.
Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help? BBC News 17 January 2026 at 08:39 President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US BBC News 17 January 2026 at 05:21 Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.
Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter BBC News 17 January 2026 at 17:10 Uganda's president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace' BBC News 17 January 2026 at 07:15 The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.
Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government BBC News 17 January 2026 at 03:07 Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.
US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE BBC News 17 January 2026 at 15:22 It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.
Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum' BBC News 17 January 2026 at 16:08 Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.
Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims BBC News 17 January 2026 at 08:13 Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover BBC News 17 January 2026 at 05:27 The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.
Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter BBC News 17 January 2026 at 18:16 President Yoweri Museveni has a commanding lead with most votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests BBC News 16 January 2026 at 20:02 The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes' BBC News 17 January 2026 at 03:01 The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas BBC News 16 January 2026 at 21:28 The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi BBC News 16 January 2026 at 21:11 Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court BBC News 17 January 2026 at 00:25 Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran' BBC News 16 January 2026 at 19:42 The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series BBC News 16 January 2026 at 08:24 The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial BBC News 17 January 2026 at 01:51 The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.
Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations BBC News 16 January 2026 at 17:37 In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
The mysterious singer with millions of streams - but who (or what) is she? BBC News 17 January 2026 at 08:43 She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.
A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown BBC News 17 January 2026 at 07:16 The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.
Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage BBC News 17 January 2026 at 08:14 Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.
From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president BBC News 17 January 2026 at 08:43 Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York City BBC News 17 January 2026 at 14:48 Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.
South African national park closed due to floods BBC News 17 January 2026 at 00:52 Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Why is there so much international interest in Greenland? BBC News 17 January 2026 at 05:28 The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border BBC News 17 January 2026 at 06:03 BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.