Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza BBC News 17 January 2026 at 22:31 Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.
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.
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.
Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll BBC News 17 January 2026 at 22:28 President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
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.
'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.
Iran supreme leader admits thousands killed during recent protests BBC News 17 January 2026 at 22:43 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.
Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw BBC News 17 January 2026 at 20:06 This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.
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.
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.
From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president BBC News 17 January 2026 at 22:41 Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza? BBC News 17 January 2026 at 14:32 The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
Uganda opposition leader says he has escaped as police deny abducting him by helicopter BBC News 17 January 2026 at 20:31 President Yoweri Museveni has a commanding lead with most 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.
Uganda opposition leader says he has escaped as police deny abducting him by helicopter BBC News 17 January 2026 at 19:46 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.