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Spain mourns as train disaster toll rises to 41 20 Jan 2026 - 01:30 pm
A picture taken on January 19, 2026 shows a view of one of the two trains that derailed the day before, killing at least 39 people and injuring more than 120, in Adamuz, southern Spain. Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP
UK unemployment at near five-year high: official 20 Jan 2026 - 01:14 pm
Commuters wait for a train on the platform at Earls Court Tube station in London on January 15, 2026. Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack: govt 20 Jan 2026 - 12:27 pm
Local residents gather around a bonfire to keep warm as many apartments remain without heating in Kyiv on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Sergei Gapon / AFP)
Trump accuses UK of 'great stupidity' for Chagos Islands deal 20 Jan 2026 - 11:41 am
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Tokyo zoo pandas due to leave Japan January 27, joining sister 20 Jan 2026 - 10:17 am
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Togo expels alleged leader of Burkina Faso's foiled coup: sources 19 Jan 2026 - 11:53 pm
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Jordan’s FM, Turkish Counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call 19 Jan 2026 - 11:51 pm
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Death toll from floods rises in Mozambique, South Africa 19 Jan 2026 - 09:57 pm
A general view of a damaged road on the way from Giyani to Mbaula on January 17, 2026 following heavy rains over much of the Limpopo Province, South Africa (Photo by LUCAS LEDWABA / AFP)
Japanese Prime Minister calls for early elections in February 19 Jan 2026 - 09:51 pm
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2nd Sharjah African Literature Festival concludes 19 Jan 2026 - 08:50 pm
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Blast targets hotel in Kabul, casualties reported 19 Jan 2026 - 07:28 pm
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Italian PM says US tariffs over Greenland "a mistake" 19 Jan 2026 - 06:44 pm
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Eurozone inflation falls below ECB target 19 Jan 2026 - 05:49 pm
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IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast but flags AI, trade risks 19 Jan 2026 - 05:38 pm
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 21 confirmed dead, 30 seriously injured after high-speed train collision in Spain 19 Jan 2026 - 05:10 pm
Derailed trains are seen as rescue efforts continue at the site of a deadly train accident in Adamuz, southern Spain, on January 19, 2026.(Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
Louvre closes for the day due to strike 19 Jan 2026 - 04:49 pm
Tourists stand behind barriers blocking the access to the Louvre main courtyard, La Cour Napoleon, with the Louvre Pyramid, designed by Chinese-US architect Ieoh Ming Pei, as the Louvre Museum is closed due a strike, in Paris, on January 12, 2026. Photo by Martin LELIEVRE / AFP
Deadly blast hits Kabul hotel: Afghan police, govt 19 Jan 2026 - 03:56 pm
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Japan's Sanae Takaichi: Iron Lady 2.0 seeking election boost 19 Jan 2026 - 03:43 pm
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on January 19, 2026. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin / POOL / AFP