Seven killed in explosion at Chinese restaurant

Post published:January 20, 2026
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Beijing has demanded the Taliban government protect its citizens after an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least seven people.Six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed, and several more injured, in the blast at a Chinese restaurant in a heavily-guarded part of the city centre on Monday, officials told the media.The jihadist group Islamic State (IS) said it was behind the attack - although police in Kabul said the "nature of…

Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after Nigeria crash that killed two

Post published:January 20, 2026
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Andrew GiftBBC Africa, Sagamu BBCAdeniyi Kayode wore all black for his court appearance on TuesdayA chauffer who was driving Anthony Joshua when their car crashed killing two of the boxer's friends has appeared in a court in Nigeria.Adeniyi Kayode, 46, was previously charged with four crimes, including death by dangerous driving.Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on 29 December after their vehicle collided with a stationary lorry near Lagos. Joshua was treated in…

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine tells the BBC he will not contest Yoweri Museveni’s 2026 election victory

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Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday's election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest.Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would continue to stand up to President Yoweri Museveni despite concerns for his safety."The judiciary in Uganda is captured and we encourage Ugandans to use any legal means…

Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions at weekend in north

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Police in northern Nigeria say reports that worshippers were abducted on Sunday from churches in Kaduna state were false.In a joint statement with local government officials on Monday, Kaduna state police commissioner Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu described the information as "mere falsehood which is being peddled by conflict entrepreneurs who want to cause chaos".Earlier, a local official in Kurmin Wali had told the BBC that gunmen had kidnapped dozens of people attending different churches.There has been a series of…

Claire Chick’s partner discusses his grief and plans for a vigil

Post published:January 20, 2026
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BBCPaul Maxwell said a candlelit vigil would take place on Plymouth Hoe on 21 JanuaryThe partner of a woman who was murdered in Plymouth has spoken about the work taking place in her memory since her death almost a year ago.Claire Chick, 48, was found seriously injured in West Hoe Road on the evening of 22 January 2025 and died later in hospital.Her estranged husband, Paul Butler pleaded guilty to stabbing her to death and was jailed for…

Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump

Post published:January 20, 2026
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Katya Adler Europe EditorBBCSomething in Europe has snapped. Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday, in his insistence that the US needs Greenland for national security reasons. Is he prepared to use force to seize it, journalists asked him? "No comment," said the president, sending chills down the spine of Greenland's anxious inhabitants. Again.Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark - a member of the EU and of Nato. President Trump is now leaning heavily on Denmark's allies…

Lemonsuckr – The Lexington – Live Review

Post published:January 19, 2026
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Lemonsuckr (Pic Robyn Skinner) Lemonsuckr | Theatre | My First TimeThe Lexington, LondonJanuary 16th 2026 Lemonsuckr, Theatre and My First Time appeared together at The Lexington in London as part of an evening showcasing new and exciting up and coming bands that are expected to shape the year ahead. We’re attending the final night of The Line of Best Fit series of gigs titled Five Day Forecast at the (200 Capacity) Lexington. There’s been an impressive list of…

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks in Accra

Post published:January 19, 2026
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Thomas Naadi,BBC Africa, Accra andJean OtalorCyber Security AuthorityThe authorities released pictures of some of those found in the raids along with their equipmentGhana's security forces have arrested nine Nigerians suspected of co-ordinating a host of cyber-crime activities from makeshift offices in and around the capital, Accra.Forty-four others, believed to be victims brought to Ghana from Nigeria under false pretences, have also been detained and handed over to the immigration authority.During the two-day intelligence-led operation, raids uncovered 62 laptops,…

Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, in letter to Norway’s PM

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REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueUS President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland.In a message to Norway's prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize."Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely…

New campaign targets rising ketamine abuse

Post published:January 19, 2026
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Anna VarleSouth West home affairs correspondentBBCLiv is speaking out as part of the 'Forget The Ket' campaign"I had no tether on reality because I was so often living in psychedelic K-holes."Liv, from Bridport, Dorset, is now in recovery and is speaking out as part of the 'Forget The Ket' campaign which aims to raise awareness of the dangers associated with ketamine use and help young adults get the support they need.Nationally there has been an eight-fold increase in…

Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back

Post published:January 18, 2026
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Tom BatemanBBC News, Minnesota BBC accompanies ICE observer on the lookout for agents in MinneapolisWith 1,500 troops reportedly on standby to deploy to Minnesota, tensions are rising in the state as protests continue against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. US officials say they are targeting the "worst of the worst" but critics warn migrants with no criminal record and US citizens are being detained, too."It could be anybody," says Sunshine, as she drives around her neighbourhood, St Paul -…

Plymouth man charged with attempted murder after woman injured

Post published:January 18, 2026
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A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 70s was left injured.Eugene Pope, 23, of Harwell Street, in Plymouth, was charged with attempted murder, assault by beating, possession of a bladed/pointed article in a public place and possession of cannabis.Police were called at about 09:20 GMT on Friday to reports that a woman had been assaulted near Hastings Terrace. She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.Pope has been remanded in…