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- Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'on January 17, 2026 at 3:05 pm
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.
- Iran supreme leader admits thousands killed during recent protestson January 17, 2026 at 2:43 pm
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.
- From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian presidenton January 17, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
- Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gazaon January 17, 2026 at 2:31 pm
Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.
- Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested pollon January 17, 2026 at 2:28 pm
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
- Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdrawon January 17, 2026 at 12:06 pm
This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.
- Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'on January 17, 2026 at 8:08 am
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.
- US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICEon January 17, 2026 at 7:22 am
It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.
- Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York Cityon January 17, 2026 at 6:48 am
Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.
- Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?on January 17, 2026 at 6:32 am
The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza.