Nawal Al-MaghafiSenior international investigations correspondent, Yemen Liam weir / BBC One of the sites had several shipping containers with little ventilation, where detainees said up to 60 men were held The BBC has been given access to detention facilities on former United Arab Emirates military bases in Yemen, confirming long-standing allegations of a network of […]
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Winter storm live updates: At least 11 states declare state of emergency
The storm begins Friday afternoon with snow and ice in New Mexico. By the evening, Dallas will see a wintry mix and Oklahoma City will see some snow. Saturday is the most significant days for dangerous icing and heavy snow for the South. By Saturday morning, the wintry mix and freezing rain will be stretching […]
Winter storm; Minnesota protests; Zelenskyy at Davos : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Tens of millions of people are bracing for a life-threatening ice and snowstorm that will slam much of the U.S., placing many […]
Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire | Syria’s War News
Exhausted by war, Damascus longs for unity as ceasefire sparks hope. But questions of integration and stability remain. Listen to this article | 4 mins Damascus, Syria – Damascus had breathed a sigh of relief when a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was announced on the night of January 18. […]
Ukraine, Russia and US set for rare trilateral talks amid hopes for a breakthrough – Europe live | World news
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature French foreign minister to travel to Greenland in coming weeks in show of support French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot will travel to Greenland in the coming weeks to show France’s support for the territory amid interest from Donald Trump. Speaking on […]
US officially leaves World Health Organization
The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest donors. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order signalling the withdrawal a year ago, having criticised the organisation for being too “China-centric” during the Covid pandemic. The US Department of Health and Human Services […]
Video President Trump says ‘framework’ reached for Greenland deal
President Trump says ‘framework’ reached for Greenland deal Trump on Wednesday said he and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have “formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland,” but did not offer further details on the deal. January 22, 2026 Source link
TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity : NPR
The icon for the TikTok video sharing app is seen on a smartphone in Marple Township, Pa., Feb. 28, 2023. Matt Slocum/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion […]
Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts | Humanitarian Crises News
Tigray, Ethiopia – Lately, 88-year-old Nireayo Wubet spends many of his days burying friends and family members. As he grieves, he worries about whether there will be anyone left to offer him a decent burial when the time comes, as severe hunger ravages a large swath of his village in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. “We […]
Trump sparks anger with claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line
Watch: Labour and Conservative MPs criticise Trump Afghanistan remarks Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” during the war in Afghanistan. Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an “absolute insult” to the 457 British service […]