Iran plane crash: Khamenei defends armed forces in rare address - BBC News
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has defended the country's armed forces after it admitted shooting down a passenger plane by mistake.
He said the Revolutionary Guard - the elite unit responsible for the disaster - "maintained the security" of Iran.
Widespread protests and criticism from abroad have put growing pressure on Iran over its handling of the incident.
But the ayatollah tried to rally support as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time since 2012.
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January 17, 2020
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Putin's plans: What Russian president's surprise means - BBC News
It can be tricky to predict what Vladimir Putin will do next. Now the Russian president has delivered a surprise by announcing big plans to change the constitution.
Not only that, the government has quit and the country's got a new prime minister.
Just what is Putin planning? The BBC's Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains.
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January 17, 2020
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Australia fires: Preventing the spread - BBC News
Wildfires have devastated parts of Australia, and hundreds are still burning - mainly across the south-east of the country. Meanwhile, authorities are trying to contain the blazes and prevent them from spreading further. There are still 8 to 10 weeks of the bushfire season ahead.
Part of the BBC News at Ten’s coverage of the Australia fires, presented by Reeta Chakrabarti, with reporting from Clive Myrie.
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January 16, 2020
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US China Trade Deal - BBC News
The US and China have signed a partial trade deal -- aimed at easing the 18-month trade conflict -- between the world's two biggest economies. President Trump and China's vice premier Liu He attended a ceremony at the White House. Mr Trump said the agreement was a 'momentous step towards a future of fair and reciprocal trade' -- between the US and China.
Our global trade correspondent Dharshini David reports for the Ten O'Clock News, presented by Huw Edwards.
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January 15, 2020
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Alaskan wilderness survivor tells his story - BBC News
Rescue crews found Tyson Steele 23 days after his cabin burned down, killing his dog and leaving him with no shelter.
Steele survived on rationed canned food that had been charred by the fire. He plans to return Alaska to rebuild his home.
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January 16, 2020
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Lebanon protesters hit banks in 'week of wrath' - BBC News
Banks in Beirut were targeted by demonstrators during what they have called a 'week of wrath', in protest against the country's banking crisis.
Protests have been ongoing since October 2019. Lebanon's commercial banks have been restricting savers' access to their deposits and blocking most transfers abroad for more than two months.
Protesters say they will continue to take to the streets until a new government is formed.
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January 15, 2020
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Iran's turmoil in two minutes - BBC News
Since Iran's most powerful military commander, General Qasem Soleimani, was killed in a US air strike on 3 January, hundreds of thousands of civilians have taken to the streets.
There is anger at the US for his death, but also against the government for its response.
The BBC's Middle East correspondent, Martin Patience, explains what’s going on in the country.
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January 15, 2020
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Australia fires: Climate change increases the risk of wildfires - BBC News
UK scientists say the recent fires in Australia are a taste of what the world will experience as temperatures rise.
Prof Richard Betts from the Met Office Hadley Centre said we are "seeing a sign of what would be normal conditions under a future warming world of 3C".
While natural weather patterns have driven recent fires, researchers said it's "common sense" that human-induced heating is playing a role.
Last year was Australia's warmest and driest year on record.
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UK researchers have carried out a rapid analysis of the impact of climate change on the risk of wildfires happening all over the world. Their study looked at 57 research papers published since the last major review of climate science came out in 2013.
January 15, 2020
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China warned to show Taiwan respect - BBC News
Taiwan’s newly re-elected President Tsai Ing-Wen told the BBC that China needs to face reality and respect the will of the Taiwanese people. Speaking exclusively to the BBC’s John Sudworth, President Tsai said the threat is intensifying from China, which claims the self-governing island of just 23 million people as part of its territory. But she warned that any military action to try and claim Taiwan could prove costly to China.
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January 14, 2020
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Boris Johnson: Replace Iran nuclear plan with 'Trump deal' - BBC News
The PM has said the Iran nuclear deal should be replaced with a "Trump deal".
Boris Johnson said he recognised US concerns the 2015 deal was "flawed", but there had to be a way of stopping Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
"If we're going to get rid of it then we need a replacement," he told BBC Breakfast. "Let's replace it with the Trump deal."
His comments came as the UK, France and Germany triggered a dispute mechanism in the deal after violations by Iran.
There are growing fears for the future of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
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January 14, 2020
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Inside a US air base attacked by Iranian missiles - BBC News
US air base Al Asad in Iraq was targeted by Iran in response to the death of Qasem Soleimani, the top Iranian military commander, who was killed in a US air strike.
BBC Persian correspondent Nafiseh Kohnavard was allowed inside the high security base to see the damage and speak to soldiers who survived the attack.
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January 14, 2020
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Iran: 'Several people detained' for shooting down airliner - BBC News
Several people have been detained in Iran over the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane with a missile, the country's judiciary says.
Spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said investigations into the incident were continuing, but provided no details.
President Hassan Rouhani said the probe would be overseen by a "special court".
Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752 was brought down shortly after taking off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board.
Most were Iranian and Canadian citizens.
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January 14, 2020
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Royal talks on Harry and Meghan’s future – BBC News
The Queen has announced a 'period of transition' in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will divide their time between Canada and the UK. Her Majesty hosted talks at Sandringham today said she was 'entirely supportive' of Harry and Meghan's desire for a new role but she admitted she 'would have preferred them' to stay on as full-time working royals. The talks took place as Harry and his brother William issued a joint statement denying claims that their relationship had been damaged by bullying -- on Williams' part. The BBC’s Royal Correspondent Nick Witchell reports from Sandringham and Reeta Chakrabarti looks at what the developments tell us about the changing role of the monarchy in today's society
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January 13, 2020
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Hevrin Khalaf: Death of a peacemaker - BBC News
A BBC Arabic investigation has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting the Syrian-Kurdish political leader, Hevrin Khalaf, was executed by a faction of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army.
Rebel group Ahrar al-Sharqiya, which fights for the SNA, is accused of her murder, but has told the BBC it is not responsible for the politician's death.
But by speaking to members of Ahrar al-Sharqiya, as well as Hevrin Khalaf's family, former colleagues and an eyewitness, plus using open source investigation tools, the BBC has discovered a different story about what happened on 12 October 2019.
The Turkish government, which backs the Syrian National Army, has not responded to BBC requests for comment.
Video produced by: Nader Ibrahim, Rosie Garthwaite and Mustafa Khalili. Graphics by Jasmine Bonshor.
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January 14, 2020
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Taal volcano: Lava spews as 'hazardous eruption' feared - BBC News
A volcano in the Philippines has begun spewing lava, as authorities warn that a "hazardous eruption" is possible "within hours or days".
In the early hours of Monday, a weak flow of lava began seeping out of Taal volcano - located some 70km (45 miles) south of the capital Manila.
It comes after it emitted a huge plume of ash, triggering the mass evacuation of 8,000 people from the area.
Taal is the Philippines' second most active volcano.
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January 13, 2020
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Harry and Meghan: Royals gather for talks over Sussexes' future - BBC News
The Queen will meet senior royals in Sandringham later to discuss the future roles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Cambridge and the Prince of Wales will all attend, while Meghan is expected to join the discussion by phone from Canada.
The Sussexes say they plan to step back as senior members of the Royal Family.
BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond described the meeting as "royal history in the making".
It is hoped the talks will produce a "next step" on the way to defining the couple's new relationship with the Royal Family - in line with the Queen's wish to find a solution within days.
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January 13, 2020
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Can Australia's PM Scott Morrison recover from the fires? - BBC News
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has faced mounting criticism over his government's response to the bushfires and its climate policy.
Mr Morrison expressed regret over his handling of the bushfire crisis ravaging the country.
Journalist: James Wignall
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January 13, 2020
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Russian and US warships almost collide - BBC News
The US Navy said a Russian navy ship "aggressively approached" its destroyer in the Arabian Sea on Thursday while it was conducting routine operations.
The USS Farragut gave five warning blasts on its horn before the Russian warship changed course, avoiding collision.
The Russian Defence ministry has denied any wrongdoing, stating it was the US Navy that was "grossly in violation of international rules".
"The crew of the Russian warship acted professionally, performing a manoeuvre that prevented a collision with the intruder ship," the ministry's statement said.
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January 11, 2020
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Iran admits 'unintentionally' shooting down plane - BBC News
Iran has admitted "unintentionally" shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 people on board.
An investigation found that "missiles fired due to human error", President Hassan Rouhani said. He described the crash as an "unforgivable mistake".
The military said the jet turned towards a sensitive site belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and was then mistaken for a cruise missile.
Iran had previously rejected suggestions that it was to blame.
The downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 on Wednesday came just hours after Iran carried out missile strikes on two airbases housing US forces in Iraq.
The strikes were a response to the killing of senior Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike in Baghdad on 3 January.
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January 11, 2020
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Iran plane crash: Western powers suggest missile downed jet - BBC News
Evidence suggests an Iranian missile brought down a Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed near Tehran, possibly in error, Western leaders say.
Canada and the UK called for a full and thorough investigation into the crash, which killed all 176 people on board.
Iran's civil aviation chief, however, said he was "certain" that the plane was not hit by a missile.
The crash came just hours after Iran carried out missile strikes on two airbases housing US forces in Iraq.
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January 10, 2020
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A number of British cities aim to go carbon neutral by 2030 to fight climate change.
Glasgow – which will host a major United Nations climate change summit in November 2020 – is one of them. But bringing the carbon footprint of a whole city down to zero requires big changes. So what can be done, and how quickly?
The BBC's Laura Foster has been looking at the challenges that the city faces.
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Three brothers from Scotland have set three world records, after rowing the Atlantic Ocean in just 35 days. 👏🏅Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean are the first three brothers to row any ocean, as well as the youngest trio and the fastest trio to ever row the Atlantic. 🚣♂️ Tap the link in our bio 👆 to read more about their achievement.
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New PM, new government and plans to change the constitution. Just what is Russia's President Putin up to? BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains. #russia #politics #bbcnews
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A riot of colour greets people browsing a shop selling decorations in Hanoi, Vietnam ahead of Lunar New Year.
The festival officially begins on 25 January and signals the start of the Year of the Rat. 🐀
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It's been linked to a year of extremes – from bushfires to torrential rains – so what do we know about climate change?
The BBC has revealed plans for a year-long series of special programming and coverage on the subject.
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Australians have been celebrating the arrival of some much-needed rain in some of the areas which have been affected by bushfires. The wet weather has brought welcome respite for people living in parts of south-eastern Australia, although much more rain is needed to extinguish the fires. Storms in Melbourne have also helped disperse some of the smoke which contributed to hazardous air quality in recent days. #rain #weather #bushfires #australia #bbcnews
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"Ten extraordinary days on the streets of Iran." BBC Middle East correspondent Martin Patience breaks down how Iran went from a "fleeting moment of national unity" to "raw anger". #iran #bbcnews
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"The moment of crisis has come" in efforts to tackle climate change, Sir David Attenborough has warned. According to the renowned naturalist and broadcaster, "we have been putting things off for year after year". #environment #climatechange #bbcnews
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"I was excited to be warm again." 30-year-old Tyson Steele has been rescued after surviving more than three weeks in the Alaskan wilderness with little food and shelter, after a fire destroyed his remote cabin. He lived on canned foods that survived the blaze and made a basic tent out of debris in the sub-zero temperatures. Unfortunately he was unable to save his chocolate labrador. #Survivor #outdoors #Alaska #USA #bbcnews
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61,000 tonnes of sand is going to be dumped on Miami Beach to counter rising sea levels. The US Army Corps of Engineers has been distributing sand along the beach in Florida as part of a $16m project to widen the beaches, fight erosion and protect properties from storm surges. (📷Joe Raedle/Getty Images) #MiamiBeach #Miami #Florida #US #beach #climatechange #bbcnews
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Meet the Coffin Club - a group of older people who get together every week to personalise their coffins, socialise and tackle the silence that surrounds death. "It's healing to talk about these things, [death] should be a celebration," says Katie who set up the group. The clubs have caught on, with new groups popping up all around the world. #coffinclub #newzealand
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Children and adults were treated for skin irritation and breathing problems, after a plane dumped fuel over several schools as it made an emergency landing in Los Angeles. Tap the link in our bio to read more about what happened.
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