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'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise

Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a8fzNWY

World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

Dawit Isaak has been held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/51TGb8F

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xp9jA4C

Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kdpKqYt

In Russia's shadow: The Baltics wait for Europe's strategic new railway

Building the link to western Europe has become more urgent as the Baltics see Russia as a threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LaoACW7

Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QNLH4tk

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMTgEeb

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIo4lPp

Watch: Moment road worker dodges high-speed truck crash

Footage shows a truck crash and almost hit a highway worker on the side of an Interstate in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fWMlaH

No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but the change he brings may not be to its liking, writes Lucy Williamson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDpV9yJ

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pAovy7x

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JS0w6a7

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYbqocL

At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OMyW3m

Spanish flood rescuers focus search on underground car parks

Teams are searching sites including a shopping centre car park for missing people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gmiFraY

Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nmZB2bG

Angry crowds confront Spanish king in flood-hit Valencia

Angry crowds shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPfc2E6

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9L8Jt0G

From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yH4iLU6

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vVDgopa

Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tF3qPag

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly

Various factors, including drivers becoming trapped in their cars, poor planning by officials and extreme rainfall being exacerbated by climate change are all likely to have contributed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Lf6CiH

Instagram-famous squirrel seized by US authorities

Environmental authorities said they were responding to complaints of "potentially unsafe housing of wildlife". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kjbuiev

Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pr5mu24