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Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza says he can 'breathe again'

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:25
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.

'I can breathe again' says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:25
In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023.

The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:24
Fashion's finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.

British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:22
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.

Boss Mitchell extends England contract as Scarratt joins coaching staff

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:01
John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029 and Emily Scarratt joins the coaching staff.

France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:00
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:00
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 16:00
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:42
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.

Why does Keir Starmer's visit matter to China?

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:39
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.

Why does Keir Starmer's visit matter to China?

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:39
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:29
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 15:19
Yaser Jabbar specialised in limb-lengthening and reconstruction for children with complex problems.

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 14:37
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.

Girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 14:35
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.

Brighton to reject £20m Forest bid for Ayari

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 14:32
Brighton are set to reject a £20m offer from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Yasin Ayari.

The last chance - will Alcaraz & Sinner be stopped in Melbourne?

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 13:59
Few people predicted anything other than Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meeting in the Australian Open final - will Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic stop them?

Teen admits murdering schoolboy, 12, on walk home

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 13:45
Leo Ross is thought to be the youngest knife crime victim in the West Midlands.

Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 13:36
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after the world number one beat Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-3, despite being called for hindrance by umpire Louise Azemar Engzell for grunting during a rally.

Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 13:30
Hospital report highlights widespread problems with Yaser Jabbar's operations.

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