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Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 9:05pm
Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.
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At least 21 dead, dozens missing in massive Pakistan mall fire

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 7:43am
The blaze at the Gul Plaza in Karachi raged for more than 24 hours before it was put out.
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Factory explosion in China kills four, injures 84

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 6:45am
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.
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Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 4:38am
In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.
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Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 4:32am
Sanae Takaichi, who took office office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.
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China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 2:12am
Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.
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China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink

BBC News - January 19, 2026 - 2:12am
Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.
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Architect behind Singapore's public housing system dies aged 87

BBC News - January 18, 2026 - 11:57pm
Liu helped shape the landscape of modern Singapore with its distinctive public housing blocks.
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Boy fighting for life after being mauled by shark in Australia

BBC News - January 18, 2026 - 9:10pm
The 12-year-old was jumping off a rock ledge in the Sydney Harbour when he was mauled by a shark.
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Vietnam's Communist Party congress meets to pick new leaders​

BBC News - January 18, 2026 - 8:58pm
To Lam, the current party general secretary, is seen as the lead contender for the top job.
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Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84

BBC News - January 18, 2026 - 7:53pm
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.
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Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire

BBC News - January 18, 2026 - 10:00am
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.
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'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

BBC News - January 17, 2026 - 6:08pm
Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.
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'Young 40s': Gen Z has found a new way to mock millennials for their style in South Korea

BBC News - January 17, 2026 - 6:08pm
Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.
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Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'

BBC News - January 17, 2026 - 3:08am
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.
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India's astrotourism boom draws urban stargazers beyond city limits

BBC News - January 16, 2026 - 8:12pm
Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.
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India's astrotourism boom draws urban stargazers beyond city limits

BBC News - January 16, 2026 - 8:12pm
Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.
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India's astrotourism boom draws urban stargazers beyond city limits

BBC News - January 16, 2026 - 8:12pm
Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.
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A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown

BBC News - January 16, 2026 - 6:16pm
The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.
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A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown

BBC News - January 16, 2026 - 6:16pm
The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.
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