Marine Le Pen’s political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be “deeply worrying” for democracy. Read More
Prashant Tamang death: Fans pay tribute to Indian Idol winner News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Prashant Tamang, who won the popular Indian Idol reality show in 2007, died this week at the age of 43. Read More
Craig Silvey: Australian author charged with distributing child exploitation material News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home. Read More
Josh Cavallo: Pioneering gay footballer accuses former club of homophobia News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Adelaide United says it “categorically rejects” Cavallo’s claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality. Read More
How will investigators determine if ICE shooting was justified? News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC. Read More
Philippines landfill collapse: Death toll rises to 11 News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris. Read More
Vijay: The Indian film star turning politician in Tamil Nadu News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes. Read More
Uganda elections 2026: Yoweri Museveni and Bobi Wine battle for the votes of a young electorate News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Thursday’s election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries. Read More
How one woman lures foreign recruits to Russia’s front line in Ukraine News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat. Read More
Randa Abdel-Fattah: How Adelaide Writers’ Week imploded after axing Palestinian author News / January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Randa Abdel-Fattah has called the cancellation of her appearance a “shameless act of anti-Palestinian racism’. Read More