Global World News Digest
Multi-Source Editorial Roundup • Thursday, 29 January 2026
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC’s Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger’s capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.
‘Don’t take us to a hospital’: Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Panic on crowded Ukraine train – passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike
The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.
Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer
Singh has been one of the most loved and recognisable voices of Bollywood for more than a decade.
Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew “suffered a fatal accident”.
At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says its armed forces are ready “with their fingers on the trigger” to respond to any aggression.
Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU’s Kallas
The EU foreign policy chief’s remarks come days after Nato’s secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence.
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to “past business relationships”.
‘I don’t let bullies win,’ says US congresswoman Omar after substance thrown at her
The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid.
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.
Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate
A complaint has been filed by Ecuador, whose consular staff prevented the agent from entering.
Trump says government will ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.
Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Donald Trump’s son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.
‘I couldn’t save them’ – US mum’s horror as three sons die falling through pond ice
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana’s foreign minister says the influencer is a “worthy ambassador”, but some Ghanaians criticised the move.
During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro’s removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.
Is the US preparing to strike Iran again?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.
Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea’s former first lady?
Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.
The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric
Abena Christine Jon’el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.
Who is Tom Homan, Trump’s ‘border tsar’ deployed to Minneapolis?
The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.