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Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters
The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. Source link
'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash kills 32
The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train. Source link
Zelensky declares state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector
Thousands of Ukrainians are without power in temperatures well below freezing, due to ongoing Russian airstrikes. Source link
Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty. Source link
From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar
The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup. Source link
Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards. Source link
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a “precautionary measure” and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran. Source link
'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' – BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran
BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran, with witnesses saying they want to ensure the world knew of the violence against protesters. Source link
'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford. Source link
Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean
The man’s powered paraglider malfunctioned causing him to crash into the water off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida. Source link