120-150Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist. Read More On
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Historic comic & record saleA rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 — the 1938 comic that introduced the world to Superman and is considered the birth of the superhero genre — has **sold in a private deal for a record-breaking $15 million, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold
120-150A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze. Read More On
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Severe bushfires are raging across southeastern Australia, especially the state of Victoria, where extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions have fuelled dozens of blazes.
120-150Rosita Salvador Mabuiango’s mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water. Read More On
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Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, known worldwide as the “miracle baby” after her extraordinary birth during Mozambique’s devastating 2000 floods, has died at age 25 after a prolonged illness.
120-150The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country. Read More On
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Protesters inside Iran report that security forces fired directly into crowds of largely unarmed demonstrators with assault-style weapons, killing people where they stood. Many witnesses described chaotic scenes in city streets with gunfire from security units and plainclothes personnel.
120-150Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted. Read More On
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U.S. President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House this Thursday — her visit has been formally confirmed by a White House official.
120-150As many as six players made their RCB debuts while MI handed a maiden cap to two players Read More On
120-150If he is not “able to steer the ship”, head coach concedes, “maybe there is someone better” for job Read More On
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England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is open to an “evolution” in how the national team plays but insists he won’t relinquish control over his coaching philosophy and leadership role. McCullum emphasized that while adaptation and innovation are important, he remains committed to his core principles and vision for England’s cricket approach, especially in fast-paced formats like T20 and ODI. His comments underscore a balance between flexibility in tactics and steadfastness in overall strategy as the team prepares for upcoming major tournaments.
120-150They have been grouped with South Africa, Tanzania, and West Indies at the Under-19 World Cup Read More On
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Afghanistan has announced its 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, with Mahboob Khan named captain as the team prepares to compete in Group D alongside South Africa, West Indies and Tanzania. The squad blends promising batting talent with a strong bowling lineup, including 18-year-old off-spinner Wahidullah Zadran, who is highlighted as a key bowler after gaining experience in senior-level tournaments such as the ILT20. Afghanistan secured their World Cup place by winning the Asia Qualifier last year and will begin their campaign in mid-January in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
120-150Gustavo Petro tells the BBC’s Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”, after Trump threatened Colombia with military action. Read More On
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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has warned that his country faces a “real threat” of U.S. military action, telling the BBC that recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump — including suggestions that a military operation in Colombia “sounds good” — have raised serious concerns in Bogotá. Petro criticised what he described as a growing U.S. approach that treats other nations as part of a U.S. “empire,” a stance he says could isolate Washington internationally. He also sharply accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of behaviour he likened to “Nazi brigades,” deepening diplomatic strain. Though Trump and Petro held a phone call and plan to meet, Petro’s comments reflect escalating tensions over issues including drug trafficking, regional security and sovereignty.
120-150Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran’s second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces. Read More On
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Huge anti-government protests have erupted across Tehran and numerous Iranian cities, with videos — including footage verified by BBC Persian — showing thousands of demonstrators marching on major streets, chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and calling for political change. The unrest, now in its twelfth consecutive day, began amid economic anger over a collapsing currency and rising costs and has spread to more than 100 cities and towns nationwide. Protesters have been heard shouting phrases like “Death to the dictator” and “Long live the shah” and some have removed surveillance cameras in acts of defiance, even as authorities impose a nationwide internet blackout to restrict communications. Human rights groups report dozens of deaths and thousands of arrests as tensions between demonstrators and security forces intensify.
