Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
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Today's Headlines January 31
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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.
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Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states
At least seven people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services.
The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen
The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign
Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.
Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'
In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.
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Sport
Barcelona 6-1 Sevilla (Agg: 6-3): Barca into Copa del Rey semi-finals
Barcelona overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit as they thrash Sevilla 6-1 to win 6-3 on aggregate and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Liverpool 1-1 Leicester City: Harry Maguire cancels out Sadio Mane goal
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes snow on the Anfield pitch contributed to a frustrating night as his side was held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester.
Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute
Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.
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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen
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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?
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Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'
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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia
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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.
Business
Fed puts future rate rises on hold as pledges patience
The US central bank says it can "afford to wait" before making further interest rate rises.
China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise
The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.
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Technology
Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.
DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption
The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft.
Capital
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What time does your brain work best?
Brain power changes during the day – so when should you do difficult tasks?
 
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A tiny nation that boosts expat careers
A lesser-known archipelago that draws foreign professionals
Culture
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Ten films to watch in February
Our pick of the films coming out next month
 
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The women behind icon Christian Dior
How the designer’s formidable, elegant entourage helped shape the Dior look
Earth
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'Chimpanzees are just like us'
What can we learn from how chimps behave?
 
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BBC Earth has moved
Visit us at our new home - BBCEarth.com
Future
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The super-sense keeping elephants safe
New technology is helping to protect endangered animals
 
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The plight of Japan’s modern hermits
Might technology offer the solution to their social isolation?
Travel
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Japan's bizarre ‘dancing zombie squid’
How did such an unusual delicacy see the light of day?
 
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What really caused Armenia's revolution
Seeds of change were inadvertently sowed along one street
 
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