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Jan 16, 2026
Can Canada and China repair their relationship?
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From the BBC World Service: Canada’s Mark Carney and China’s Xi Jinping announced a "new strategic partnership" at a meeting in Beijing.
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Jan 15, 2026
Will the focus on Greenland attract international investors?
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From the BBC World Service: As the U.S. eyes control of Greenland, investors are starting to examine how Greenland’s extensive mineral resources might be tapped.
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Jan 14, 2026
In the face of a trade war, China defies the odds
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From the BBC World Service: China has announced record export numbers and the largest trade surplus in global history.
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Jan 13, 2026
AI deepfakes could lead to fines and country-wide bans
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From the BBC World Service: Today, we hear about mounting pressures on Elon Musk’s Grok, which has been used to create explicit images.
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Jan 12, 2026
AI and the entry-level job market
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From the BBC World Service: As recent grads struggle to find work, is AI to blame?
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Jan 9, 2026
Iran's government cuts internet access
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From the BBC World Service: Protests in the country began with demonstrations from shopkeepers over the plummeting value of Iranian currency.
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Jan 8, 2026
A bumpy ride ahead for bond markets
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From the BBC World Service: For bond markets across the globe, another year of uncertainty may be on the horizon.
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Jan 7, 2026
Thousands stranded amid flight cancellations in Amsterdam
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From the BBC World Service: A shortage of anti-freeze for de-icing planes at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is partly to blame.
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Jan 6, 2026
Venezuela's interim president sworn in
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From the BBC World Service: Delcy Rodríguez vowed to guarantee "the economic and social tranquillity of our people."
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Jan 5, 2026
Venezuela wakes up to continued uncertainty
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From the BBC World Service: The U.S. stunned the world with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. We’ll discuss the fallout.
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