Two held over English Channel migrant crossings
An Iranian and a Briton are arrested on suspicion of arranging “movement of migrants” across the Channel. BBC News – UK
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Donald Trump shrugs off Mitt Romney’s attack on his record
The US president reminds his fellow Republican that he lost when he stood for president. BBC News – US & Canada
Jacob Zuma: Ex South Africa president in row over music album
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma is recording an album of protest songs, to be paid for with public money. BBC News – Africa
Rail fares rise by 3.1% in England and Wales
The price hike comes into force on Wednesday despite a 13-year low in punctuality across the network. BBC News – UK
Bottrop: Four injured in Germany in New Year’s Eve ‘racist attack’
A 50-year-old man is accused of driving into people in Bottrop, injuring Syrian and Afghan citizens. BBC News – Europe
Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s new far-right president urges unity
Jair Bolsonaro wants a “national pact” to free Brazil of corruption, crime and economic mismanagement. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean