Gambia’s electoral commission chief ‘goes into hiding’
The Gambia’s electoral commission chief has gone into hiding, his family tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
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Brazil prison riot kills more than 50 in Amazonas state
More than 50 people are killed in a prison riot in Amazonas state in northern Brazil. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
IS conflict: Baghdad suicide car bomb blast kills 35
At least 35 people are killed in a suicide car bomb attack claimed by IS in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad. BBC News – Middle East
Train fares rise by an average of 2.3%
Passengers face higher rail fares across the UK as average price increases of 2.3% are introduced. BBC News – Business
Donald Trump makes top Republican fear environmental future
A leading US Republican fears for the future of her grandchildren with Donald Trump as president. BBC News – US & Canada
Second girl dies after Oldham ‘hit-and-run’
A second girl dies after an apparent hit-and-run in Oldham on New Year’s Eve. BBC News – UK