the bbc finds evidence of a mounting death toll in rural areas. we ll be live in sydney for australia day and examine the divisions over the country s colonial legacy, with many young people shunning the holiday. and there is new evidence that the way humans communicate could have come from apes. live from our studio in singapore, this is bbc news it s newsday. hello and welcome to the programme. meta has announced it will reinstate donald trump s facebook and instagram accounts, two years after he was suspended following the capitol riots. nick clegg, the president of global affairs, has laid out the reasons for the decision on the meta website. he says: and that: the former us president has also given his reaction on his own social media platform, truth social, saying: he goes on to say that: peter bowes told me more about the events leading up to donald trump s removal. he was removed from facebook the day after the january six riots, the assault on congress. the former
India is set to mark its 75th Republic Day on 26 January, distinct from Independence Day. The theme, Viksit Bharat and Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka, encapsulates democratic aspirations. Republic Day signifies India s transition to a republic on 26 January 1950, marking a constitutional foundation. Celebrations include a historic Parade with 100 women artists, recognizing national contributions. Independence Day commemorates freedom fighters valor with cultural events, kite flying, and flag hoisting nationwide.
On Republic Day 2024, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik once again did what he does best - create sand art dedicated to India's 75th Republic Day celebrations.