Clergy reported that about 172 worshippers were abducted from two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State, and nine people escaped; further official details are still awaited.
Craig Guildford will retire as chief constable of West Midlands police after an inquiry found the force used "exaggerated and untrue" intelligence to justify a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Esther Ghey and other bereaved parents have written to party leaders urging support for a Lords amendment that would stop under-16s from becoming social media users; peers are due to vote on the change this week.
An academic review led by Anglia Ruskin University reports that bamboo shoots are linked to benefits for gut function, blood sugar control and blood-fat markers, but the authors found only four qualifying human studies.
Valentino Garavani died at home in Rome at 93, his foundation announced; his body will repose at the foundation headquarters on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of a funeral on Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Cheltenham begins a busy run of trials and key meetings ahead of the March festival, and several British-trained horses currently figure among early favourites for major races.
Paul Timson will release the single Love, Love, Love on February 12 with all proceeds going to Highland Hospice, and he will perform in-store at HMV Inverness on February 14.
A schedule of Sunday services and regular weekday events for churches in Bexhill and Battle is published, covering Sunday 25 January and several midweek activities. Many listings include service times, occasional special events and links or contact details for the individual churches.
Sega has begun Puyo Puyo's 35th anniversary under the Dairensa! project, sharing new artwork and a teaser site that points to a livestream on 1 February; Japan-focused pop-up stores and collaboration events are planned through March.
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations after a final that featured a late awarded penalty and a temporary walk-off by most of their players.
