Today's Headlines: White House hopefuls in final Iowa plea, Stricken ship heading for French coast, Zika emergency talks to take place

White House hopefuls in final Iowa plea

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Top News Stories White House hopefuls in final Iowa plea The men and women hoping to be US president are making a final pitch to people in Iowa, where the first votes for party nominations will be cast on Monday. Myanmar set for historic new parliament Hundreds of MPs have gathered for a new session of Myanmar's parliament, set to choose its first democratically elected government in more than 50 years. Stricken ship heading for French coast A stricken cargo ship is heading towards the French coast, maritime authorities say, but there are hopes it can be towed to safety before it runs aground. China punishes 27 for wrongful execution Twenty-seven Chinese officials are being penalised for the wrongful execution of a teenager, state news agency Xinhua says.   Zika emergency talks to take place An emergency meeting of the World Health Organization will discuss the unprecedented Zika outbreak and whether to declare a global emergency. Sport Transfer deadline day Headlines from the papers, latest rumours, news and deals on transfer deadline day. Plus - vote on the best move so far. Can Djokovic become the greatest? Commentators John Lloyd and Andrew Castle on the "Lionel Messi of tennis" - and what Andy Murray can do to compete. Can Djokovic become the greatest? Commentators John Lloyd and Andrew Castle on the "Lionel Messi of tennis" - and what Andy Murray can do to compete. Top Videos VIDEO: Security tightened at Venice carnival VIDEO: Monk: Donating organs 'good karma' VIDEO: The man creating castles out of ice VIDEO: New prayer space for Western Wall

Magazine Making money out of the migrant crisis The business making money out of the migrant crisis Business Barclays facing $70m US trading fine US regulators are set to fine UK-based Barclays Bank $70m (£49m) for misleading investors about its US "dark pool" trading operations. China arrests 21 for $7.6bn 'scam' China arrests 21 people involved in an online finance scam alleged to have robbed some 50bn yuan ($7.6bn) from around 900,000 investors.   Technology Facebook bans private gun adverts Private individuals will no longer be allowed to advertise guns on Facebook and Instagram after the sites announced rule changes. Spam text programmer spared jail A computer expert avoids jail after being convicted of helping send millions of spam messages. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Last chance to see: Alex Katz The work of American artist Alex Katz is on show until February 7th at the Guggenheim Bilbao.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos This is the last Land Rover Defender After 68 years, production ends for Britain's iconic 4x4   Can Uber tame drunken riders? The on-demand ride service is using a child's toy to curb assaults on drivers Capital Too many short stints on your CV? The job lasted only a few months, should you include it on your resume?   Proof that mum really did know best The best advice ever, from the mothers of the world Culture Why is the US obsessed with guns? Our critic looks at the firearms documentary causing controversy at Sundance   The mystery of the washed-up whales Our fascination with the unknown Earth The biggest dinosaur that ever lived It was the largest animal to stomp the Earth   Why did 'the hand of God' appear? The astonishing fireball cloud was seen over Portugal this week Future How to pick the perfect plane seatmate There's a way to choose your flying companion – would you use it?   Are these robot cats cute or creepy? Watch this android pet and decide for yourself Travel Five bone-chilling destinations Looking for an adventure this year? Look no further.   See inside a notorious Siberian prison Open for more than 130 years – it's believed that no one ever escaped

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