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Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line
AFP - 1h ago
Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again on Wednesday on opposing sides as …
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French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
AFP - 2h ago
Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without …
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Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as …
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Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Swiatek, US threats
AFP - 3h ago
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a …
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NATO, Greenland vow to boost Arctic security after Trump threats
AFP - 3h ago
NATO and Greenland's government on Monday said they intended to work on strengthening the defence of the Danish …
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AI helps fuel new era of medical self-testing
AFP - 3h ago
Beyond smart watches and rings, artificial intelligence is being used to make self-testing for major diseases more …
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Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell
AFP - 4h ago
Former Federal Reserve chiefs on Monday sharply criticized a US criminal probe into current chair Jerome Powell, calling …
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Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader, Caracas under pressure
AFP - 5h ago
Washington announced Monday Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week …
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Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goal
Jan 12 2026
US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing …
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Iran protest toll mounts as government stages mass rallies
Jan 12 2026
A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, a rights group said on Monday, as …
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Jerome Powell: The careful Fed chair standing firm against Trump
Jan 12 2026
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has generally avoided escalation in the face of Donald Trump's relentless …
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Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles
Jan 12 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at …
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Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House
Jan 12 2026
US President Donald Trump is considering air strikes on Iran to stop a crackdown on protesters, the White House said …
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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine warns of protests if polls rigged
Jan 12 2026
Uganda's opposition leader told AFP on Monday that he would call for protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this …
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Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach
Jan 12 2026
Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro …
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Cuba denies being in talks with Trump on potential deal
Jan 12 2026
Cuba's leader on Monday reacted defiantly to President Donald Trump's threats to "make a deal" or pay the price in the …
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Venezuela releases more political prisoners as pressure builds
Jan 12 2026
Venezuela said Monday it had freed dozens more political prisoners as rights groups questioned the numbers and family …
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Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
Jan 12 2026
Meta on Monday appointed banker Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, tapping a former member of the …
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Venezuela releases more political prisoners
Jan 12 2026
Venezuela said Monday it had freed dozens more political prisoners as rights groups questioned the numbers and family …
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US prosecutors open probe of Fed chief, escalating Trump-Powell clash
Jan 12 2026
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting a rare rebuke from the central …
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Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll
Jan 12 2026
Iranian authorities on Monday sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies in the wake of …
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Swiss inferno bar owner detained for three months
Jan 12 2026
The co-owner of a Swiss bar which went up in flames during New Year celebrations has been placed in preventive detention …
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Rohingya 'targeted for destruction' by Myanmar, ICJ hears
Jan 12 2026
Myanmar deliberately targeted the Rohingya minority with "horrific violence" in a bid to destroy the community, Gambia's …
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US Fed chief warns of 'intimidation' after criminal subpoenas
Jan 12 2026
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman …
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Iran says 'prepared for war' as alarm grows over protest toll
Jan 12 2026
Iran's foreign minister said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from …
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Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai
Jan 12 2026
A Hong Kong court heard sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of …
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US prosecutors open criminal probe into Federal Reserve
Jan 12 2026
US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman …
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Fed chair Powell says targeted by federal probe
Jan 12 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that US prosecutors have opened a probe into his comments to …
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'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes
Jan 12 2026
"One Battle After Another" reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while "Hamnet" sprung a …
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Trump says Iran 'want to negotiate' after reports of hundreds killed in protests
Jan 12 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly …
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List of key Golden Globe winners
Jan 12 2026
Here are the winners in key categories for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday.
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Trump vows to cut off Cuba's oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro
Jan 12 2026
US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to …
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US sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman's killing
Jan 12 2026
Hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis, the US homeland security chief said Sunday, brushing aside …
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Trump says working well with Venezuela's new leaders, open to meeting
Jan 12 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration was working well with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy …
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Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by US Justice Department
Jan 12 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice …
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Chalamet, 'One Battle' among winners at Golden Globes
Jan 12 2026
"One Battle After Another" was among the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, though its star Leonardo DiCaprio …
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Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty
Jan 12 2026
After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil …
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Golden Globes kick off with 'One Battle' among favorites
Jan 12 2026
The Golden Globes kicked off Sunday, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to dominate the glitzy …
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Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
Jan 12 2026
Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's …
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'One Battle After Another' heads into Golden Globes as favorite
Jan 11 2026
Hollywood's A-listers walked the red carpet Sunday ahead of the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle …
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Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threats
Jan 11 2026
Denmark's prime minister on Sunday said her country faces a "decisive moment" in its diplomatic battle with the United …
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Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing', govt calls counter-protests
Jan 11 2026
Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic …
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Venezuelans await political prisoners' release after government vow
Jan 11 2026
Venezuelans waited Sunday for more political prisoners to be freed as ousted president Nicolas Maduro defiantly claimed …
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman's killing
Jan 11 2026
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis, …
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Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing' of protesters
Jan 11 2026
Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic …
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Venezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'
Jan 11 2026
Venezuelans waited Sunday for more political prisoners to be freed as ousted president Nicolas Maduro defiantly claimed …
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Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
Jan 11 2026
US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, drawing an angry …
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Syria govt forces take control of Aleppo's Kurdish neighbourhoods
Jan 11 2026
Syria's government was in full control of Aleppo on Sunday after taking over the city's Kurdish neighbourhoods and …
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Iran protest death toll rises as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre'
Jan 11 2026
At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three …
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Venezuelans await release of more political prisoners, Maduro 'doing well'
Jan 11 2026
Venezuelans were waiting for more political prisoners to be released on Sunday, as ousted president Nicolas Maduro …
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New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre'
Jan 11 2026
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as …
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Fresh protests in Iran as internet blackout persists
Jan 11 2026
Anti-government chants filled the streets of Iran's capital on Saturday night, as protesters pressed the biggest …
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Syria's Kurdish fighters agree to leave Aleppo after deadly clashes
Jan 11 2026
Syria's Kurdish fighters said Sunday that they agreed under a ceasefire to withdraw from Aleppo after days of fighting …
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Maduro loyalists stage modest rally as Venezuelan govt courts US
Jan 11 2026
Several hundred supporters of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro staged protests in the capital Saturday, a week …
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Rallies across US after woman shot and killed by immigration agent
Jan 11 2026
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday chanting the name of the woman killed by a …
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Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast as Nigeria set up AFCON semi with Morocco
Jan 10 2026
Mohamed Salah's Egypt knocked reigning champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win in the …
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US urges fresh talks between Syria govt, Kurds after deadly clashes
Jan 10 2026
The United States and the European Union on Saturday urged the Syrian government and Kurdish authorities to return to …
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Rosenior makes flying start as Chelsea rout Charlton in FA Cup
Jan 10 2026
Chelsea's new manager Liam Rosenior enjoyed the perfect start to his reign as the Blues thrashed Charlton 5-1 in the FA …
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'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat
Jan 10 2026
Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Donald Trump again suggested …
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Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent
Jan 10 2026
Thousands of demonstrators chanting the name of the woman killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis took to the city's …
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Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions Ivory Coast
Jan 10 2026
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a …
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Villa's FA Cup win at Spurs leaves Frank on the brink
Jan 10 2026
Aston Villa pushed Tottenham boss Thomas Frank closer to the sack with a 2-1 win over the Dane's troubled side in the FA …
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Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro's fall
Jan 10 2026
The prisoner's face lit up when his wife visited and told him that the man responsible for his detention was himself …
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Venezuela loyalists to rally one week after Maduro's capture
Jan 10 2026
Supporters of Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro geared up for a mass protest Saturday to mark one week since his …
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Iran crackdown fears grow as protests persist
Jan 10 2026
Rights groups expressed alarm on Saturday that Iranian authorities were intensifying a deadly crackdown under cover of …
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Osimhen leads Nigeria past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals
Jan 10 2026
Victor Osimhen scored one goal and set up another as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations …
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Weekend of US protests after woman killed by immigration agent
Jan 10 2026
Hundreds of rallies were planned for Saturday and Sunday across the United States to protest actions of the federal …
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North Korea accuses South of another drone incursion
Jan 10 2026
North Korea accused the South on Saturday of flying another spy drone over its territory this month, a claim that Seoul …
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Holders Palace suffer biggest ever FA Cup shock, Man City hit 10
Jan 10 2026
Holders Crystal Palace succumbed to the biggest shock in FA Cup history with a 2-1 defeat at sixth-tier Macclesfield on …
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Anger over fatal Minneapolis shooting fuels US protests
Jan 10 2026
Fresh demonstrations were planned across the United States this weekend in the wake of the fatal shooting of a woman by …
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New rallies erupt in Iran as crackdown fears grow
Jan 10 2026
Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as activists on …
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Venezuela says in talks with US to restore diplomatic ties
Jan 10 2026
Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday with US envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces …
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New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized
Jan 10 2026
Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the …
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Greenland's parties say they don't want to be under US
Jan 10 2026
Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Donald Trump again suggested …
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New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown
Jan 10 2026
Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more …
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Anger over Minneapolis shooting probe fuels protests
Jan 10 2026
Local officials in Minneapolis slammed federal agencies Friday for excluding them from the probe into an immigration …
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Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors -- and hits skepticism
Jan 09 2026
US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives Friday to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a …
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Minneapolis asks to join probe into woman's killing by immigration officer
Jan 09 2026
Local officials in Minneapolis slammed federal agencies Friday for excluding them from the probe into an immigration …
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Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majors - and hits skepticism
Jan 09 2026
US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives Friday to invest in Venezuela's vast reserves, but was met with a …
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Kyiv mayor calls for temporary evacuation over heating outages
Jan 09 2026
Mass heating outages caused by Russian strikes on Kyiv are set to last into the weekend, as the capital's mayor called …
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Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026
Jan 09 2026
AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and …
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Trump meets oil executives, says $100 bn pledged for Venezuela
Jan 09 2026
US President Donald Trump met with the heads of major oil companies on Friday after saying the world's biggest producers …
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Defiant Khamenei slams protests as Iran presses internet shutdown
Jan 09 2026
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday vowed the Islamic republic would not back down in the face of the …
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'Devastated' Switzerland grieves New Year inferno victims
Jan 09 2026
Switzerland held a national day of mourning Friday for the 40 mostly young people killed when fire ravaged a ski resort …
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Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe
Jan 09 2026
Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe on Friday, claiming more lives, causing travel mayhem, …
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Trump says he scrapped new Venezuela attack after prisoner release
Jan 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday he called off a second wave of attacks on Venezuela after securing cooperation …
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'Devastated' Switzerland grieves deadly New Year fire
Jan 09 2026
Switzerland held a national day of mourning Friday for the 40 mostly young people killed when fire ravaged a ski resort …
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Defiant Khamenei insists 'won't back down' in face of Iran protests
Jan 09 2026
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face …
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Kyiv mayor calls for temporary evacuation after Russian strikes
Jan 09 2026
Russian strikes cut heating to half of the Ukrainian capital on Friday, prompting the mayor to issue an exceptional call …
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Storms pummel northern Europe causing travel mayhem and power cuts
Jan 09 2026
Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe on Friday, disrupting air and rail travel and cutting …
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France has right to say 'no' to US, Paris says
Jan 09 2026
France has the right to say "no" to its historical ally the United States when it acts in a way deemed unacceptable, the …
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Venezuela frees political prisoners in move praised by Trump
Jan 09 2026
Venezuela began releasing a "large number" of political prisoners, including several foreigners, in a move praised by US …
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'All are in the streets': Iranians defiant as protests grow
Jan 09 2026
Tear gas burning his eyes, his voice hoarse from shouting anti-government slogans as cars honked around him, Majid …
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Kurdish fighters refuse to leave Syria's Aleppo after truce
Jan 09 2026
Kurdish fighters rejected a call to leave Syria's Aleppo on Friday after the government announced a truce in deadly …
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Russian strikes cut heat to Kyiv, mayor calls for temporary evacuation
Jan 09 2026
Russian strikes cut heating to half of the Ukrainian capital on Friday, triggering the mayor to issue an exceptional …
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Switzerland holds day of mourning after deadly New Year fire
Jan 09 2026
Switzerland was to hold a national day of mourning Friday for the 40 people killed, mostly teenagers, when fire ravaged …
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Iran rocked by night of protests despite internet blackout: videos
Jan 09 2026
Iranians staged their biggest protests yet of an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of …
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New Zealand's rare flightless parrot begins breeding again
Jan 09 2026
New Zealand's critically endangered flightless parrot, the kakapo, started breeding last week for the first time in four …
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Syria announces ceasefire with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
Jan 09 2026
Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes between the army and …
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Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile after rejecting peacekeeping plan
Jan 09 2026
Russia hit Ukraine with its hypersonic Oreshnik missile overnight after rejecting the latest post-war peacekeeping plan, …
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'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
Jan 09 2026
Bushfires destroyed houses and razed vast belts of forest in southeast Australia on Friday, firefighters said, as hot …
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Rybakina has little hope of change to tennis schedule
Jan 09 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Friday she agreed with Aryna Sabalenka's description of the tennis …
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