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Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing', govt calls counter-protests
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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
AFP - 32m ago
Venezuelans waited Sunday for more political prisoners to be freed as ousted president Nicolas Maduro defiantly claimed …
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Trump vows to cut off Cuba's oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro
AFP - 45m ago
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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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman's killing
AFP - 58m ago
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
AFP - 1h ago
Iranian authorities have committed a "mass killing" in cracking down on the biggest protests against the Islamic …
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Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threats
AFP - 4h ago
Denmark's Prime Minister said Sunday that her country faces a "decisive moment" in its diplomatic battle over Greenland …
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Venezuelans demand political prisoners' release, Maduro 'doing well'
AFP - 4h ago
Venezuelans waited Sunday for more political prisoners to be freed as ousted president Nicolas Maduro defiantly claimed …
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'One Battle After Another' heads into Golden Globes as favorite
AFP - 5h ago
Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One …
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Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 5h ago
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'
AFP - 6h ago
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'
AFP - 6h ago
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'
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 11h ago
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
AFP - 10h ago
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
AFP - 8h ago
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
AFP - 22h ago
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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Russia bombards Kyiv after rejecting peacekeeping plan
Jan 09 2026
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's capital, setting apartment blocks alight and killing at least four people, …
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Switzerland mourns Crans-Montana fire tragedy
Jan 09 2026
All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning Friday for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire …
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Protesters, US law enforcers clash after immigration agent kills woman
Jan 09 2026
Protesters clashed with law enforcement in Minneapolis Thursday after the fatal shooting of a US woman further deepened …
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Venezuela frees ex-presidential candidate in 'large' prisoner release
Jan 09 2026
Venezuela on Thursday began releasing a "large number" of political prisoners, including several foreigners, in an …
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New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces FA Cup test
Jan 09 2026
Liam Rosenior's first match as Chelsea manager comes laced with giant-killing danger as he takes the Blues to …
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Syrian government announces ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes
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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From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstream
Jan 09 2026
Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that …
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Venezuela begins 'large' prisoner release amid US pressure
Jan 09 2026
Venezuela on Thursday began releasing a "large number" of political prisoners, including several foreigners, in an …
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International Space Station crew to return early after astronaut medical issue
Jan 09 2026
NASA crewmembers at the International Space Station will return to Earth within days after an astronaut suffered a …
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Rare gorilla twins born in conflict-hit DR Congo nature park
Jan 09 2026
An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of …
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Protesters, US law enforcement clash after immigration officer kills woman
Jan 08 2026
The White House said Thursday US law enforcement was under "organized attack" as protesters clashed with officers in …
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Russia slams Western peacekeeping plan for Ukraine
Jan 08 2026
Russia on Thursday slammed a plan for European peacekeepers to be deployed to Ukraine as "dangerous" and branded Kyiv …
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Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts, internet cut
Jan 08 2026
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of …
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French researcher back in France after prisoner swap with Russia
Jan 08 2026
French researcher Laurent Vinatier arrived in France on Thursday following a prisoner exchange involving a Russian …
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Aleppo clashes between Syria govt, Kurdish forces rage into third night
Jan 08 2026
Clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish forces in Aleppo raged into the night Thursday on the third day of …
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Iran forces accused of firing on protesters as death toll mounts
Jan 08 2026
Rights groups accused Iranian security forces of shooting at demonstrators as the death toll mounted on Thursday from a …
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Venezuela announces release of 'large number' of prisoners
Jan 08 2026
Venezuela on Thursday announced the release of a "large number" of prisoners, some of them foreigners, in an apparent …
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Aleppo clashes between Syria govt and Kurdish forces rage into third night
Jan 08 2026
Clashes between Syrian government personnel and Kurdish forces raged into the night Thursday on the third day of …
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UN climate chief says Trump scores 'own goal' with treaty retreat
Jan 08 2026
The UN climate chief led a chorus of criticism Thursday over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United …
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Trump says US could run Venezuela and its oil for years
Jan 08 2026
The United States could run Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves for years, President Donald Trump said in an …
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Syria bombs Kurdish areas in city of Aleppo
Jan 08 2026
Syria's military heavily bombed Kurdish neighbourhoods in Aleppo on a third day of fighting as Syrian Kurdish leader …
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New protests, strikes hit Iran as security forces open fire
Jan 08 2026
Protesters denounced the Iranian authorities and staged strike actions Thursday in a new wave of demonstrations that …
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Russia releases French researcher in prisoner exchange
Jan 08 2026
Russia said Thursday it had freed French researcher Laurent Vinatier in a prisoner exchange, more than 18 months after …
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US could run Venezuela, tap its oil for years, Trump says
Jan 08 2026
The United States could run Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves for years, President Donald Trump said in an …
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Viral 'Chinese Trump' wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
Jan 08 2026
Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US president's voice and …
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New clashes hit Iran as opposition urges protests, strikes
Jan 08 2026
Security forces used tear gas and live fire to disperse protesters in Iran, rights groups said Thursday, as people …
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US says to dictate Venezuela decisions, oil sales
Jan 08 2026
US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it will dictate decisions to Venezuela's interim leaders and …
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US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests
Jan 08 2026
Fresh demonstrations were expected in Minneapolis Thursday after a US immigration officer shot dead an American woman in …
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Syria tells civilians to leave Aleppo's Kurdish areas
Jan 08 2026
Syria's military warned civilians in two besieged Kurdish neighbourhoods in the city of Aleppo to leave on Thursday, as …
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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback
Jan 08 2026
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from a bedrock climate treaty was slammed Thursday by …
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New clashes in Iran as opposition urges more protests
Jan 08 2026
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Iran as people angered by the economic situation in the Islamic …
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Australia to hold royal commission inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting
Jan 08 2026
Australia will hold a royal commission inquiry into the mass shooting that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach, Prime …
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Lidl to drop broadcast TV ads in France
Jan 08 2026
German hard discount food retailer Lidl announced Thursday it would halt spots on broadcast television in France, where …
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Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
Jan 08 2026
Australia won the final Ashes Test against England by five wickets on Thursday to seal a dominant 4-1 victory after a …
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Fossils discovered in Morocco shed light on our African roots
Jan 08 2026
Where did our species first emerge? Fossils discovered in Morocco dating back more than 773,000 years bolster the theory …
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Trump has options in Greenland, but provocation may be the point
Jan 08 2026
If President Donald Trump is serious about bolstering the US presence in Greenland, he has options -- but he may still …
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Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
Jan 08 2026
Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory …
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Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires
Jan 08 2026
Firefighters warned millions of Australians of "catastrophic" bushfire dangers on Thursday as they battled multiple …
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