India kills dozens of Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh battle

Indian Minister Amit Shah hailed the fight as a “big success” against the communist Naxalite insurgency. The clash in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district also left two Indian security personnel dead. A clash between Indian security

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Germany: 16 Indians stopped in migrant smuggling attempt

Federal police in Germany detained 16 people after they attempted to enter the country illegally. Germany has beefed up border controls of late as immigration dominates public discourse weeks before an election.

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UN rights chief warns against ‘escalating’ DR Congo conflict

The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo on Kinshasa’s request. Rwanda alleged it was responding to an “imminent” threat from

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Lebanon ceasefire: Israel strikes target Hezbollah sites

Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah sites that were in “violation” of a ceasefire agreement. Israel said late Thursday that its forces had struck two sites that allegedly contained weapons belonging to the

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Taiwan detects airplanes, 6 balloons from China near island

Taiwan also spotted nine Chinese military airplanes and six navy ships operating around its main island. The Taiwanese government views these actions as harassment. Taiwan has detected six Chinese balloons off its main

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Santorini: State of emergency declared as tremors continue

The declaration of a state of emergency comes as seismic activity — which has prompted thousands to flee — continues. A 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded on Wednesday evening. Authorities in Greece on Thursday

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Ukraine receives French and Dutch fighter jets

A first delivery of French Mirage fighter planes has arrived in Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy. Elsewhere, Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian offensive in Kursk. The Ukrainian Air Force has

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Turkey: Torchlight vigils mark earthquake anniversary

Survivors marked the exact moment when a devastating earthquake struck in 2023. They expressed anguish at the loss of some 53,000 compatriots, but also anger at greedy investors and unscrupulous politicians. Thousands

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US: Police search for thieves who stole 100,000 eggs

In a not-so-eggciting turn of events, authorities are asking for community help to find the thieves who stole 100,000 organic eggs, worth $40,000, from the back of a trailer in the US

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DR Congo: ICC tribunal closely monitoring surge in fighting

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, is looking for information about war crimes in eastern DRC. Meanwhile, M23 rebels launched a renewed offensive toward Bukavu in South Kivu. International

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Germany: Police suspect Russia behind car vandalism

A criminal campaign which saw over 270 car exhausts stuffed with expanding construction foam is suspected to have been Russian sabotage aimed at discrediting the Green Party, according to German authorities. German

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Sweden comes to terms with worst-ever mass shooting

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and King Carl XVI Gustav have led tributes to the victims of a deadly shooting at an adult school in the city of Orebro. A police investigation

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USA: First Guantanamo migrant deportation flights ‘underway’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Guantanamo Bay a “perfect place” to house migrants, but Amnesty International USA has decried the scheme as “profoundly cruel.” The first deportation flights carrying migrants from

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At least 5 shot at Swedish school, police say

A major operation is currently underway following a shooting incident at a Swedish school in Orebro city. Swedish police are responding to a shooting incident at a school in Orebro city, about 200 kilometers

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French man on death row in Indonesia set to go home

French national Serge Atlaoui is set to go home after he spent two decades on death row in an Indonesian prison for alleged drug offenses. A French national who was sentenced to

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Santorini: Thousands flee Greek island amid quake warnings

Greek authorities deployed emergency services on the holiday island of Santorini to make sure people were out of harm’s way, as hundreds of mini-quakes continued to rattle the area. Hundreds of people

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DR Congo: Rebel alliance announces unilateral ceasefire

The M23 rebel group has said that it would observe a ceasefire starting February 4, a week after it seized eastern Congo’s Goma. UN agencies said that at least 900 people were

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Sweden: Baltic Sea cable damage not sabotage, ship released

A Bulgarian ship has been released after Swedish authorities cleared it of deliberately sabotaging an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea. NATO has moved to protect Baltic Sea cables amid concerns of

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Syria car bomb explosion kills at least 20

A car bomb went off on a main road on the outskirts of the northern city of Manbij, Syria’s civil defense said. Most of those killed were women, while over a dozen

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Spain: Explosion at Rheinmetall munitions factory injures 6

A fire had to be extinguished, and six men were injured after an explosion at a Rheinmetall ammunition factory in Spain. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Six

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Germany: Are conservatives’ plans on immigration legal?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has presented a five-point plan to end irregular migration. However, both EU and German law would make it difficult for him to set his plan in motion. Germany’s center-right

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Salwan Momika: Man who burned Quran killed in Sweden

Police in Sweden have reportedly arrested five people after a man who repeatedly burnt the Quran was shot dead. The 2023 book burnings sparked outrage in Muslim countries. Swedish police on Thursday

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South Sudan: Over dozen killed in plane crash

A plane crashed while leaving the Unity Oil Field en route to Juba, a radio station affiliated with the UN said. Those killed include the pilot and co-pilot. A Juba-bound plane crashed

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Germany: 59 PSG fans arrested before Champions League clash

Stuttgart police said they had taken “59 French hooligans” into custody. The measure was taken after legal consultation to prevent “serious riots.” Police in Germany on Wednesday arrested 59 Paris Saint-Germain fans ahead of

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Ukraine war: Australian thought to dead now said to be alive

Australia says Russia has confirmed that national Oscar Jenkins is alive. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had warned of severe consequences if reports he was killed after capture turned out to be

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Israel: Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit Trump

Both Netanyahu and the White House confirmed the invitation, with the Israeli prime minister expected in the US on February 4. Congress tried, and failed, to pass a bill sanctioning the ICC

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Australia: Sect members convicted over 8-year-old’s death

An Australian court has found 14 members of a tiny sect guilty in the death of a diabetic girl whom they denied insulin. Her parents and the sect leader were among those

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DR Congo: 500,000 forced to flee their homes in January

Fierce fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced more than half a million people, the country’s foreign minister told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. More than

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Italy’s Meloni probed over release of alleged Libyan warlord

A suspected Libyan warlord was released from detention in the northern city of Turin last week and flown home on an official aircraft. The International Criminal Court has demanded an explanation. Italian

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Israel to cease all contact with UNRWA aid agency

The United States has backed Israel’s decision to ban and break off contact with the UN’s Palestinian relief agency, which has complained of a “relentless assault” on its work. Israel has announced it

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France slams attack on DR Congo embassy

Paris has condemned an attack on its embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. The attack came amid demonstrations against the escalating conflict in the country’s east. French Foreign Minister

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Bangladesh: Trains canceled as staff strike over benefits

A long-standing dispute over pension and other benefits has prompted Bangladesh’s railway staff to call an indefinite strike. Thousands of passengers are stranded. Train services across Bangladesh came to a standstill on Tuesday as

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Indian city faces rising cases of GBS disease

Western India’s city of Pune is battling rising cases of an immune disorder, the Guillian-Barré Syndrome (GBS). At least one person has died of the rare condition. India’s western city of Pune is

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Belarus: Exiled opponent slams Lukashenko’s ‘fake’ win

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader-in-exile of Belarus’s opposition, has dismissed election results that saw longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko declared winner. China and Russia offered Minsk their congratulations. Exiled opposition figurehead Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on

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South Korea: Bird DNA found in engines of crashed Jeju jet

South Korean investigators will now tear into the engine to determine the cause of the crash. The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thailand to Muan in South Korea on December 29 when

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Trump suspends Colombia tariffs after agreement

The US said it would not move forward with tariffs and some sanctions on Colombia after a spat over deportation flights. Colombia earlier said it would impose 25% tariffs on US goods.

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DR Congo updates: M23 claim they have captured Goma

M23 rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN has condemned ‘flagrant disregard’ for the DRC’s sovereignty.  M23 rebels claim they

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Latvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence

After a fiber optic cable was damaged near Sweden, Latvia sent a patrol boat to inspect a suspicious vessel in the Baltic Sea. Sweden later said it seized a vessel believed to

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Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon expires

Tensions have erupted in southern Lebanon after a deadline expired for Israeli troops to withdraw. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lifted a hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. The Israeli military is

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Belarus: RSF files ICC complaint against Lukashenko

Reporters without Borders has accused Belarusian leader Lukashenko of having “systematically persecuted” journalists. It’s filed a complaint with the ICC for crimes against humanity. Reporters without Borders (RSF) on Friday said that

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Indonesia agrees to repatriate Frenchman on death row

Indonesia and France have signed an agreement to repatriate a French citizen who was facing the death penalty over drug offenses. Serge Atlaoui has been in jail in Indonesia since 2005. Jakarta

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Amanda Knox’s slander conviction upheld by Italy’s top court

Amanda Knox implicated barman Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder of her flatmate Meredith Kercher in Italy. She described the Thursday ruling as “surreal.” Italy’s top court upheld the conviction of US citizen Amanda

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DR Congo: Military fights to halt M23 rebels, UN ‘alarmed’

The M23 rebels have been trying to make inroads in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo, along the border with Rwanda, in a decades-long conflict that has sparked one of the world’s largest humanitarian

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West Bank: Hundreds leave Jenin as Israeli raid continues

Palestinians in the West Bank city of Jenin have said they received orders to leave their homes from the Israeli military. Israel’s military has said it has merely offered exits via “secure

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Belgium: Teen arrested over alleged plan to attack mosque

Prosecutors in Brussels said the suspect was accused of being “a member of a far-right movement” and “was planning to commit an attack on a mosque on Friday.” A 14-year-old in Belgium suspected of

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US updates: Judge halts Trump bid to change citizenship law

The US president addressed political leaders and business elites gathered at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Meanwhile, a judge blocked Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship. A federal judge in Seattle

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders

An International Criminal Court prosecutor has called for arrest warrants for Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders over the persecution of women. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor on Thursday said he had filed for the arrest

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German mayor warns against ‘hatred’ after deadly stabbing

A knife attack that killed two people in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg has left a local community in grief, with the city’s mayor warning of a “spiral of violence and hatred.”

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Thousands flee new wildfire north of Los Angeles

A fire has broken out north of Los Angeles, with some 50,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings. The region is still reeling from a recent spate of deadly conflagrations. Thousands of

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India: 12 killed by train after fire rumor triggers panic

Authorities reported “sparks inside one of the coaches” which the passengers mistook for fire, causing panic. India’s antiquated railway system is subject to deadly accidents annually, despite investment to modernize it. A

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Italy under fire for releasing Libyan warlord

The International Criminal Court has reminded Italy of its obligation to cooperate fully after it let warlord Ossama al-Masri return to Libya. Al-Masri is accused of murder, rape and torture. Italy Prime

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Prince Harry settles suit with Murdoch media after apology

The Duke of Sussex would have faced a high legal bill even if he had won the case. Harry had accused Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers of unlawfully spying on him. Prince

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South Korea to remove concrete barrier after Jeju Air crash

South Korean authorities are still investigating the cause of the recent air disaster at Muan International Airport. Some are blaming a concrete embankment at the end of the airport runway, which will

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Thailand denies planning Uyghur return in face of UN pleas

Thai authorities have denied any immediate plan to send 48 Uyghur refugees back to China after UN experts urged a stop. Rights groups accuse Beijing of widespread abuses of Uyghurs, a mostly

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Colombia: Special forces target rebels amid surge in attacks

Clashes between the ELN and remnants of FARC, both vying for dominance over coca plantations and drug trafficking routes, have killed more than 100 people and terrorized the region. Spiraling violence in Colombia led

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Middle East: Israeli generals resign over October 7 attacks

Two senior Israeli generals, including the Chief of the General Staff, have tendered their resignations. The Chief of the General Staff of Israel’s armed forces has announced his resignation, citing security and intelligence

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Israel launches military operation in West Bank city

Israeli forces have begun an operation in Jenin, with local officials reporting at least two Palestinians killed. The city and its adjacent refugee camp — a known militant hub — has been

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Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 76

Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 76 people have died and

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Turkey: Death toll in ski resort fire rises to 66

Some guests died after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The hotel was close to capacity with guests taking advantage of the school holidays. At least 66 people have died and

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Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence

The move comes after over 100 were killed and thousands forced to flee. The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant

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Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work?

Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans and the environment. When the infamous, hairdryer-like Santa Ana winds weaken, the devastating fires in

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Colombia rebel violence kills more than 100

The conflict stems from battles over control of strategic drug trafficking routes between the left-wing rebel ELN and remnant factions of FARC. A surge in guerrilla violence in northeastern Colombia that has left over 100 people

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South Africa police search for gold mine gangster ‘Tiger’

A gang leader suspected of running illegal gold mining operations in South Africa has escaped police custody. An investigation and manhunt have been launched to find him and those who helped him

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Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of ceasefire deal

Scores of Palestinian detainees have been freed as Israel’s truce deal with Hamas takes hold. Meanwhile, the three female Israeli hostages released by Hamas are said to be in a stable condition. 

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China executes 2 men for ‘revenge on society crimes’

Two men who committed mass killings apparently out of personal frustration have been executed in China. The two attacks took place within days of one another but were not said to have

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Syria: Nationalist education dropped, but what comes next?

Despite protest over Syria’s more “Islamic” curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war, millions of children remain out of school, and schools need to be restored.

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India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape, murder case

An Indian court has sentenced a man convicted of the rape and murder of a young female doctor to life in prison. The woman had been on duty in a hospital and

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Interpol cooperates with Russia: freedom fighters are declared terrorists

The Caucasus Union and the Dagestan National Center have strongly criticized Interpol for its cooperation with Russia, which endangers the lives of fighters fighting for freedom and justice. The Russian authorities use

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Dzhabrail Mirzoyev: unity of the Caucasus is the path to freedom and prosperity

At the end of 2024, Dzhabrail Mirzoyev, leader of the Caucasus Union, addressed an international conference on national self-determination. His address was a vivid call for the consolidation of the Caucasian peoples

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Pakistan: Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan convicted of graft

A Pakistani anti-graft court sentenced the former prime minister to 14 years in prison in a land corruption case. Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan

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China prepares to resume group tours to Taiwan

China says the resumption of group tours to Taiwan would “further promote the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges.” China will restart some group tours to Taiwan “in the near future,” China’s Ministry of

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California fires: LA evacuees told to wait another week

Frustrated residents are eager to see what’s left of their homes, but officials have asked evacuees for patience as the search for human remains and removal of toxic waste continue. Los Angeles

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US sanctions on Sudan’s army chief

The United States has accused the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces of choosing war over negotiation and de-escalation. The sanctions come a week after Washington took a similar action against a

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SpaceX Starship fails minutes after launch

A SpaceX Starship rocket failed in space eight minutes after launching from Texas, the company has said. Before the loss, SpaceX caught a Super Heavy booster at the launch pad. SpaceX lost

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Could Israelis be prosecuted for war crimes in Germany?

A Belgian non-profit is trying to prosecute Israeli soldiers, should they leave Israel, for alleged war crimes. German law would allow for this. Could Israeli soldiers on vacation in Germany be arrested?

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Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at Mumbai home

Khan’s team said he underwent surgery and was in a stable condition. His wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children were unharmed. Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was admitted to hospital for surgery

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Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage deal

Gazans are celebrating after Qatar’s prime minister announced a ceasefire deal set to be implemented on Sunday. However, Israel says some details remain to be finalized. The Israeli military has released a

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India: Thick fog brings New Delhi to a crawl

Several areas in northern India including capital city New Delhi were covered in fog on Wednesday. Over 100 flights and 40 trains were delayed, and road traffic was affected. India’s capital New

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Los Angeles braces for strong winds amid fire risk

Authorities have issued warnings over strong winds in California that posed a risk to the fire-affected region. Firefighters from other states as well as Canada and Mexico have been called in. Fresh

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Middle East: Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’

Qatar says truce talks between Israel and Hamas are at their “closest point” to a deal for Gaza after the resolution of “major issues” in recent weeks.  US Secretary of State Antony

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Pistorius in Kyiv ahead of Trump’s return and German vote

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Ukraine on an unannounced visit, quite probably his last before next month’s German election. He said he’d discuss continued European support, as Trump returns next

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Peru: Rescue crews search for trapped miners

At least 17 miners are believed to be trapped at a mine in a region in northwestern Peru that has seen a recent uptick in violence. Rescuers in northern Peru were searching

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North Korea launches test missiles towards East Sea: Seoul

South Korea’s military said it had detected multiple test missiles launched by Pyongyang towards the Sea of Japan. North Korea had tested a ballistic missile just a week ago. South Korea’s military

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Nigeria: Civilians ‘mistakenly’ killed in military airstrike

The airforce has promised an investigation into the strike in Zamfara state. However, rights groups have criticized this type of investigation for a lack of transparency. The Nigerian Air Force said it

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Ukraine updates: Seoul says over 3,000 N Korean casualties

Seoul said that over 3,000 North Korean troops had been killed or injured since joining hostilities. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president has offered North Korean POWs to be exchanged for Ukrainian prisoners. South Korea’s

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LA fires: Race to contain outbreaks as death toll rises

The Palisades Fire on the western edge of Los Angeles has turned towards a densely populated area, leading to further evacuations. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 24. The Los Angeles coroner’s daily

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Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger

The Foreign Ministry in Vienna has confirmed that a woman has been kidnapped in the northern Niger city of Agadez. It is the first abduction of a European citizen in the West

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Zelenskyy offers North Korean POW exchange for Ukrainians

The Ukrainian president said two North Korean soldiers were captured as prisoners of war by Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region. Pyongyang has deployed thousands of troops to help Moscow in the

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US President-elect Trump faces sentencing in hush-money case

Donald Trump is set to be sentenced after his conviction for paying hush money to a porn star. The president-elect had sought to halt the hearing in view of his inauguration in

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Pakistani airline resumes Europe flights after EU ban lifted

Pakistan’s state-run carrier PIA has resumed flights to Europe after the EU lifted a four-year safety ban. The airline is still barred from flying to the UK and US. A flight operated

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North Carolina police shoot dead ‘Pizzagate’ gunman

Police say a man embroiled in the so-called “Pizzagate” conspiracy was shot dead after brandishing a gun during a traffic stop. The man was jailed in 2016 after firing his gun inside

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Sudan: MSF suspends operations at key Khartoum hospital

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is pausing activities at a main hospital in Sudan’s capital after repeated violence. It says staff and patients have both suffered attacks amid the country’s civil war. Medical

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over ‘Rust’ trial

In his lawsuit, actor Alec Baldwin has alleged that the prosecutors intentionally mishandled evidence. It follows the legal controversy surrounding his involvement in Halyna Hutchins’ death on the set of “Rust.” Actor

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Swiss national found dead in Iran prison

The individual had been detained on accusations of spying. Efforts to save him were unsuccessful, the Mizan news agency quoted the head of the Semnan province’s justice department, as saying. A Swiss

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Ukraine allies push for aid ahead of Trump second term

President Zelenskyy and allies were meeting in Germany for the final summit on Ukrainian aid before Donald Trump takes office. Trump has been critical of the US role in the conflict. Western

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Mozambique: Tensions rise as main opposition leader returns

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned home after fleeing following a poll he says was rigged. Authorities fear a repeat of the deadly violence that followed the October election. Mozambique opposition leader

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China accuses EU of discriminatory trade practices

China said an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair “trade and investment barriers.” China on Thursday said that the investigations conducted by the European Union (EU) into Chinese firms constituted “unfair trade and

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India: At least 6 dead in temple stampede

The stampede occurred during a 10-day festival at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The state authorities launched an investigation into the incident. At least six people

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California fires leave several dead in ‘widespread disaster’

The fires in and around the second-largest city in the US have also left a “number of significant injuries,” according to city fire officials. At least 100,000 Los Angeles residents have been

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Ukraine strikes Russian air force oil depot

Ukraine attacked a oil depot that supplies a military airfield in the Russian city of Engels. Both countries continue to trade drone strikes as the war approaches its fourth year. Ukraine said

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