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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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Tibet quake: Rescue teams scramble to find survivors

Urgency is mounting in China’s Tibet autonomous region after an earthquake near Mount Everest killed well over a hundred people. An unknown number remain unaccounted for. Thousands of rescuers were on Wednesday

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Tourists and pilot killed in Australian seaplane crash

The airplane crashed as it took off Rottnest Island a popular tourist spot off Western Australia. Specialist investigators were probing the crash. Two tourists from Switzerland and from Denmark, along with the pilot, were killed after

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Germany: Two dead after shooting in Baden-Württemberg

The alleged perpetrator was eventually apprehended by police following a manhunt involving a helicopter and special forces. A third victim is seriously injured. Two people were killed and another critically injured after

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Tibet earthquake kills at least 95

At least 95 people have been reported dead after a powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Tremors were also felt in Nepal and India. Dozens of people have been killed after a

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India: Three feared dead in mining accident

Rescuers said three out of nine miners were feared dead after a mining accident in India’s Assam state. Illegal mines with poor safety conditions are common in the area. Three miners are

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Nigeria: Bomb hits school, killing at least two

At least two men were killed by an explosion at a school near Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Police have identified three suspects from the northern state of Katsina and an investigation is underway.

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Kazakhstan receives Azerbaijan Airlines black box crash data

The voice recorders from the Brazilian-made plane were analyzed in Brasilia before the data was handed to Kazakh authorities. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has directed unusually strong words towards Moscow. Brazilian air force investigators have

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US releases 11 Yemen nationals from Guantanamo Bay

The latest release reduces the total population of the notorious US facility to 15. At its peak, almost 700 prisoners were held in Guantanamo Bay, many of whom were never charged with

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Indian police officers killed in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack

At least eight police officers and a driver have been killed in a bomb blast in the central Indian state. Authorities blamed the attack on Maoist guerrillas. Police in India on Monday confirmed media

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Ex-French President Sarkozy on trial over ‘Libyan case’

Nicolas Sarkozy has denied allegations he received campaign funding from the government of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. The trial of former French President

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Indian journalist found dead in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar’s body was found with severe injuries. He was known for reporting on corruption in India’s Chhattisgarh state. After going missing on New Year’s Day, the body of Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was

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Caucasus Intelligence Center (CIC): A Reliable Instrument of International Security Based on Partnerships with Lithuania, Belgium, and France

Since the establishment of the Caucasus Union, the Caucasus Intelligence Center (Caucasus Intelligence Center, CIC) has proven itself as a key element in ensuring security, protecting national interests, and strengthening international cooperation.

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German security chiefs face grilling over Magdeburg attack

German lawmakers are quizzing officials over possible security lapses ahead of the attack that killed five people at a Christmas market. The German parliament’s interior committee is to question security and intelligence

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Ethiopia: At least 71 dead after truck plunges into river

The truck plunged into a river after missing a bridge in the country’s south. Some of the passengers had been returning from a wedding. Authorities in Ethiopia said on Monday that the death toll

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South Korea orders safety probe after Jeju Air plane crash

All 175 passengers and four of the crew died when the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport and burst into flames Acting South Korean President Choi

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Bangkok hotel fire kills 3 tourists

The fire broke out at The Ember Hotel near the Thai capital’s popular Khao San Road. The nationalities of the dead are not yet known. A fire at a hotel in Bangkok

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Polish border: accusations of discrimination against Ukrainians and cruelty to animals

The Polish Customs Service has found itself at the center of a scandal involving accusations of bias against Ukrainian citizens and their pets. According to witnesses, numerous cases of provocations, delays and

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Estonia start naval patrols to protect undersea cables

The Estonian Navy deployed a patrol boat a day after Finland seized a ship believed to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Estonia has started naval patrols to protect a power cable under

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Ukraine updates: North Korean soldier captured in Kursk

It was the first such capture of a North Korean soldier fighting on behalf of Russia by Ukraine. He has reportedly died of his injuries. Ukrainian forces have captured an injured North Korean

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Middle East updates: Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

Dozens of people, including doctors and journalists, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel said it intercepted a missile from Yemen on Friday amid renewed tensions with the Houthis. Israel’s

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Syria: Former justice who sent ‘thousands’ to death arrested

An NGO says Mohammed Kanjo Hassan sentenced thousands of people to death. He was arrested by Syria’s new authorities, together with his entourage. Syria’s new authorities arrested a military justice official who

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Austria: Father and son killed in avalanche in Tyrol

A 51-year-old Austrian and one of his two sons were buried by an avalanche on Rosskopf mountain. They could not be reanimated on recovery. The other son and a family friend narrowly

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Putin says Slovakia and Fico willing to broker Ukraine talks

Vladimir Putin said Slovakia’s prime minister offered on his recent visit to Moscow to host potential talks between Russia and Ukraine. Robert Fico made the trip as a halt to Russian gas

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Russia says it foiled Ukrainian plot to kill officials

The Federal Security Service of Russia said a series of assassination attempts had been foiled. Four Russian citizens have been arrested. Authorities in Russia said on Thursday that a number of Ukrainian plots to

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Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan marked a somber Thursday after a state-owned passenger plane burst into flames after crashing in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people aboard. Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday, a day

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Dead body found in wheel well of Chicago to Hawaii jet

US carrier United Airlines says staff found a dead body in the wheel well of one of its aircraft after it landed in Hawaii. Police are actively investigating the case. Police on

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Syria: Over a dozen killed in ‘ambush’ by Assad loyalists

Several interior ministry personnel were killed in a clash as they went to arrest an officer of the ousted Assad regime. Meanwhile Alawites across the nation protested the decimation of a holy

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Japan Airlines says hit by cyber attack

Japan Airlines (JAL) said the incident could have an impact on flight operations. The firm is Japan’s second largest airline after All Nippon Airways. Japan Airlines (JAL) on Thursday said it had had

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Outages as Russia hits Ukraine energy sites at Christmas

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin had “deliberately” chosen Christmas for a strike targeting power generating sites in several states. Most of the missiles were interecepted but there were hits and power outages.

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Mexico: Christmas fair organizer shot dead in Chilpancingo

Gunmen killed the fair organizer on Christmas Eve in a public square in the Mexican city of Chilpancingo, state prosecutors say. The city has been plagued by violence between two rival drug

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Mozambique: Over 1,500 inmates escape Maputo jail after riot

The prisoners broke out of jail in Maputo following a riot which killed dozens, according to local police. Mozambique is facing violent unrest as political crisis deepens. Police in Mozambique said 33

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Turkey jails owner of hotel that collapsed during 2023 quake

A Turkish court has sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel that collapsed in the 2023 earthquake, killing 72 people, to more than 18 years in prison. A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced

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Outages as Russia hits Ukraine energy sites at Christmas

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin had “deliberately” chosen Christmas for a strike targeting power generating sites in several states. Most of the missiles were interecepted but there were hits and power outages.

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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes over Kazakhstan

The plane was carrying 67 people including five crew members, Kazakhastan authorities said. Some 25 passengers survived the crash, but most of them were hospitalized, the Emeregency Ministry said. An Azerbaijani passenger

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Haiti: Gang opens fire on hospital, killing journalists

Haitian leader Leslie Voltaire condemned the “unacceptable” shooting in Port-au-Prince, which also left a police officer dead. Gangs control some 85% of Haiti’s capital city. At least two journalists and a police

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Russia says two missing after ship explodes off Spain

Moscow says a vessel linked to its defense ministry sank in the Mediterranean and that two of the crew are missing. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said an engine room explosion

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Turkey: Multiple people killed in factory blast, reports say

Reports indicate the blast took place at an explosives factory in the northwestern province of Balikesir. Media agencies in Turkey reported on Tuesday that a blast at a factory in the northwest

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50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass discovered in Siberia

Scientists have unearthed a baby mammoth more than 50,000 years old from the frozen ground in a remote region of Siberia. Scientists in Siberia are carrying out tests after discovering the remains of a

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Germany: Man arrested over TikTok Christmas market threat

German police in the northern city of Bremerhaven have arrested a man over a social media threat to stab people at a Christmas market. The suspect said he would target people with

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India: 3 Sikh militants killed in Uttar Pradesh

Police said security personnel were attacked as they conducted an operation in Pilibhit district and that the dead were members of the Khalistan Zindabad Force, a separatist militant group that wants independence.

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Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 94

Some 620,000 Mozambicans were affected by the storm, with most of the devastation taking place in the troubled region of Cabo Delgado. The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique climbed to 94, according

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Brazil: Small plane crashes into shops in Gramado

Initial reports suggest all people on board were killed in the crash. A small plane crashed into shops in the center of Gramado, a tourist town in southern Brazil, on Sunday.  “There are

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Death toll rises in Nigerian charity event stampedes

In both incidents, the victims were primarily women and children, who had queued for food handouts for hours. The number of people who died in stampedes at two charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to

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Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one

Russian rockets hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and leaving hundreds of buildings without heat.  At least one person was killed and nine others injured in a Russian missile

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Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane

More than 10 years after one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries, Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Malaysia will launch a new

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US: UnitedHealthcare murder suspect could face death penalty

US Federal prosecutors could seek the death penalty on the most serious charge against Luigi M., the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. The 26-year-old US man accused in the killing of

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Nigeria: 35 children killed in stampede at school fair

At least 35 children have died after a stampede at a fair that was organized at a school in southwestern Nigeria. The event organizers have been arrested. Thirty-five children have died during

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Macron vows to rebuild Mayotte after cyclone devastation

French President Emmanuel Macron was met with angry residents of Mayotte, who urged him to help with critical issues plaguing the island in Chido’s aftermath. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the overseas territory

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Putin sees shortfalls in Kirillov killing, but not in Syria

Russia’s Vladimir Putin spoke on a range of topics for hours on state TV, not long after the collapse of his ally Bashar Assad’s Syrian regime, and in the same week as

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Germany moves to protect top court against far right

Authoritarian governments often try to undermine the independence of supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the Bundestag has now voted to protect Germany’s Constitutional Court. The German parliament, the Bundestag, on

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Israel accused of ‘acts of genocide’ over Gaza water access

A Human Rights Watch report says that restrictions on access to clean water in Gaza amount to genocidal acts by Israel, which in turn has dismissed the report as “lies.” Human Rights

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Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?

Russian military bases in Syria appear to be being packed up and evacuated. If Russia relocates to Libya, experts worry the shift could impact security in the Mediterranean and unbalance the frozen

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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen after Houthi missile launch

At least nine people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen in what Israel said was in retaliation for months of Houthi aggression. Iran, which backs the Houthis, has condemned the Israeli

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Vietnam: Cafe fire kills 11, police arrest suspect

Authorities say a man admitted to lighting a fire on the ground floor of the three-story cafe after an argument with members of staff. Police have arrested a suspect. A fire in

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France: Sarkozy loses appeal, must wear electronic ankle tag

France’s Court of Cassation has rejected an appeal by former President Nicolas Sarkozy, ordering him to wear an ankle monitor while serving a one-year jail sentence at home. He was found guilty

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Ghana Supreme Court upholds anti-LGBTQ+ bill

The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have confirmed they will sign it into law. The Supreme Court of Ghana rejected

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Germany: Dresden opera visitors fall sick

Several concertgoers fell sick at the end of a performance at the historic Semperoper, as did the paramedics who treated them. Local police are investigating but say the causes remain unclear. Several

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Russia detains suspect over General Igor Kirillov’s killing

After Ukraine’s secret service claimed responsibility for the lethal attack in Moscow, Russian authorities have detained an Uzbek man. Russian authorities said Wednesday that they had detained an Uzbek citizen after a senior general was

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Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia

Mary Jane Veloso has repeatedly protested her innocence. Now, she is hopeful for a pardon in her native Philippines. Mary Jane Veloso returned to her native Philippines on Wednesday after 15 years on death

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Healthcare CEO shooting suspect indicted on murder charges

The suspect, Luigi M., was indicted in New York on first-degree murder charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO has been indicted on 11 charges,

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Georgia: 11 Indians found dead at Gudauri ski resort

Following the mysterious deaths at a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains, the Indian embassy said it was in contact with the families. The victims are believed to have been workers at

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Cyclone Chido kills 34 in Mozambique after battering Mayotte

Dozens are dead in Mozambique following the destruction left by Cyclone Chido. On the French island of Mayotte, a curfew has been put in place as the cleanup continues. At least 34

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Russia: Bomb kills senior general Igor Kirillov in Moscow

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was the head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops. Authorities said the explosion was caused by a bomb hidden inside an electric scooter. A bomb blast

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Emmanuel Macron vows to visit cyclone-hit Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to visit Mayotte after one of the most destructive cyclones wreaked havoc across the French territory. Authorities fear hundreds or more have died. French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday

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Pelicot trial: Ex-husband asks forgiveness ahead of verdict

Pleas for forgiveness from the man who admitted to allowing dozens of men to rape his wife as the verdict draws near. In France, a mass rape trial that has stunned the country is reaching a

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Mayotte prefect fears hundreds dead after Cyclone Chido

A senior local French official warned that hundreds or potentially thousands likely died in the devastating storm. The French government warned that determining a precise figure might not even be possible. Rescue

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China breaks silence on large military drills around Taiwan

Beijing said the where and when of its military exercises “is a matter for us to decide.” Taiwan said that the surge in Chinese aircraft and ships around the island appears to

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Australia: New taxes to force tech giants to pay for news

A majority of people read the news on Google and Facebook but news publishers responsible for content earn much less than tech companies. A new framework in Australia is set to change

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EU: 11-year-old is only survivor from capsized migrant boat

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone says she was one of 45 who set off from Tunisia, all others are feared dead. The girl was rescued at sea after a three-day ordeal.

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Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded

The plight of Sudan has been ranked as the world’s single biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded, with millions of civilians bearing the brunt of the brutal civil war, according to a new

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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect had a written manifesto

The 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had a written manifesto where he called health insurance companies “parasitic” as he railed against corporate greed. The man charged with the murder

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Australia: Anti-Israel slogans sprayed on wall, car burnt

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident was an “outrage” and expressed his support for Sydney’s Jewish community. The incident is being investigated as terrorism. Authorities in the Australian city of Sydney said

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Sudan: War claims over 100 more lives, mostly civilians

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces traded airstrikes that led to the loss of over 100 civilian lives. Famine has also been declared in a refugee camp in

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Israel: PM Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying for the first time in his trial for corruption. He is the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial. Netanyahu has

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India: Mumbai bus hits pedestrians, killing 6

A local bus rammed into vehicles and pedestrians in Mumbai, killing at least six people and injuring dozens of others. Teams were deployed immediately as large crowds of bystanders gathered at the

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Germany, UK look to stamp out people smuggling

The British and German governments inked a joint plan to deal with eradicating migrant smuggling. This follows a BBC investigation which linked the German city of Essen to trafficking via the English

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Volkswagen: ‘Furious’ union threatens strike ‘escalation’

Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on strike for the second time this month as the car manufacturer threatens job cuts and factory closures. A fourth round of negotiations is underway with

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India: Bomb threats sent to 40 New Delhi schools

Dozens of prominent schools in the Indian capital were threatened with “multiple bombs” unless the alleged bomber was paid a ransom. No evidence of explosives has yet been found. Some 40 schools

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Haiti gang massacres 110 after accusing them of using voodoo

A Haiti gang boss ordered the killing of more than a hundred people who appeared to be practicioners of voodoo after accusing them of casting spells that killed his son. At least

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Indonesia: Flash flooding kills at least 10 on Java island

Flash floods and landslides that hit hilly villages on Indonesia’s main island of Java have killed at least 10 people. At least 10 people are known to have died and at least two

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Jay-Z accused of raping minor with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

A Texas lawsuit alleges that the rap mogul assaulted the child at an MTV VMAs afterparty in 2000. He has denied the charge. Rapper and music industry mogul Jay-Z, whose real name is

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New Zealand: Missing US, Canadian climbers believed dead

The three climbers went to camp at New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook, but did not turn up for their return flights. Three mountain climbers from the United States and Canada, who were missing for

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Australia: Police suspect arson attack at synagogue

The Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne was set ablaze by two mask-wearing arsonists, police said. A synagogue was set on fire by unidentified arsonists in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday, police said.

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Germany: Hospital worker shot dead with a crossbow

A 50-year-old heathcare worker was killed in Bad Zwesten in central Germany. The police have said that a suspect was apprehended overnight. An assailant reportedly entered a hospital in central Germany armed with a crossbow

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Mexico nabs over a ton of fentanyl in biggest raid ever

The record seizure of fentanyl comes days after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to levy tariffs if Mexico failed to curb the flow of fentanyl. Experts say the timing may not be

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Romania Says No to Pro-Russian Deal: Georgescu Accused of Betrayal

Bucharest – A political scandal is brewing in Romania that has rocked the country. Presidential candidate Georgescu has come under a barrage of criticism after his provocative statements, which many believe threaten

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US health insurance CEO shot dead outside New York hotel

Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan, New York City, according to police. The CEO of UnitedHealthcare (UHC) was shot dead outside a hotel

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Georgia protests: Opposition says leader beaten and detained

The country has seen a surge of public protest after the ruling party said it would suspend EU accession talks following a disputed election. The leader of one of Georgia’s opposition parties, Nika

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Georgia Rises Against ‘Russian Peace’: People Demand Justice

Tbilisi – A large-scale political confrontation is heating up in Georgia. More than 70% of citizens are calling on parliament to immediately remove the mandate of businessman and former Prime Minister Bidzina

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German police conduct raids on alleged people smugglers

According to Europol, the suspects, all based in Germany, organized the purchase, storage and transport of inflatable boats to smuggle migrants from France to the UK. German police said Wednesday a crackdown

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India: Assailant held after failed shooting of Sikh leader

Sikh leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was sitting outside his religion’s holiest temple in Amritsar when a man tried to kill him. No motive for the crime has yet been determined. A gunman was

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Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation

China has alleged that Philippine vessels attempted to enter China’s territorial waters near the contested Scarborough Shoal while the Philippine coast guard said Chinese vessels took “aggressive actions.” China and the Philippines traded

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Middle East: UN to convene summit on two-state solution

Saudi Arabia and France will host a summit in June at which the United Nations is hoping that countries will make serious efforts towards a Israeli-Palestinian “two-state solution.” The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

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The situation around Bidzina Ivanishvili is causing a serious public outcry in Georgia.

Accusations that he supports Russian interests and influences the country’s political system have indeed become a reason for mass protests and demands to the parliament. If more than 70% of the population

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