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Rohingya 'targeted for destruction' by Myanmar, ICJ hears

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Myanmar deliberately targeted the Rohingya minority with "horrific violence" in a bid to destroy the community, Gambia's …

US Fed chief warns of 'intimidation' after criminal subpoenas

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US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman …

Iran says 'prepared for war' as alarm grows over protest toll

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Iran's foreign minister said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from …

Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai

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A Hong Kong court heard sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of …

US prosecutors open criminal probe into Federal Reserve

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US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman …

Fed chair Powell says targeted by federal probe

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that US prosecutors have opened a probe into his comments to …

'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes

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"One Battle After Another" reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while "Hamnet" sprung a …

Trump says Iran 'want to negotiate' after reports of hundreds killed in protests

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US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly …

List of key Golden Globe winners

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Here are the winners in key categories for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday.

Trump vows to cut off Cuba's oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro

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US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to …

US sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman's killing

AFP - 10h ago

Hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis, the US homeland security chief said Sunday, brushing aside …

Trump says working well with Venezuela's new leaders, open to meeting

AFP - 10h ago

US President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration was working well with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy …

Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by US Justice Department

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice …

Chalamet, 'One Battle' among winners at Golden Globes

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"One Battle After Another" was among the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, though its star Leonardo DiCaprio …

Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty

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After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil …

Golden Globes kick off with 'One Battle' among favorites

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The Golden Globes kicked off Sunday, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to dominate the glitzy …

Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal

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Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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, …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

'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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …