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Republican lawmakers break from US president on ...

1 dzień temu Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independency of the US central bank.

Gaza’s children survey in tents as gunfire rages ...

1 dzień temu Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to scope her tented school in northern Gaza.

Kelly sues Hegseth over effort to punish him for a...

politico.com 1 dzień temu Sen. Mark Kelly is suing defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and another elder military leaders over the Pentagon's effort to punish him for telling troops not to follow illegal orders. The Arizona Democrat, in filings made public Monday, asked a...

Could the US truly take over Greenland?

1 dzień temu Donald Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.

Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa ...

1 dzień temu Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup failure to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.

UK to analyse Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply conc...

1 dzień temu Pressure on after Starmer said Musk's X needs to 'get a grip' on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.

Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits

1 dzień temu Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-go...

1 dzień temu Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.

Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Ma...

1 dzień temu The Venezuelan opposition figure has been mostly frozen out of discussions over the country's future.

Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumsta...

1 dzień temu Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.

Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleg...

1 dzień temu Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.

Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025,...

1 dzień temu An increase in the usage of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.

Sudan redeploys army to retake Kordofan and Darfur...

1 dzień temu Sudan's army is redeploying forces to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary fast Support Forces

Cuban president says no talks with US amid Trump...

1 dzień temu Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba's independency and commitment to defending its sovereignty.

GOP angst grows over Powell investigation

politico.com 1 dzień temu A increasing number of Republicans on Capitol Hill are expressing unease with the Justice Department’s decision to analyse national Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a sign that the probe could become a major inflection point over GOP lawmakers’ conc...

Israel considers plan to grow settlement in occup...

1 dzień temu Israeli municipal authorities are discussing plans to advance an illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.

House GOP stock trading ban bill set for Wednesday...

politico.com 1 dzień temu The home Administration Committee will hold a markup Wednesday morning on a closely watched plan from GOP leadership to crack down on lawmaker insider trading, according to 3 people granted anonymity to share scheduling plans not yet made public......

Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners releas...

1 dzień temu Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been 'deprived of their liberty' for disruptive acts.

Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON semifinal – squad news, s...

1 dzień temu Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON's most successful squad in Wednesday's eagerly awaited first semifinal.

Los Angeles police arrest man who drove through Ir...

1 dzień temu LAPD say they are looking into “assault with a deadly weapon” charges after a drove truck through Iran protesters.

Iran rejects Trump bomb threats after protest deat...

1 dzień temu Violent protests and a fierce safety crackdown have killed hundreds of people in Iran.

What we know about the protests sweeping Iran

1 dzień temu Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an net blackout.

Syrian forces search for explosives, weapons after...

1 dzień temu Residents start returning to areas previously controlled by SDF fighters after their withdrawal from the city.

Yemen’s Saudi-backed government retakes confederat...

1 dzień temu PLC takes control of confederate Yemen, but challenges for a united Yemen stay amid Houthi control of Sanaa.

Why is Bosnia sending troops to Gaza?

1 dzień temu Bosnians overwhelmingly support Palestine. And yet their elite want to aid legitimise a 'peace' plan favouring Israel.

Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunge...

1 dzień temu Global writers and scholars have shown their support to hunger striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group.

Israeli quadcopter kills 3 in Gaza’s Khan Younis;...

1 dzień temu Despite a ceasefire that began on October 10, the Israeli army continues regular attacks on the enclave.

Are we overestimating the value of AI?

1 dzień temu Billions are being poured into advancing AI, despite large losses. Is an AI bubble forming, and what happens if it bursts?

Former Rep. Mary Peltola jumps into Alaska legisla...

politico.com 1 dzień temu The erstwhile Alaska congressmember will likely face off against Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and is simply a recruitment coup for national Democrats.

Myanmar Rohingya genocide case begins at global C...

1 dzień temu The UN’s top court is proceeding a genocide case against Myanmar, accused of mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.

AFCON 2025 organisers analyse clashes at Nigeria...

1 dzień temu Organisers inform of disciplinary action against players, squad officials and journalists if found guilty of wrongdoing.

Displaced citizens without a vote Myanmar’s electi...

1 dzień temu Many of the millions of people displaced by fighting in Myanmar won’t vote in elections held by a military government.

How the rich are fuelling the climate crisis for e...

1 dzień temu Billionaires own assets that emit more carbon in minutes than others do in lifetimes. The mediocre pay the cost.

Which countries host the largest Venezuelan popula...

1 dzień temu About 8 million Venezuelans, or a 4th of the population, have fled their country in fresh years.

Which are Iran’s main opposition groups?

1 dzień temu Iran's fragmented opposition includes figures surviving abroad, specified as Reza Pahlavi, the heir of the erstwhile monarch.

Israel advances ‘fatal’ settlement plan for occupi...

1 dzień temu Israel’s plan for 9,000 units at Jerusalem airport is simply a decision to sever the city from the West Bank, analyst says.

Syrians in Kurdish areas of Aleppo choice up piec...

1 dzień temu The battles in Aleppo between Syrian forces, who have reasserted control, and the SDF killed many, displaced thousands.

The Sudanese army is renewing a military effort to...

1 dzień temu Mission against the paramilitary fast Support Forces would surpass army's recapture of Khartoum State last year.

Mossad agents are “hiding among Iranian demonstrat...

1 dzień temu “Mossad agents [are] hiding among Iranian demonstrators.”

Malaysia blocks Grok amid uproar over non-consensu...

1 dzień temu Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission says bans comes after failure to comply with formal notices.

Families hope for a miracle at site of Philippines...

1 dzień temu Rescuers are searching for survivors days after a mountain of garbage collapsed at a landfill site in the Philippines.

These are the key reasons Trump wants Greenland

1 dzień temu US president Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control.

Iran’s FM says ready for war or dialog over US th...

1 dzień temu Iran's abroad Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country is ready for war but besides for dialogue.

The Trump loyalist at the center of the Senate’s O...

politico.com 1 dzień temu Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno is part of an improbable fresh generation of legislature dealmakers.

Nigeria, Egypt or Senegal: Who can spoil Morocco’s...

1 dzień temu Osimhen, Salah and Mane lead a star-studded showdown as hosts Morocco look to win the Africa Cup of Nations crown.

India’s VPN ban in Kashmir ‘adds to intellectual ...

1 dzień temu Government orders a sweeping ban on VPNs for 2 months in the disputed region, citing 'threats to national security'.

Australia festival faces mass boycott after droppi...

1 dzień temu About 100 writers and 4 board members quit Adelaide Festival after it barred author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Cornyn rakes in evidence fundraising ahead of Tex...

politico.com 1 dzień temu The Republican senator is fighting to last a competitive reelection.

Israel launches air strikes against Lebanon

1 dzień temu Video shows Israel carrying out back-to-back strikes on the confederate Lebanese village of Kfar Hatta.

Iran’s FM says protests became ‘bloody’ to give Tr...

1 dzień temu Iranian media study a calm night as a nationwide net ban continues and US president announces a possible meeting.