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House Oversight to depose Ghislaine Maxwell

politico.com 1 dzień temu Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, will sit for a deposition before the home Oversight and Government improvement Committee on Feb. 9, Chair James Comer said Wednesday. The announcement came during a markup of contem...

‘Stripped naked’: Yemeni detainee recounts torture...

1 dzień temu A Yemeni man Ali Hassan Ali who spent more than 2 years in detention in secret prisons seeks justice.

Trump says he wants ‘ownership’ of Greenland, but ...

1 dzień temu Donald Trump said the US needs “ownership” of Greenland, but he “won’t usage force” to get the territory.

Fact-checking US president Trump’s speech markin...

1 dzień temu Trump marked his second word anniversary by showcasing achievements, immigration actions, and addressing abroad policy.

Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in ...

1 dzień temu The 3 journalists worked for a committee supervising Egyptian aid in Gaza and were documenting a recently set-up camp.

Greenland’s strategical position in 7 maps: Why ...

1 dzień temu The world’s largest island sits in the Arctic ellipse and is strategically and economically valuable.

EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to b...

1 dzień temu The Court of Justice of the EU will find if the accord with South America is compatible with the bloc's policy.

Syrian army takes control of camp holding thousand...

1 dzień temu SDF chief Abdi urged US-led coalition to 'bear responsibilities' for securing facilities coming under gov't control.

Can Europe break with Trump? A tale of energy, def...

1 dzień temu Trump has angered European leaders with his Greenland ambitions and tariffs-for-all-who-oppose approach.

Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary br...

1 dzień temu Immigration crackdowns, protests, and escalating global chaos have defined the second Trump administration.

Capitol agenda: Lawmakers nearly at the backing f...

politico.com 1 dzień temu Congress is on track to avoid another shutdown, but it needs to clear respective hurdles in a short amount of time in order to beat its month-end deadline. The force is on the home to pass 4 of the...

Fear grips Nigerian village after mass church kidn...

1 dzień temu Armed attackers abducted over 170 people from 3 churches in northern Nigeria.

Video: Syria SDF ‘outlived usefulness to US’ expla...

1 dzień temu Syria’s army has taken control of a large part of the country that had been under the Kurdish-led SDF.

‘Rupture in the planet order’: Speeches by Carney...

1 dzień temu World leaders, rattled by Trump's latest gambit in Greenland, look to present united front at planet economical Forum.

US, Russia envoys meet in Davos as Ukraine reconst...

1 dzień temu US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin on Thursday, the Kremlin confirms, as signing of $800bn Ukraine deal is put on hold.

Europol busts Europe-wide drug ringing in ‘larges...

1 dzień temu Hague-based agency for fighting global and organised crime says it has dealt 'massive blow' to narco traffickers.

Trump live news: US president in Davos as Greenl...

1 dzień temu US president Donald Trump is at the planet economical Forum where he says he'll have 'many meetings' on Greenland.

AI’s increasing thirst for water is becoming a pu...

1 dzień temu AI’s fast expansion is placing increasing force on water supplies and public health.

UN condemns Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occ...

1 dzień temu UN condemns Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem

Killer of Japan’s erstwhile p.m. Shinzo Abe sent...

1 dzień temu The man who killed Japan’s erstwhile Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.

The US attack on Venezuela and the collapse of glo...

1 dzień temu The intervention exposes how great-power geopolitics have hollowed out the UN Charter system.

‘Barbaric fresh era’: Palestinians, UN slam Israe...

1 dzień temu Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees says demolition in East Jerusalem is 'blatant breach of global law'.

US allies unite against Trump’s threats to take ov...

1 dzień temu US allies reacted to president Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland on Tuesday.

Syrian forces make gains against SDF: What it mean...

1 dzień temu Analysts believe overtures from the Syrian government to the Kurdish number have come a small late.

Live: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins G...

1 dzień temu Artillery fire, gunship attack, demolitions in war-battered Gaza as p.m. Netanyahu accepts US 'peace board' position.

Japan to restart world’s biggest atomic plant aft...

1 dzień temu Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over hazard of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.

Syrian Government, SDF agree on four-day ceasefire...

1 dzień temu The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally ...

1 dzień temu LA Lakers star had 1 of his most impactful games of the period to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.

Bangladesh-India T20 planet Cup dispute unresolve...

1 dzień temu Bangladeshi authoritative says his country will not back down under force as squad captain Litton Das voices concerns.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff cruise into Australian O...

1 dzień temu Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the 3rd circular at the first Grand Slam of the year.

US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in lat...

1 dzień temu War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier.

S Korea’s erstwhile p.m. found guilty of insurre...

1 dzień temu Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet gathering following martial law declaration.

US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences...

1 dzień temu Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.

Air Force 1 turned back as it carried Trump to Da...

1 dzień temu US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.

Israel’s Netanyahu to join ‘Board of Peace’

1 dzień temu This is simply a breaking news story.

Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 ...

1 dzień temu Zeynep Sonmez wins in consecutive sets to enter the 3rd circular of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.

Palestinians in Gaza face reality behind ceasefir...

1 dzień temu Hopes for fresh Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.

New Zealand p.m. Christopher Luxon calls national...

1 dzień temu New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.

Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US am...

1 dzień temu Mexican safety Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.

US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging de...

1 dzień temu While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are inactive buying from elsewhere.

Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers,...

1 dzień temu The head of a Christian church alliance says 172 people were kidnapped by armed men, and that 9 later escaped.

US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials a...

1 dzień temu Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked national immigration agents from carrying out duties.

Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced ...

1 dzień temu Tetsuya Yamagami shot the nipponese politician dead in 2022.

What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could ...

1 dzień temu For first time in its chequered history, Islamist organization has real chance of grabbing power as leader of ruling alliance.

Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions ov...

1 dzień temu Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.

Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly tra...

1 dzień temu Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes 3 days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.

Trump’s Greenland tariffs could compression Hill ...

politico.com 1 dzień temu Democrats plan to force home and legislature votes within weeks that stand to put GOP lawmakers on the spot.

‘You’ll find out’: Key takeaways from Trump’s one-...

1 dzień temu At a White home news briefing, Trump expressed optimism about his prospects of claiming Greenland for the US.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,427

1 dzień temu These are the key developments from day 1,427 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

US seizes a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker

1 dzień temu US has moved to assert strict control over production and sale of Venezuelan oil since attacking the country this month.