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Saudi Arabia stands by Syria: FM
Prince Faisal in Damascus for first visit since Assad's ousterQ
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Bangkok air pollution forces 352 schools to close
The reading makes the Thai capital currently the world's seventh-most polluted major city.
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Israeli airstrike in West Bank kills two, reports Palestinian Health Ministry
The military has been carrying out a major operation in Jenin aiming to crack down on Palestinian groups
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Hamas to release four Israeli women soldiers in second swap under ceasefire deal
The exchange follows release on the ceasefire’s first day last Sunday of three Israeli women, 90 Palestinian prisoners
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Trump suggests eliminating FEMA during North Carolina visit
FEMA, with 10 regional offices and 20,000 staff, was led by Biden's administration for the past four years
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Iranian police arrest two women for dancing in cemetery without hijabs
Since 1979, Iran requires women to cover their hair, neck, and wear loose clothes under strict dress codes.
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French woman sentenced to life for starving daughter to death
She must serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars before being eligible for parole, according to the terms of sentence.
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Denmark charges two in first case under Quran desecration law
Neither Copenhagen’s prosecution authority nor local media have described their alleged actions in detail
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Putin proposes meeting with Trump to discuss Ukraine war
Russian president rules out peace talks with Ukraine unless Zelensky cancels decree banning negotiations with him.
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Fears grow as world’s largest iceberg drifts towards South Georgia
A23a poses risks to wildlife, vessels in the south Atlantic region.
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New Google Earth images show Gaza's damage after Israel's war
Google Earth updates reveal devastating aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza, showing destruction.
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Sara Sharif case: Judges who allowed father’s custody to be identified
Media organisations successfully appeal to reveal judges' identities.
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Google secretly supports Israel's defence ministry with AI tools
As employees protest, Google's AI collaboration with Israel surfaces in investigative report.
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Hundreds affected by power outages in UK's North Staffordshire due to Storm Éowyn
Strong winds of around 91 kilometres per hour expected in North Staffordshire as storm brings disruptions.
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Spotted hyena seen in Egypt for the first time in 5,000 years
A hyena's surprising journey to Egypt raises questions about climate-driven migration.
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Trump’s third term: House Republicans move to amend Constitution
The proposal has little chance of ratification but reflects deep support within the party.
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Fig fire in Murrieta: Evacuation orders and warnings continue in California
New fire in Riverside County prompts evacuations; forward progress halted by firefighters.
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Israel's false claim of Hamas leader's death exposed as Hussein Fayyad reappears in Gaza
Senior Hamas commander's reappearance highlights yet another instance of Israeli disinformation efforts being exposed.
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Red warnings issued as storm Éowyn heads for UK and Ireland
Severe disruptions expected as gusts reach up to 100mph in coastal regions.
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Paris court sentences Pakistani man to 30 years for 2020 Charlie Hebdo attack
Originally from rural Pakistan, Mahmood arrived in France illegally in the summer of 2019
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MBS promises Trump $600b trade
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges $600 billion in trade and investments with the US
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women in Afghanistan, a crime against humanity.
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India to take back US illegal immigrants
India willing to take back undocumented citizens from the U.S., says Foreign Minister Jaishankar.
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Produce in US or pay tariffs: Trump
Issues blunt warning to global elites at Davos
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UK child stabbing spree killer gets life
Axel Rudakubana sentenced to life for murdering three girls in stabbing spree, with 52-year minimum.
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Pakistani jailed for 30 years in France
Zaheer Mahmood sentenced for attacking Charlie Hebdo's former office, wounding two staff members.
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KSA optimistic about Lebanon
Saudi FM expresses confidence in Lebanon's new leaders, urges reforms for stability and unity.
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Trump nominee John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director
US Senate voted to confirm Ratcliffe by 74-25 as 20 Democrats and one independent joined Republicans
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Hezbollah warns of 'resistance' if Israel stays beyond ceasefire deadline
Hezbollah demands Israel fully comply with the ceasefire agreement, warning that any violation won't be tolerated.
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US launches largest mass deportation in history, arresting 538 migrants
Trump pledges "largest deportation operation in US history," targeting 11M undocumented migrants nationwide
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Federal judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The order has become subject of five lawsuits by civil rights groups and Democratic attorneys general from 22 states
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Trump urges lower oil prices, interest rates, taxes at Davos
US president addresses global leaders, markets wary of his tariff plans, in first remarks of his presidency during WEF
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ICC seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders over women's persecution
The two individuals named are the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader and the group's chief justice since 2021.
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Oscar winner Hans Zimmer set to reimagine Saudi national anthem
Zimmer, two-time Oscar winner for The Lion King and Dune, also invited to score soundtrack for an upcoming Saudi film
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan face uncertainty after US freezes visa processing
Students who fled Taliban’s rule express feelings of betrayal and hopelessness after waiting for years in uncertainty.
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Trump to face questions from banking, oil CEOs in Davos virtual appearance
US president name has consistently come up in almost every conversation at the World Economic Forum this week.
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Trump pardons two cops convicted over Black man's murder, cover-up
In 2024, ex-officers Terence Sutton Jr and Andrew Zabavsky were sentenced to 66 and 48 months in prison, respectively.
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TikTok under scrutiny for removing ‘Free Palestine’ comments
Concerns grow that comments' removal may signal broader content censorship after Trump’s intervention against TikTok.
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Lunar New Year traditions and celebrations: A look at the Chinese New Year
2025 marks the Year of the Snake. Last year, 2024, was the Year of the Dragon, and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.
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Crowd crush in Cambodia's Lunar New Year charity event claims four lives
Four killed in crowd crush during Lunar New Year charity giveaway in Cambodia.
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Google search glitch removes Biden from US presidents list
Google search glitch temporarily removed Biden from US presidents list, later fixed.
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Muslim heritage threatened as Modi-led India embraces Hindutva agenda
Report highlights demolition of Muslim homes as punishment; rebranding Muslim communities as 'Mini Pakistan'.
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Google doodle features lunar game to celebrate January's half-moon
The game introduces players to the phases of the moon.
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12-year-old boy stabbed in Birmingham, suspect arrested
Headteacher remembers Leo Ross as a bright and lively member of the school community.
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Trump administration's ICE arrests over 460 illegal immigrants
More than 460 arrests were made within the first 33 hours of the Trump administration.
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iPhones with TikTok installed fetch thousands on eBay after US ban
With TikTok unavailable for re-download, iPhone users are buying devices with the app still installed on eBay.
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Stripe lays off 300 employees, with a picture of a duck
Stripe lays off 300 employees, sends a duck image and wrong termination date in error.
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Saudi Arabia pledges $600b investment in US
Trump prioritises Saudi ties in first foreign leader call after re-election
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Agent who intervened in Trump shooting to take charge of Secret Service
Sean Curran, who rushed to Trump’s aid during a shooting, is named new Secret Service head.
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New wildfire near Los Angeles grows to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
New wildfire near Los Angeles forces evacuations, grows to 9,400 acres amid extreme risk.