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Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds cities across country ahead of fresh round of peace talks

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed civilians near Kyiv, hit Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, and intensified pressure during fragile peace talks over Donetsk.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know

South Sudan's army launched Operation Enduring Peace in Jonglei, ordering evacuations after territorial losses while a commander urged killing civilians, prompting UN warnings.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Sudan's war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes

Millions are internally displaced in Sudan and globally, yet some civilians are returning to Khartoum despite devastation and fragile stability.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Free Jimmy Lai' message projected onto London landmarks as Starmer visits China

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and British national, has been detained under the national security law for over five years; activists urged his release.
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12 hours ago

Battle for the skies redefines the war in Sudan

Proliferation of combat drones has transformed Sudan’s war, enabling the RSF to challenge army air superiority and escalating sophisticated, civilian-impacting aerial warfare.
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8 hours ago
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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

Iran's nationwide internet shutdown since 8 January has been partially restored for some, but access remains tightly controlled and many users remain effectively cut off.
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4 hours ago
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Will Trump Bomb Iran Again?

Iran's security forces violently suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands, arresting tens of thousands, leaving the regime weakened and the population facing economic collapse and uncertainty.
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16 hours ago
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Suspected separatist attack shocks Cameroon

Suspected separatist fighters attacked Gidado village, killing 14 people including eight children and burning homes amid the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon.
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Cameroon in shock after suspected separatist attack

Suspected separatist fighters attacked Gidado on January 14, killing at least 14 people, burning homes, wounding others, and intensifying Cameroon's Anglophone conflict.
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16 hours ago

Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan's Tirah over fears

Over 70,000 residents, mainly women and children, fled Tirah amid fears of a military offensive despite official denials of planned operations.
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23 hours ago

Can Syria keep the world safe from IS fighters?

Syrian government rapidly retook north-east territory and seized al-Hawl camp, risking escape and long-term custody of thousands of suspected Islamic State affiliates.
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13 hours ago

Iraq's former prime minister denounces blatant American interference' in election

Donald Trump threatened to withdraw US support if Nouri al-Maliki returned to power; Maliki called the threat blatant American interference and a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
7 hours ago

China's Stunning Military Purge - and What It Means For Taiwan

Xi's purge of senior PLA leadership has gutted core command, undermining military readiness and likely delaying plans to use force against Taiwan.
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4 days ago

Three-Way Peace Talks Set To Resume In UAE, As Russia, Ukraine Fight On

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States held constructive trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and will resume negotiations next week while the war continues.
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5 hours ago

German development policy: Partners in the Global South

Investing in school meals and climate-adapted agriculture in Sierra Leone strengthens food security, education, local incomes, and economic resilience amid shifting global power dynamics.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance

A passenger plane carrying 15 people vanished near Colombia’s eastern border with Venezuela, hindering rescue efforts amid dense jungle and adverse weather.
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16 hours ago

Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza

Oxfam refuses to hand over Palestinian staff personal data to Israeli authorities, citing humanitarian, duty-of-care and data-protection obligations amid aid-worker killings and licence withdrawals.
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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Israel holds funeral for last remaining Gaza hostage

Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old off-duty Israeli policeman and the last hostage returned from Gaza, was killed on October 7, 2023; his funeral drew national mourning.
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8 hours ago

UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel's UNRWA demolitions

Eleven countries condemned Israel's demolition of UNRWA's East Jerusalem headquarters as an unprecedented act undermining UNRWA and urged Israel to halt all demolitions.
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4 hours ago

Israel's top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban

The decision extends a policy that has barred foreign correspondents from entering Gaza to report on conditions there, unless reporters are prepared to embed with the Israeli army. At the hearing on Wednesday, justices appeared frustrated with the government's explanations for maintaining the blanket ban on independent press access, which has remained in place since Israel launched its genocidal war against the Palestinian people of Gaza following the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
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16 hours ago

One More Discarded Ally

President Trump's tactic of "flooding of the zone" has focused much of the public sphere on issues and events generated by the president's interests and whims, driving the suffering of millions of people into oblivion. Deserved attention is paid to Trump's threats to annex Greenland, his intervention into Venezuela, the imposition of arbitrary and punitive tariffs on European allies, and the assault of ICE on Minneapolis.
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10 hours ago

Imran Khan's health in grave danger' after being diagnosed with serious eye condition in jail

Imran Khan is suffering severe eye damage and is being denied proper medical treatment and access while held in solitary confinement.
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13 hours ago

Israeli plans for Rafah camp' in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide

Israel is constructing a large organised camp with facial recognition in Rafah to entrench military control and monitor Palestinians.
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20 hours ago

Snow and freezing cold may shape outcome of Japan's snap general election

Severe winter weather and a short campaign period threaten low turnout and complicate campaigning for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's snap general election.
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16 hours ago

What 'banana republic' means and why its history matters

In the coastal city of Trujillo, he'd observed how the US-owned United Fruit Company dominated the city's railways and docks and wielded significant political influence. This inspired his novel "Cabbages and Kings" (1904), in which he wrote about the fictional republic of Anchuria — a 'small, maritime banana republic' whose government bent to the interests of a powerful foreign corporation.
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9 hours ago

Trinidadian family sues U.S. for boat strike deaths - Caribbean Life

The families of two Trinidadian nationals killed by U.S. strikes in the South Caribbean earlier this year have filed an unlawful death lawsuit against the Trump administration in what is being seen as the first of many that will follow in the coming months. The suit has been filed in a federal court in Massachusetts and accuses the U.S. and its military, by extension of unlawfully killing Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, residents of Las Cuevas in northern Trinidad in October of last year.
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12 hours ago

Threat of US-Iran war escalates as Trump warns time running out for deal

Donald Trump escalates threats of imminent US military strikes on Iran, deploying a large carrier fleet and demanding Tehran abandon nuclear weapons and long-range missiles.
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11 hours ago

Petro revives his anti-Trump rhetoric: Maduro must be brought back and tried in a Venezuelan court'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. intervention in Venezuela and emphasized rising domestic approval ahead of a temporarily permitted U.S. visit.
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19 hours ago

Sanctions are economic warfare with civilians as collateral damage | Kenneth Mohammed

Sanctions operate as instruments of economic warfare that harm civilians, depress growth, increase inequality, and serve geopolitical domination more than targeted human-rights protection.
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12 hours ago

Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea's ousted president, jailed for corruption

Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to 20 months for accepting luxury gifts in return for promised political favours.
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16 hours ago

India: Deputy state leader among 5 killed in plane crash

A private Learjet carrying Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati, killing all five people on board.
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12 hours ago

Al-Sharaa meets Putin as Russia seeks to secure military bases in Syria

Russia aims to preserve its military presence at Hmeimim and Tartus while negotiating relations with new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after Bashar al-Assad's 2024 ouster.
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21 hours ago

Cuts leave deadly mines in the ground and push hundreds of women out of work

Ten days before schools reopen for the summer term in eastern Zimbabwe, Hellen Tibu is worried about how she will pay the fees for her sister's education. The 22-year-old landmine-disposal expert smooths the creases from her younger sister's uniform as it hangs on the washing line outside a relative's rooms in Sakubva, a densely populated township in Mutare. The shirt is faded around the collar and a new one is needed.
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18 hours ago

Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba

Pemex makes decisions in the contractual relationship it has with Cuba,
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19 hours ago

One family's daily struggle reflects alarming food shortages in Yemen

A Yemeni father lost his ice-cream-cart income due to failing eyesight amid a national humanitarian collapse that threatens 18 million with severe hunger in 2026.
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4 hours ago

Chinese investigators to visit Brisbane to help in search for man who allegedly burned baby with coffee

A Chinese working group will visit Brisbane to assist Australian police investigating the alleged 2024 hot-coffee attack on a nine-month-old boy who fled to China.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Sara in Southern Lebanon

Sara in Southern Lebanon On the Ground Her video diary shares her two-year journey of escaping to Beirut, followed by the difficulties of trying to return home. This video diaries was produced in collaboration with the Global Reporting Centre. Video Duration 03 minutes 58 seconds 03:58 Video Duration 03 minutes 12 seconds 03:12 Video Duration 04 minutes 35 seconds 04:35 Video Duration 03 minutes 51 seconds 03:51
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17 hours ago

Today in History: January 28, protesters opposed to Mubarak's rule seize Cairo

Jan. 28 records diverse historic events including political uprisings, royal succession, literary publication, disasters, cultural milestones, sports achievements, and recent military casualties.
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20 hours ago

Plane crash kills prominent Indian politician Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, was killed in a plane crash at Baramati airport after departing Mumbai; two staff and two crew also died, cause unconfirmed.
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15 hours ago

Russian Attacks Kill Civilians Across Ukraine After Drone Strike On Passenger Train

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least three people, including two in a Kyiv apartment drone strike that left several injured and a 4-year-old rescued.
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9 hours ago

One in three soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war were non-US military

3,609 military personnel died in combat in Afghanistan (2001–2021); 1,144 were non‑U.S., with the United Kingdom suffering 457 deaths.
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 hours ago

The 2026 National Defense Strategy: No Surprises but Plenty of Mandate

OPINION - The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) follows closely the 2025 National Security Strategy, as it should. It also falls in line with the Department of Defense's narrative and the actions they have taken regarding priorities. The NDS has four lines of effort: Defending the U.S. Homeland - Homeland defense is the top priority, with the Western Hemisphere elevated above other regions. This includes border security, open lines of transportation (Panama Canal and Greenland), counter-narcotics operations, and countering adversary influence.
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12 hours ago

Venezuela and Mexico: How Trump is trying to choke Cuba's oil supplies

Cuba's economy faces collapse as Mexico halts oil shipments and Venezuela's supply cuts leave critical energy shortages.
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20 hours ago

Foster + Partners Plans Airport-Led Urban Development Outside Luanda, Angola

Foster + Partners, in collaboration with Angola's Ministry of Transport, has unveiled the master plan for the Icolo e Bengo Aerotropolis, a large-scale development planned around the recently completed Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport. The proposal organizes business, research, residential, and hospitality programs within a landscape-led framework structured around the airport. Development is planned to proceed in phases, beginning with the business and cultural district located to the north of the site.
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13 hours ago

Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing aims to secure economic deals and revive a reasonable trading relationship amid China's diplomatic charm offensive.
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6 hours ago

Ex-Nigerian oil minister on bribery charges 'spent 2million in Harrods shopping sprees'

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting millions in bribes and lavish gifts, including multimillion-pound property and luxury shopping sprees.
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11 hours ago

Instagram photo raises questions over Mexican and US versions of the downfall of drug kingpin Ryan Wedding

Conflicting official accounts and an AI-fabricated photograph have intensified uncertainty over whether Ryan Wedding surrendered to authorities or was captured in an operation.
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19 hours ago

Human remains found in search for Belgian backpacker missing in Tasmanian wilderness since 2023

Human remains were found near Philosopher Falls likely linked to missing Belgian hiker Celine Cremer, who disappeared from the Cradle Mountain area on 17 June 2023.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity

Israeli forces desecrated hundreds of Palestinian graves, killed civilians, and violated international law while retrieving an Israeli body from a Gaza cemetery.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Ex-NATO Commander Warns Trump Is Greater Threat' to Alliance Than Putin

Donald Trump poses a greater threat to NATO than Vladimir Putin by undermining alliance trust, decoupling U.S. security from Europe and threatening member territorial integrity.
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15 hours ago

Israel's attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood

But her dreams of motherhood have been dashed by Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, which ravaged the enclave's healthcare system that saves lives, as well as the fertility centres that plan them. After years of trying, al-Kafarna and her husband turned to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Their embryos were frozen in a fertility centre, waiting for the war to end, but the clinic was attacked by Israel.
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12 hours ago

As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable

Saudi Arabia is considering converting Neom's failed megacity project into a data-center hub to salvage investment and capitalize on the AI boom.
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12 hours ago

The UK's most deprived neighbourhoods where crime and unemployment will rise the most

England's 613 most-deprived neighbourhoods face a potential 27% crime rise and economic inactivity rising to 46.1%, worsening isolation from the workforce.
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14 hours ago

Editorial | Two powerful words to stop antisemitism in NYC and beyond amNewYork

Antisemitism manifests as violent atrocities and hateful rhetoric that provoke global fear, require widespread condemnation, and demand efforts to prevent further spread and harm.
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20 hours ago

India curbs grocery under 10 minutes'. But riders must still fatally race

India ordered companies to curb 10-minute deliveries over worker safety and welfare, but enforcement lacks incentives to ensure compliance.
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1 day ago
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Injury forces Lorenzo Musetti to retire, sending Novak Djokovic to Australian Open semifinals

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Injury forces Lorenzo Musetti to retire, sending Novak Djokovic to Australian Open semifinals

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21 hours ago

Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs

Amazon inadvertently circulated a draft email revealing a new round of AWS layoffs affecting employees in the US, Canada and Costa Rica.
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22 hours ago

Stable genius? How a defective crying horse' toy went viral in China

A defective red horse plush with an upside-down smile went viral in China as a symbol of worker burnout, sparking massive orders.
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4 hours ago

Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X...we think? | TechCrunch

So far, the only details on the new feature come from a cryptic X post from Elon Musk saying, "Edited visuals warning," as he reshares an announcement of a new X feature made by the anonymous X account DogeDesigner. That account is often used as a proxy for introducing new X features, as Musk will repost from it to share news.
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15 hours ago

How to fight child hunger in a time of foreign aid cuts | Fortune

Already, 2026 is proving to be a challenging year for global hunger. Last year, the global development sector faced enormous upheavals, with the United States and other donor countries slashing aid budgets even as low-income countries struggled with debt burdens. Steep aid cuts have exacerbated existing food security crises-whether from Russia's war with Ukraine disrupting international food supplies or farmers losing tens of billions of dollars due to climate change.
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1 day ago

The bone-chilling exorcism cases that PROVE hell is real

An Anglican reverend experienced repeated exorcism events in Tanzania, witnessing violent possession-like phenomena and treating prayer and faith as active authority against spiritual intrusion.
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9 hours ago

Patrick Reed quits rebel LIV Golf tour in latest blow to Saudi-backed breakaway

Patrick Reed will leave LIV Golf before 2026 and return to compete on the PGA Tour while continuing to play on the DP World Tour.
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1 year ago

A Guide to the World's Most Iconic Train Journeys

The best train journeys in the world have an intangible allure about them. Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers. A ticket is not just a permit to ride, it's permission to trespass on the intimacies of other people's lives.
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