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The week around the world in 20 pictures

The brutal crackdown in Iran, ICE in Minneapolis, Russian aistrikes in Kyiv and heavy rain in Gaza the past seven days as captured by the world's leading photojournalists
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Who owns the Arctic?

Global warming is thawing the Arctic and igniting a high-stakes race for the riches beneath its ice. Global warming is heating up the Arctic, and global powers like the United States, Russia and China are manoeuvring to stake a claim to the resources under its melting ice. Some experts say the region, once known as an exception an island of international cooperation in the midst of geopolitical struggles is becoming the site of a second cold war.
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fromBusiness Insider
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Inside the failed 2020 coup in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of ex-US Special Forces

In May 2020, the Venezuelan government released photos and video footage showing a ragtag group of men who appear to have been captured by security forces in a village on the country's northern coast. The Venezuelan government said eight people were killed and dozens more were captured, describing the operation as an attempt to kidnap Maduro and remove him from the country. Among the captured men were two American former Green Berets, who were reportedly hired to train men for the operation in Colombia.
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fromTravel + Leisure
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These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
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3 hours ago

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media companies revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to Australian children after Australia banned platform use by those under 16.
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Son of former shah says he is uniquely positioned' to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime

The Iranian people are taking decisive actions on the ground, it is now time for the international community to join them fully, he told reporters at a news conference in Washington. He said foreign involvement did not require boots on the ground but instead targeted intervention that could weaken the regime's repressive apparatus, such as targeting the leadership of the Revolutionary Guards.
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Maria Corina Machado, on her meeting with Trump: Venezuela will be the best ally of the United States'

Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump and said her movement will lead Venezuela toward a U.S.-backed transition.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

Two people aged 90 die in London house fire

Two 90-year-olds died in a Barnet house fire after multiple fire engines responded and the London Fire Brigade is leading inquiries into the cause.
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3 hours ago

AHA's Leaders Vetoed Its Members' Condemnation of Scholasticide in Gaza - Again

When members of the American Historical Association (AHA) gathered in Chicago for their annual conference from January 8-11, 2026, many hoped the professional society would condemn the undermining of education and historical research in the United States and abroad. While the majority of members who attended the conference's business meeting on January 10 voted in favor of two resolutions denouncing the destruction of education infrastructure in Gaza and attacks on core principles of education in the United States, respectively, the wins were short-lived.
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2 hours ago

Title 'inseparably' linked to person, Nobel Institute says

The Nobel Peace Prize honor remains inseparably linked to its original recipient despite Maria Corina Machado gifting her Nobel medal to Donald Trump.
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2 weeks ago

Australian Open experts' picks: Who will win?

Aryna Sabalenka is the clear favorite to win the women's Australian Open due to dominant hard-court form and recent tournament success.
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fromIndependent
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Murder accused sent text to ex-girlfriend saying he was in 'hell' and she made him look like 'trash', trial hears

A man denies murdering his Brazilian ex-girlfriend despite sending a hostile text and performing internet searches about knife fighting and killing methods.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Sudan food aid at risk of running dry, UN warns

The WFP urgently needs $700m before March to prevent food aid collapse in Sudan, where over 21 million people face acute hunger and famine exists in inaccessible areas.
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fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

Uganda holds election day amid internet blackout

Uganda holds presidential elections amid a nationwide internet blackout, heavy military deployment, and allegations of rigging as President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Why The Gambia wants Myanmar punished for Rohingya genocide

The Gambia sued Myanmar at the ICJ alleging genocide against the Rohingya, the first third-country genocide case with significant international legal implications.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran

UN Security Council debated deadly Iranian protests as US-Iran tensions rise, with Iran warning of lawful self-defense and US criticizing Iran's crackdown amid internet blackout.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago
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Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count

President Yoweri Museveni leads with 76.25% in early tallies; opponent Bobi Wine reports under house arrest amid reports of violence and allegations of fraud.
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Uganda election: Museveni takes early lead

Yoweri Museveni is leading Uganda's election with over 75% of reported votes and seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid contested opposition claims.
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11 hours ago

Early results show Museveni in lead in Uganda election as violence reported

Yoweri Museveni led early results with 76.25% amid fraud allegations, an internet blackout, and reports of deadly post-vote violence.
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4 hours ago

WEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026

The World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos convenes global leaders amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's challenges to the post–World War II international order.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

What does Israel want in Somaliland?

Israel's recognition of Somaliland and potential military presence shifts policy toward unconventional alliances, raising Houthi threats and regional security tensions across the southern Red Sea.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland backfired

Israel's recognition of Somaliland has strengthened resistance to secession and reinforced Somalia's territorial integrity.
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6 hours ago

Trump pushes for disarmament of Hamas as second stage of Gaza ceasefire begins

Donald Trump demanded immediate, comprehensive demilitarization of Hamas and the return of the final Israeli remains as the second ceasefire phase begins amid unmet obligations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Easy way or hard': Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation

President Donald Trump has issued a new demand, accompanied by threatening language, that Hamas disarm, as the second phase of the United States-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel gets underway. Trump pledged on social media late on Thursday to achieve a comprehensive demilitarisation Hamas, threatening the Palestinian group if it fails to do so, and demanded the return the remains of the last Israeli captive.
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9 hours ago

Residents flee as fire devastates Seoul shanty town

Guryong shantytown near Seoul is highly fire-prone; a massive blaze destroyed homes, reflecting crowded, combustible housing amid stark local wealth inequality.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon, UN forces report drone attack

Israeli strikes and a drone grenade incident endangered civilians and UN peacekeepers amid ongoing ceasefire violations and a planned UNIFIL drawdown.
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15 hours ago

Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

By the standards of mega arms deals, the $1.5bn deal for Pakistan to reportedly sell jets and weapons to Sudan's military isn't huge. But the deal, which the Reuters news agency reported in early January was close to being finalised, could prove pivotal in the grinding war that has devoured Sudan for nearly three years between the country's armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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Venezuela's border forgets about Maduro: And now, are things going to get better?'

Uncertainty and quotidian survival coexist on the Venezuela–Colombia border amid political upheaval, shifting authority, economic strain, and reduced military presence.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seoul's shanty towns'

A major fire erupted in Guryong Village on Seoul's Gangnam fringe; about 300 firefighters battled the blaze and no casualties were initially reported.
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12 hours ago

US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?

Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire focuses on demilitarisation, technocratic governance, and reconstruction while most of Trump's 20-point plan goals remain unfulfilled.
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As Trump threatens Cuba, a solidarity visit shows the impact of US sanctions - 48 hills

International activists gathered at ICAP's Julio Antonio Mella Camp to celebrate ICAP's 65th anniversary and express solidarity amid US pressure on Cuba and Venezuela.
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fromAxios
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Scoop: Trump and Netanyahu discussed Iran in second phone call

Israel requested a U.S. delay on military strikes against Iran while diplomatic efforts, mediation offers, and possible military options continue amid regional tensions.
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14 hours ago

Call this social cohesion? The six-day war of words that laid waste to the 2026 Adelaide writers' festival

Adelaide Writers' Week collapsed after mass resignations, boycotts, and contested withdrawal of Randa Abdel-Fattah, triggering institutional failure and a looming legal battle involving the premier.
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7 hours ago

Russia warns leaders like Trump 'more often than not lead the planet to disaster' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian officials warn that Trump's territorial claims, U.S. moves toward Greenland, and aggressive leadership risk provoking conflict and could push Europe to seek Russia's protection.
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12 hours ago

Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper

The Foreign Secretary said: "The Arctic is the gateway for Russia's Northern Fleet to be able to threaten the United Kingdom, to threaten Western Europe and Norway, to threaten the United States and Canada. "So it's a whole transatlantic security depends on our Arctic security," she added. Cooper explained that Nato needs to "double down" and "do what we've done in other areas", to make sure that "we really strengthen the security of the high north".
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4 hours ago

X outages affect thousands of users primarily in US

Elon Musk's social platform X experienced outages affecting tens of thousands of users worldwide, with over 41,000 US reports, 8,000 UK, and 2,400 in India.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Son of British couple detained in Iran fears they have been abandoned by UK

Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been held in Tehran's Evin prison for over a year, enduring overcrowded, rat-infested cells amid Iran's crackdown on protests.
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10 hours ago

Mexico intensifies seizure of synthetic drugs with raids in Sinaloa, Sonora and Guerrero

In separate operations across three statesSinaloa, Sonora, and Guerreroauthorities reported the seizure of more than 41,000 liters and 12 tons of chemicals to be used in drug production. The announcement includes the dismantling of a clandestine laboratory in Guerrero and 11 other methamphetamine production sites in Sonora. In Sonora, between the towns of Culiacan and Mexicali, a vehicle containing 212 kilograms of methamphetamine was seized by the Army and the National Guard.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Taiwan will invest $250bn in US semiconductor, energy, and AI capacity while Washington reduces tariffs, strengthening US access to Taiwan's chip industry.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Palestinian child shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Israeli military and settler violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified, killing Palestinian children and increasing settler attacks amid annexation pushes and Gaza war.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Why is Venezuela uninvestable' for Big Oil?

After seizures, sanctions and collapse, can Venezuela ever win back Big Oil's trust? US President Donald Trump says removing President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela's oil. But as Washington pushes for access, major oil companies are hesitating. Why is Venezuela being labeled uninvestable, and what does that skepticism reveal about power, instability and the future of Venezuela's vast oil reserves?
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18 hours ago

US, Taiwan reach trade deal with lower tariffs

The agreement will "drive a massive reshoring of America's semiconductor sector," the US Commerce Department said. In an interview to news channel CNBC, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the objective was to bring 40% of Taiwan's entire chip supply chain and production to the United States. Had Taipei not agreed to manufacture in the US, the tariffs would likely be 100%, Lutnick added.
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9 hours ago

Bank of England governor hits out at populism as Trump interferes in US Fed

Global institutions must challenge rising populism because it threatens living standards, undermines trust in institutions, and endangers central bank independence.
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5 hours ago

Bitcoin Use Is Surging In Iran As Conflicts Intensify

Iran's crypto economy surged to over $7.78 billion in 2025 as Bitcoin rose as a flight-to-safety for citizens while the IRGC came to dominate on-chain activity.
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4 hours ago

'Inevitably difficult'

On September 14, Alejandro Carranza, a 42-year-old fisherman, set out to sea from a remote town in La Guajira, Colombia's northernmost province, bordering Venezuela. It was an ordinary fishing trip, in search of tuna and marlin, said Leonardo Vega, a childhood friend and the president of the fishing association Carranza belonged to. But this time, Carranza never returned.
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8 hours ago

Giving Trump the Nobel peace prize medal is absurd', say Norwegian politicians

Norwegian politicians condemned Maria Corina Machado giving her Nobel medal to Donald Trump, stating the prize cannot be transferred and criticizing Trump as an unworthy showoff.
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4 hours ago

Your 2026 sports travel bucket list, from Milan to Mexico

Major international sporting events drive tourism worldwide, reshaping cities and motivating travel through atmosphere, local traditions, and large-scale spectacle in 2026.
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8 hours ago

Brazil's Bolsonaro finds novel way to reduce 27-year sentence: reading books

Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers appear to have been reading up on the country's penal code and have found a way to help their client reduce the 27-year prison sentence he received last year for plotting a coup: by reading books. There is only one problem: the former far-right Brazilian president has never been known as a bibliophile. Sorry, I don't have time to read, Bolsonaro once declared. It's been three years since I read a book.
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13 hours ago

Why access to Venezuela's heavy' oil is tremendous' news for US refiners

Venezuela holds vast heavy, sour crude reserves in the Orinoco Oil Belt that require specialized extraction and major investment to realize full potential.
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4 hours ago

How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East | TechCrunch

Gharib shared the full phishing link with TechCrunch soon after his post, allowing us to capture a copy of the source code of the phishing web page used in the attack. He also shared a write-up of his findings. TechCrunch analyzed the source code of the phishing page, and with added input from security researchers, we believe the campaign aimed to steal Gmail and other online credentials, compromise WhatsApp accounts, and conduct surveillance by stealing location data, photos, and audio recordings.
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fromWIRED
7 hours ago

Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a 'Very Chinese Time' in Their Lives

In case you didn't get the memo, everyone is feeling very Chinese these days. Across social media, people are proclaiming that "You met me at a very Chinese time of my life," while performing stereotypically Chinese-coded activities like eating dim sum or wearing the viral Adidas Chinese jacket. The trend blew up so much in recent weeks that celebrities like comedian Jimmy O Yang and influencer Hasan Piker even got in on it. It has now evolved into variations like " Chinamaxxing" (acting increasingly more Chinese) and " u will turn Chinese tomorrow " (a kind of affirmation or blessing).
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Five British families sue TikTok over deaths of their children in landmark US case

Five British families are suing TikTok in the US, alleging its algorithms promoted lethal challenges and the company withheld data about children's exposures.
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The dollar is losing credibility': why central banks are scrambling for gold

Central banks worldwide are rapidly increasing gold reserves, repatriating bullion and reducing dollar exposure as geopolitical tensions and doubts about US monetary credibility rise.
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fromDodgers Nation
20 hours ago

Clayton Kershaw's Role Revealed for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Clayton Kershaw will pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, expecting a bullpen role despite retiring from MLB after 2025.
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11 hours ago

Alcaraz-Sinner tennis rivalry is all the hype before Australian Open 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner share a friendly, competitive rivalry that elevates both players and enthralls global fans with contrasting styles and repeated major-tournament matchups.
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