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UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Swiss prosecutors place bar managers under investigation after deadly blaze

Swiss prosecutors place bar managers under investigation after deadly blaze
NY Mayor Mamdani defends scrapping executive orders his predecessor issued

NY Mayor Mamdani defends scrapping executive orders his predecessor issued
Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar over deadly blaze

Swiss prosecutors investigate pair who ran bar over deadly blaze
US judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody

US judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody
US says it thwarted potential ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina

US says it thwarted potential ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina
'Fountain candle' sparklers likely started Swiss bar fire, says prosecutor

'Fountain candle' sparklers likely started Swiss bar fire, says prosecutor
Finland makes progress in cable breach investigation, police say

Finland makes progress in cable breach investigation, police say
Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over links to protests after Imran Khan's arrest

Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over links to protests after Imran Khan's arrest
South Korean court extends detention warrant against former president Yoon, Yonhap says

South Korean court extends detention warrant against former president Yoon, Yonhap says
Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after surgeries, returns to prison

Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after surgeries, returns to prison
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike
Argentine soccer body in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa and dirty money claims

Argentine soccer body in turmoil ahead of World Cup over mystery villa and dirty money claims
Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations

Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations
Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote

Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote
Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says

Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says
Uganda detains prominent rights campaigner and government critic ahead of polls
Uganda detains prominent rights campaigner and government critic ahead of polls
US DOJ to review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, document shows

US DOJ to review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, document shows
Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal

Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal
Honduras AG warns of legal action over fraught election
Honduras AG warns of legal action over fraught election
Court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 states

Court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 states
Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro again has procedure to treat hiccups

Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro again has procedure to treat hiccups
US Justice Department sues Virginia over in-state tuition for migrants

US Justice Department sues Virginia over in-state tuition for migrants
Honduras' presidential runner-up challenges loss as legal action looms

Honduras' presidential runner-up challenges loss as legal action looms
Shootings in Sweden halved in 2025 as police tackle gang crime

Shootings in Sweden halved in 2025 as police tackle gang crime
US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants

US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants
German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros

German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction
Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it

Trump says Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'; Herzog's office disputes it
Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing

Judge grants release of redacted transcript of Charlie Kirk case hearing
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery to treat hiccups

Brazil's former President Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery to treat hiccups
Washington pipe bomb suspect has confessed, prosecutors say

Washington pipe bomb suspect has confessed, prosecutors say
Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts

Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts
South Korea's ex-First Lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says

South Korea's ex-First Lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says

Brazil's former President Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says
Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities

Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities
Italy loosens court control over public tenders, amid protests

Italy loosens court control over public tenders, amid protests
Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court

Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court
Brazil's top court orders detention of ex- head of highway police after escape attempt

Brazil's top court orders detention of ex- head of highway police after escape attempt
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks