Trump signals US may expand focus to Cuba amid Venezuela operation

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
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
Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea

Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea
US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua

US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
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
Bondi gunmen acted alone, no evidence they were part of militant cell, Australian police say

Bondi gunmen acted alone, no evidence they were part of militant cell, Australian police say
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80

Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
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
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib ordered to serve 15 years in jail in 1MDB case

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib ordered to serve 15 years in jail in 1MDB case
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
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