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Seventeen House Republicans broke ranks with their party’s leadership on Thursday to join Democrats in passing a bill extending expired Obamacare subsidies for three years, a move that exposed deep divisions within the…
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights organisations, a move officials describe as a gesture of goodwill aimed at easing political tensions and promoting…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order withdrawing the country from cooperation with 66 international organisations, including 31 United Nations agencies and 35 non-UN bodies,…
Australia is facing dangerous conditions as a widespread heatwave grips much of the country, prompting authorities to warn of an elevated and potentially catastrophic bushfire risk. Severe to extreme heatwaves have…
A fatal shooting by a US immigration agent in Minneapolis has ignited nationwide outrage, protests and a fierce political dispute between local leaders and the Trump administration over the circumstances of the woman’s…
In Gaza City, a sound long absent is slowly returning: the voices of children learning. After nearly two years of war and disruption, pupils are once again gathering for lessons—this time not in proper classrooms, but…
Ajax have confirmed that defender Gaston Ávila has joined Rosario Central on loan, allowing the Argentine to return to his home country in search of regular first-team football. The 23-year-old left-sided centre-back…
Venezuela is living through a moment of profound uncertainty following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, an event that has dramatically altered the country’s political landscape but has failed to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that Ukraine still lacks clear and legally binding security guarantees from its international allies, even as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could mark a major technological leap for football, with organisers preparing to introduce advanced tools including 3D VAR decision-making and digital avatars for every player, according to…
Venezuela remains in a tense and uncertain state following a dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and their transfer to the United States to…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a United States court for the first time on Monday, January 5, 2026, following his arrest by U.S. authorities. During the brief hearing, he pleaded not guilty to…
Former Arsenal transfer chief Edu Gaspar is facing increasing scrutiny at Nottingham Forest, with reports suggesting his position at the Premier League club could come under threat following a difficult run of form.…
Ministers of Defense and Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from 12 countries will meet in a three-day conference to address the deteriorating security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The…
Nine people from Ngoma District’s Jarama Sector were killed by lightning, while six others were injured after being struck as they returned from farming. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, 4 January 2026. The…
Espanyol could be punished with a stadium ban after incidents involving supporters were detailed in the referee’s report following their La Liga defeat by Barcelona. The Catalan side lost 2–0 at the RCDE Stadium after…
During the midday Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV voiced deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, urging restraint, respect for the rule of law, and renewed commitment to peace and…
The United States has carried out what former President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and taken out of the country. The…
President Donald Trump announced that the United States carried out strikes in Venezuela’s capital on Saturday morning and that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and removed from the country. In a…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has said he is in good health, stating that his condition is better than many people believe. He noted that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than doctors recommend and…
At least seven people have been confirmed dead and many others remain missing after a migrant boat carrying about 200 people capsized off the coast of The Gambia, authorities have said. The incident occurred around…
At least 40 people have been killed and around 115 others injured after a devastating fire broke out during New Year celebrations at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, according to police and emergency…
Several people have been killed and many others injured after an explosion tore through a bar in the upscale Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss police said early Thursday. According to authorities, around 100…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new measures restricting the entry of citizens of the United States into their territories. The decision is a response to action taken by the U.S. government on December 16, 2025,…