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Journalist deaths reach new high in 2025 — CPJ

Altogether 129 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Wednesday in an annual report. That makes 2025 the deadliest year for press…

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Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts

Thousands of Cuban security personnel have begun leaving Caracas after nearly two decades in Venezuela, as Washington ramps up efforts to dismantle the long standing alliance between the two leftist…

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Trump touts economic record in State of the Union, seeks reset ahead of midterms

Donald Trump used the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday to champion his economic record, declaring he had ushered in a new “golden age” for America.…

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Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island

Canada said it plans to provide assistance to Cuba while the island grapples with fuel shortages after Washington moved to choke off Cuba's oil supplies. Washington has escalated a pressure…

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Trump and the State of the Union address

The stage is set for US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. The US Capitol in Washington DC will be packed with the country's top…

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A year of upheaval sets the stage for Trump’s State of the Union address

U.S. President Donald Trump will use his State of the Union address on Tuesday to sell his turbulent, norm-breaking second term to American voters who will decide in November whether…

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US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions

The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official said, amid growing concerns about…

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Sarandos Rejects Trump Call to Oust Susan Rice as Netflix Faces $83bn Merger Showdown

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has dismissed President Donald Trump’s demand that the streaming giant remove former national security adviser Susan Rice from its board, as the company battles for regulatory…

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Jeffrey Epstein’s estate agrees to pay up to $35m to settle survivors’ lawsuit

Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing two of his longtime advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of…

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US military ready for Iran strike from Saturday, reports claim

Senior US officials have reportedly indicated that the military could be prepared to launch strikes against Iran within days, as President Donald Trump weighs his options. According to several American…

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Trump administration ‘woke Europe up’ from slumber, US ambassador tells Euronews

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder has said the Trump administration has helped Europe “wake up” and stop “hitting the snooze button”, in remarks to Euronews. Speaking on the…

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Venezuelan Opposition Ally Kidnapped After Prison Release

María Corina Machado is a prominent figure in Venezuela’s opposition. She has reported that one of her closest associates, Juan Pablo Guanipa, was abducted. This occurred mere hours after his…

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US calls for new multilateral arms control agreement following new START expiry

The United States on Friday called for a new arms control agreement after the treaty that set caps on Russian and U.S. strategic nuclear weapons deployments expired on Thursday. Russia…

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New START nuclear treaty expires, removing key constraints on Russia and US

Russia and the United States are no longer bound by any limits on the size of their strategic nuclear arsenals after their last arms control treaty expired on Thursday with…

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Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder

The ex-husband of former US first lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, officials said. William Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody on…

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Clintons Set to Testify on Epstein Investigation

Former US President Bill Clinton has agreed to testify before a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has also agreed. Their…

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Venezuela’s New Government: Transition Under Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has begun shaping her new government following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. On Monday, Rodriguez appointed several cabinet members. She met with Laura Dogu, Washington’s…

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Saudi and Israeli officials visit Washington to discuss possible strikes on Iran

The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as U.S. President Donald Trump considers military strikes, Axios…

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Trump says ‘Cuba will be failing pretty soon’

U.S. President Donald Trump said that "Cuba will be failing pretty soon," adding that Venezuela, once the island's top supplier, has not recently sent oil or money to Cuba. Emboldened…

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Atomic scientists set ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer to midnight than ever

Atomic scientists set their "Doomsday Clock" on Tuesday closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behavior by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts…

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Malta Weighs Trump ‘Board of Peace’ Invitation

Malta is seeking legal advice after being invited to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’, Prime Minister Robert Abela told parliament on Monday. Abela confirmed that Malta,…

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Blizzards in North America, Heat Emergencies in Australia as Weather Extremes Intensify

Toronto is beginning the lengthy process of digging itself out from the largest snowfall in the city’s history, even as parts of the United States remain paralyzed by a powerful…

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Border patrol chief and other agents to leave Minneapolis following second fatal shooting

The Trump administration agreed to scale back federal presence after a second fatal shooting by federal officers. President Donald Trump said he will replace Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino with…

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Winter storm grips much of US in snow, ice, Arctic cold

powerful winter storm spread a paralyzing mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Ohio Valley and mid-South to New England on Sunday, compounded by bitter, Arctic cold…

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Clinton and Obama urge Americans to ‘speak out’ and take action after Minneapolis shootings

Two Democratic former presidents condemned the scenes in Minnesota after Alex Pretti was killed this weekend, framing the tragedy as a pivotal moment that calls Americans to "speak up" and…

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Minneapolis ICU nurse latest victim of US led immigrant purge

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Intensive Care Unit nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Known for his dedication to caring for…

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Trump’s Latest Statements Prompt Anger Among NATO Veterans

Veterans from across Europe hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that they had stayed off the front lines in Afghanistan, saying on Friday that hundreds of their comrades…

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House panel advances contempt measures against Clintons in Epstein probe

A Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives panel on Wednesday recommended former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to…

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Mixed Global Response to Trump’s Proposed Board of Peace

A proposed U.S.-led “Board of Peace” promoted by President Donald Trump is drawing mixed reactions internationally, with some governments embracing the initiative while others raise legal, political, and governance concerns.…

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World order ‘in midst of rupture,’ Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of global fissures beyond US threats to Greenland. "We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false, that the strongest…

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US troops could disobey questionable orders, Catholic archbishop says

The Catholic archbishop overseeing the church's work with members of the U.S. military said it would be "morally acceptable" for troops to disobey orders that went against their consciences. Archbishop…

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Trump Presses Greenland Claim as NATO Unity Strains Ahead of Davos Talks

Donald Trump is set to address European leaders in Switzerland as he continues to escalate his campaign to bring Greenland under US control, refusing once again to rule out the…

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A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints

President Donald Trump on Tuesday will mark his first year back in the White House after a shock-and-awe policy blitz that has expanded presidential power and reshaped America's relations with…

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Strongest Solar Radiation Storm Since 2003 Triggers Global Monitoring

The Sun has released its most powerful solar radiation storm in more than 20 years, prompting global monitoring efforts as charged particles move toward Earth and raise the prospect of…

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Trump’s Greenland threats steal the spotlight in Davos

If Donald Trump had wanted to throw a hand grenade into the World Economic Forum, he couldn’t have picked a better way to do it than to threaten NATO allies…

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Trump tells Norway he no longer feels obligation to think only of peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has told Norway's prime minister in a letter that he no longer feels obligated "to think purely of Peace" because he had not been awarded the…

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Trump threatens EU with new tariffs to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump announced that the US will implement new tariffs on several European countries. This will happen unless an agreement is reached for the acquisition of Greenland. The announcement…

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Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatining to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the…

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Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his…

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US suspends immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries

The United States said it is suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. The United States…

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US pressing Mexico to allow US forces to fight cartels

The United States is intensifying pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations to dismantle fentanyl labs inside the country, the New York Times reported on…

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Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station (ISS) carrying four astronauts on Wednesday, in an emergency return flight due to the ailing health of a crew member. This is…

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Trump Shrugs Off Critics, Signals Go-It-Alone Approach in Reuters Interview

Reuters sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump for an interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the 30-minute exchange: TRUMP’S DOING IT HIS WAY…

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Majority of voters oppose US strike on Iran, say Trump has gone too far abroad

Two new polls released Wednesday show that most voters do not want the U.S. to take military action against Iran and think President Donald Trump is overstepping abroad. A Quinnipiac…

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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise. "Every person…

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Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

President Donald Trump said any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a response to…

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Trump says US will take Greenland “one way or the other” as Denmark and EU warn of NATO fallout

President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Greenland “one way or the other,” dismissing concerns about Nato and prompting sharp warnings from Denmark and European Union…

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Trump says he and US military weighing ‘strong options’ on Iran

President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is weighing a range of responses to escalating unrest in Iran, including possible military options, as massive protests continue to roil the country.…

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Trump: ‘It may be a choice’ between seizing Greenland or preserving NATO

Donald Trump has said “it may be a choice” for the U.S. between pursuing his ambition to take control of Greenland and keeping NATO intact. The U.S. president was asked…

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Colombia under real threat of military action

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a "real threat" of US military action against Colombia. Petro said the United States is treating…

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Trump’s former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine

Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine,…

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ICE fatal shooting of Minnesota woman puts US on edge

The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Minnesota mother by a U.S. immigration agent has put the city of Minneapolis and much of the United States on edge, with the potential…

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Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations

President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including major UN agencies, hastening Washington's retreat from multilateral cooperation. Trump signed an executive order on…

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Trump calls for record $1.5 trillion defense budget, a 50 percent jump

President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared he would ask Congress for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2027, a massive $500 billion increase from this year’s Pentagon budget. The huge…

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Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump’s Greenland goal

The top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday he would meet leaders of Denmark next week but signalled no retreat from President Donald Trump's aim to take over Greenland as alarmed…

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Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland

Venezuela transported gold worth almost 4.14 billion Swiss francs ($5.20 billion) to Switzerland during the early years of the leadership of ousted President Nicolas Maduro, customs data shows. The South…

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Trump to House Republicans: If we don’t win midterms, I’ll get impeached

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Republicans must win the 2026 congressional midterm elections - or else he will get impeached by Democrats. "You gotta win the midterms 'cause, if…

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