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German Customs Is Secretly Monitoring Messenger Accounts -And It’s Now Permanent

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German customs officials have been using a secret method to monitor messaging accounts, according to a leaked document. The...

US Airman Details 48 Hours Behind Enemy Lines After Iran Shootdown

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A US Air Force officer recounted the terrifying moments following the shooting down of his aircraft over Iran. The...
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Africa Takes Its True Place on the World Map

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Africa is set to appear closer to its true size on maps after the United Nations General Assembly backed...

What Caused the Miami Plane Crash That Killed Five People on the Ground?

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Five people were killed and five others were injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami...

Amazon Plane Crashes into Vehicles at Miami Airport, Killing Five

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Five people have died after an Amazon cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport in the United...

Milei Toughens Argentina’s Stance Over Falklands Oil Drilling

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Javier Milei, president of Argentina, renewed pressure over the long-running Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute on September 4th, 2026. The...

Why Is Lake Ontario Being Renamed ‘Lake America’ on US Maps?

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Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on its Maps app for users in the...

Why Is the US Army Secretary Stepping Down?

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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned from his position after about 18 months in the post. His resignation...

Former US Police Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey Dies in Prison at 32

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Sean Grayson, the former US police officer convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died in prison at the age...

Indiana Residents Face 12th Day Without Power as Frustration Grows

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Nearly two weeks after a powerful storm hit Indiana, thousands of people are still living without electricity. Terry Dubois,...

Ukraine Faces Difficult Debate Over Holding Elections During Wartime

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Recently, Ukraine has entered a debate about the feasibility of holding elections while the country remains at war. The...

What Happened at Harvard’s Mortuary? University Agrees to $53 Million Settlement

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Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits brought by families whose loved ones donated their...

Why Is Trump Cutting US Military Drills with South Korea?

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President Donald Trump says the United States plans to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He linked the...

Why Is Mental Health a Priority on USS Lincoln?

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The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is now a major priority for...

Spain and Morocco Brace for Another Ceuta Migration Crisis as Online Calls Encourage Border Crossing

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Security has been significantly increased along the borders of Morocco and Spain after calls were made regarding social media...

Millions Across Europe Marvel at Rare Solar Eclipse

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Throughout Europe, millions of people gathered together to witness the rare solar eclipse that took place on Wednesday. The...

Thailand Bans New Gun Permits After Mass Shooting

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Thailand has announced an immediate suspension of new gun permits following a deadly school shooting near Bangkok. The decision...

Israel Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan: Netanyahu Says No Withdrawal Until Hamas Disarms

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump. He...

Proposed Strait of Hormuz Shipping Agreement Sparks Global Concerns Over Tolls, Insurance and Vessel Access

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A serious opposition has risen against the agreement that was proposed to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of...

Armed Man Caught ‘Monitoring’ Trump Golf Course Days Before President’s Visit

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Police in California police arrested a man for carrying a gun near Trump's golf course before the president's planned...

EU Calls for Stronger Borders After Thousands Cross Into Ceuta

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged European countries to work together after a large number of...

Spain Begins Returning Migrants After Ceuta Border Rush Turns Deadly

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Spain has managed to reverse a massive wave of migrants who entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta in North...

Trump Paused Attacks on Iran – What Happens Next?

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President Donald Trump has stopped attacks on Iran for a second night in a row. The goal is to...

Iran-US Crisis Deepens as Tehran Warns Washington Over Possible Nuclear Facility Attacks

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Iran's top military body, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has issued a strong warning to the United States. The...

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Tensions Reach New Heights

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The US military says it has carried out another series of attacks on Iran. The strikes target Iran's capacity...

US Soldier Killed in Iraq as Iran Tensions Continue to Rise

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A US service member has been killed in northern Iraq after an Iranian drone attack, according to the US...

Why Trump Dropped the 20% Hormuz Fee – But kept the Iran Blockade

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US President Donald Trump has dropped his plan to charge a 20% fee on cargo ships passing through the...

US ‘Explosive Diarrhoea’ Parasite Outbreak: Should You Be Concerned?

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A stomach parasite is spreading across several US states, leading to thousands of infections in recent weeks. Health officials...

Firework Hits Delta Plane Near Chicago Airport – What We Know So Far

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A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by another Delta Air Lines flight while preparing for a firework display...

Eight Rescued After Seaplane Emergency Landing in New York’s East River: What Caused the Kodiak 100’s Rough Landing?

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Eight people were safely rescued after a seaplane made a challenging landing in New York City's East River on...

What US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Means for Trump

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The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that babies born in the United States automatically receive American...

US-Iran Conflict: US Agrees to Stand Down After Strikes

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The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" after a recent exchange of strikes, according to media reports....

Is the Iran War Really Over? Trump Says a Deal Is Already Signed

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US President Donald Trump has revealed that he has already signed a preliminary agreement to end the conflict with...

Is the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Really Happening This Sunday?

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US President Donald Trump has announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is imminent. He...

Helicopter Incident in Hormuz Raises Tensions Between U.S. and Iran

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The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes after a helicopter incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions...

12 Shot Near Ohio Festival as Police Race to Find Gunman

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Police are searching for suspects after a shooting left 12 people injured near a popular festival in Toledo, Ohio,...

Just When Peace Seemed Possible, U.S. and Iran Traded New Strikes

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The US military said it carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes on Iran and intercepted ballistic missiles...

Iran Halts Negotiations Temporarily, Opens Door for Future Diplomatic Solutions in Lebanon

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Iran has paused its negotiations with the United States after rising tensions in the region linked to the ongoing...

US and Iran Continue Talks Despite Fresh American Strikes Near Key Oil Route

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The US military says it carried out fresh strikes in southern Iran. The attacks targeted Iranian missile sites and...

Why Oil Prices Are Suddenly Falling Amid US-Iran Talks

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Oil prices fell sharply on Monday amid expectations of a possible peace deal to end the US-Israel war with...

Nobel Economist Warns South Korea of Demographic Suicide

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Joel Mokyr predicts population decline risks & urges an immigration debate amid the ageing crisis. Mokyr said that there appears...

Two Men Try Monkey Business, End Up in Real Trouble

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Monkey Punch has become very popular online in recent months. The young macaque captured attention across the world. Many...

War plan on hold: Trump pauses new Iran attack after Gulf allies’ step in

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US President Donald Trump said he has paused a planned military strike on Iran that was expected on Tuesday....

Trump Warns Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’ While Global Oil Prices Surge

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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out as peace talks over the war remain...

Xi Warns Trump of ‘Clashes and Conflicts’ Over Taiwan at High-Stakes Beijing Summit

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During a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent out a warning that was considered quite stern,...

Netflix Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Data Collection from Children

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Ken Paxton, attorney general in Texas, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix. His accusations claim that the streaming company...

White House Dinner Shooting: Trump Assassination Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

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Last month, a shooting incident took place at a White House political event in Washington DC, raising serious security...

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Response

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Oil prices increased in Asian trading on Monday Morning  after US President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a...

Pope Leo Responds to Trump Criticism Over War and Iran Nuclear Claims

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Tensions have grown between Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump. Pope Leo has replied to criticism from US...

Deadly Explosion at a Chinese Fireworks Factory – What Went Wrong?

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A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province, killing 21 people and injuring 61 others, according...

Can a Ceasefire Replace Congressional Approval? Trump’s Iran Claim Sparks Debate

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US President Donald Trump has told Congress that fighting between the United States and Iran has now “ended”, even...

Silent Vote, Rising Stakes: The Senate’s Narrow Rejection That Rekindles America’s War Powers Clash

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In a vote that symbolizes an almost equally significant constitutional conflict, the U.S. Senate has once again taken a...

King Gets Standing Ovation After Warning the World Is Becoming More Dangerous

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King Charles addressed the United States Congress in Washington, DC, in a major diplomatic speech. He spoke about the...

Global Hunger Crisis Deepens as War, Drought and Aid Cuts Drive Millions Toward Starvation in 2026

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A recently published global report highlights warnings about the worsening conflict, severe droughts, and the continuous reduction of humanitarian...

King to speak up for democracy as the US visit begins—what will he say?

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King Charles and Queen Camilla have started a four-day state visit to the United States. It is the first...

Who is the gunman at the Washington press dinner? 31-year-old Californian identified

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A man has been arrested after gunfire broke out inside a hotel in Washington, DC, where the White House...

US Court Blocks Arkansas Social Media Law Over Free Speech Concerns

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The controversial Act 900 of Arkansas has been blocked by the U.S. federal court by delivering a more significant...

Japan Issues Megaquake Advisory After Strong Offshore Earthquake, Raising Concerns of Larger Tremor

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On the northern coast of Japan, a highly powerful earthquake shook the land, which, as an end result, triggered...

Myanmar Reduces Aung San Suu Kyi’s Sentence Amid Wider Prisoner Amnesty and Global Concerns

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The government of Myanmar, which is led by the military, has deducted the prison sentence for Aung San Suu...

“Stop Nick Shirley Act” Ignites Clash Over Journalism and Online Safety

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Often referred to as the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" by critics, it is a new California legislative proposal, formally...

Australia, UK, France & 14 Others Condemn Hezbollah and Israeli Violence in Lebanon: Urge Urgent De-Escalation and US-Brokered Direct Negotiations for Lasting Security

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A statement on Lebanon by the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg,...

Who actually won? Iran claims victory after Trump’s ceasefire move

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The United States says it has already achieved its main military objectives and is now ready to give diplomacy...

Easter fun or warning shot? Could Trump’s message signal bigger trouble with Iran?

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On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump kicked off the day posing with a giant bunny, addressing children at the White...

What Did Trump Say to Iran About the Blocked Oil Route?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has made a strong and controversial statement on social media, warning Iran to reopen the...

Artemis II Astronauts Embark on Historic Journey Orbiting the Moon

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NASA's Artemis II's launch which was purely successful marks a vast historic step toward the return of humanity's deep...

Could the US Really Capture Iran’s Key Oil Hub – And What Comes Next?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump said that he might take control of Kharg Island by sending troops to Iran's key...

US Government Shutdown Sets Record as Longest in History

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The partial shutdown of the US federal government has now become the longest in American history, reaching 44 days...

Global Tensions Rise as U.S.–Israel–Iran Conflict Deepens Humanitarian Crisis

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While the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran increases, the global tensions also continue to escalate...

Why Are Oil Prices Falling? Trump Points to Iran Talks

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Oil prices dropped sharply during early trading in Asia after comments by President Donald Trump raised hopes that the...

Rapper Afroman Wins Defamation Case, Citing His Right to Free Speech

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Afroman, born Joseph Foreman, is a 51-year-old rapper from Ohio. He's famous for songs like "Because I Got High"...

Why did America’s top counterterrorism official quit over the Iran war?

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Donald Trump’s top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, has resigned over the US war in Iran, urging the president to...

I Can Do Anything with Cuba, Says Donald Trump—What’s Behind This Statement?

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US President Donald Trump has made strong remarks about Cuba, saying he thinks the United States could “take control"...

Fire Breaks Out After Drone Hits Close to Dubai Airport

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A fire broke out on Monday near Dubai International Airport after a drone struck a fuel tank in the...

China Says 2026 Could Be a “Landmark Year” for Relations with the US

Global Sharya Christiana -
Being quite optimistic, China has expressed that 2026 would be the "landmark year" for them to establish relations with...

Why is the UN warning about war crimes in South Sudan? Rights Chief Demands Immediate Ceasefire

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The South Sudanese Civil War started in December 2013. It began after a political dispute between Salva Kiir and...

Rising Gas Prices: How the Iran War Is Disrupting Global Energy Markets

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Fuel prices in the United States have risen quickly over the past few days. The conflict involving the United...

Do Americans Support War with Iran? New Polls Suggest Most Oppose U.S. Military Action

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A recent poll shows that many people in the United States do not support the country’s military actions against...

What Triggered the US-Israel Attack on Iran, and Could the War Grow Bigger?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The Middle East is in serious conflict after the US and Israel carried out major attacks on Iran. These...

Global Leaders Call for Restraint Amid U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran

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Sparking widespread international reactions regarding the military strikes that were carried out by the United States and Israel against...

US Issues Urgent Exit Warning Across Middle East as Iran Retaliates Over Strikes

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The United States government is trying to help its citizens leave the Middle East as fighting in the region...

Clinton Testifies in Epstein Probe Amid Political Firestorms

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Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary, testified heavily on Thursday as part of the House Oversight Committee's continued investigation regarding...

Airstrikes and Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East as UN Warns Against Wider Conflict

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Fighting has spread rapidly across the Middle East after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in airstrikes...

Ukraine War Enters Fourth Year Amid Rising European Divisions

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Entering its fourth year, the Russia–Ukraine war continues to shape Europe’s political fault lines and diplomatic efforts, with rising...

What’s Behind the Sudden Death of Dozens of Tigers in Thailand?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Officials in Chiang Mai are investigating the sudden deaths of dozens of tigers at a well-known tourist park. Over...

Thousands of Flights Cancelled After Huge Snowstorm

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A huge snowstorm hit the US East Coast on Monday, breaking snowfall records and causing widespread flight cancellations and...

Gunman Shot Dead After Breaching Security at Trump Residence

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A man with a weapon was shot and killed after he entered a restricted security area near President Donald...

Big Sewage Spill: Trump Takes Action

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US President Donald Trump has asked federal agencies to take control of a major sewage spill that has sent...

Flying Soon? How a Shutdown Could Trigger Airport Delays and TSA Disruptions Across America

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Travel groups and airlines are warning passengers to expect problems after part of the United States government shut down....

Norway’s Former Prime Minister Accused of Corruption Over Epstein Links

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Because of his interactions with convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland of Oslo, Norway, has...

Pam Bondi Testifies Before Congress on Epstein Files Transparency

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Pam Bondi, Attorney General in Washington D.C., was a part of a very argumentative House Judiciary Committee, which was...

Extreme Cold Hits New York: More Than 17 Dead in Brutal Temperatures

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New York City has faced a period of extreme cold, with at least 18 people dying due to the...

Trump Makes Surprise Threat Involving US-Canada Bridge

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US President Donald Trump has said he may try to stop a new bridge between the United States and...

Pentagon Cuts Harvard Ties—But why?

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The US Department of Defense is cutting all academic ties with Harvard University. Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Ivy...

New START Ends: What Happens Now to U.S.–Russia Nuclear Arms Limits?

Global Sharya Christiana -
Ending more than half a century of bilateral limits regarding strategic nuclear arsenals of the world's largest two nuclear...

EU Rethinks Climate Diplomacy After Challenging COP30 Negotiations

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The European Union is once again evaluating its approach regarding international climate diplomacy after a very challenging experience at...

Why Minneapolis Federal Immigration Officers Are Now Being Equipped with Body Cameras

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Federal immigration officers working in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will soon be required to wear body cameras, according to the US...

Chips For Everyone! German Farm Shares Millions of Extra Potatoes

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After a massive harvest in Germany, farmers are giving away a large number of potatoes for free. The potatoes...

Europe Faces Rising Global Tensions: Ukraine War, Arctic Disputes, and Iran in Focus

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On the 29th of January 2026, Europe faced major global tensions, including Arctic disputes, the war in Ukraine, and...

IMF Says Global Growth Is Being Driven by New Forces Beyond Trade

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a cautious but measured outlook for the global economy in 2026, indicating...

Japan’s last pandas are returning to China—but why?

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On Sunday, thousands of people visited Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say goodbye to Japan’s last giant pandas, Xiao...

Minneapolis ICU Nurse Fatally Shot by Border Patrol Agent

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A man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday during a federal immigration operation. The shooting has caused...

Massive Winter Storm Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power Across the US

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The United States is experiencing a severe winter storm that is creating dangerously low temperatures, power outages, and travel...

Trump Claims Full Access to Greenland as NATO Calls for More Support

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US president Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has secured unlimited and permanent access to Greenland through...

Man, Who Killed Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Gets Life Sentence

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The man responsible for the murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in...