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Nicolas Maduro faces narcotrafficking charges in New York after US military operation

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Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro arrives in New York to face narcotrafficking charges, just days after a dramatic US military operation that aims to reshape ...

Maduro in New York jail as Trump says US to ‘run’ Venezuela

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US President Donald Trump said the United States will " run" Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after seizing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro during a bombing ...

Australia's Bondi Beach attack hero opens up about brave act

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Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero of the Bondi Beach shooting, recalls his harrowing experience of confronting the attackers to protect innocent lives, sharing his story of ...

Trump orders ‘Deadly’ US strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

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US forces carried out air strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, killing several fighters in an operation requested by Nigerian authorities, ...

Pope Leo urges an end to war in Christmas blessing amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine

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Pope Leo XIV uses first Christmas blessing to renew global call for peace amid Gaza and Ukraine wars

British singer Chris Rea, best known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies aged 74

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British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for the 1980s festive hit " Driving Home for Christmas", has died at the age of 74, his family announced on Monday. ...

LOOK! Famous faces, blacked-out pages as Epstein files opened

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What secrets do the newly released Epstein files hold about famous figures like Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger? Discover the revelations from the US Justice Department's ...

Australia to toughen gun laws after deadly Bondi shootings

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A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people, including a child, authorities said on December ...

Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed in its entirety,’ escalating standoff

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Trump's administration is piling pressure on Venezuela, with a major military deployment in the Caribbean that includes the world's largest aircraft carrier.

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

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Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots that could one day help perform everyday ...

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

South Africa slams Trump's G20 ban as punitive

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South Africa has condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to exclude it from the 2026 G20 summit, labelling the move as punitive and rooted in misinformation. ...

Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential blocks, killing at least 13

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At least 13 people have died in a catastrophic fire that swept through high-rise blocks in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court estate, leaving many residents trapped and ...

G20 Summit in South Africa: Focus on critical minerals, debt relief, and climate action

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Discover the key outcomes of the G20 summit in South Africa, where leaders addressed critical minerals, climate change, and the urgent need for debt relief in developing ...

G20 summit highlights urgent need for unity in a fractured world

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At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders express concern over geopolitical fractures jeopardising the group's role in addressing economic crises, as they confront ...

G20 summit in Johannesburg: South Africa emphasises the importance of multilateralism

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the urgent need for multilateralism to tackle global challenges, while US President ...

Draft joint statement ready for G20 leaders' summit: sources

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A draft joint statement for the G20 summit in South Africa has been finalised, despite the US's boycott, raising questions about the future of global cooperation. ...

Government announces plan to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games

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South Africa is set to make history by bidding for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a significant step in bringing the world's largest sporting ...

Explosive emails tie Trump to Epstein’s alleged victim in hours-long encounters

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Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump knew about the disgraced financier's abuse and " spent hours" with one of the victims at his house.

Delhi blast: Modi vows justice for victims of deadly explosion

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned a deadly car explosion in Delhi, which claimed at least eight lives, labelling it a 'conspiracy' and promising ...

Man City rout Liverpool to mark Guardiola's milestone 1000th game as manager

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Pep Guardiola marked his 1,000th game as a manager with a commanding 3-0 victory for Manchester City over Liverpool, reigniting their Premier League title hopes. ...

Israel says Greta Thunberg among 171 more Gaza flotilla activists deported

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Israel said it deported on Monday 171 more activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg. ...

France's new PM resigns, hours after cabinet unveiled: presidency

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France's President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation just hours after unveiling his cabinet, the presidency said, ...

Spain says Israel to free last Spanish Gaza flotilla members

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Israel will on Monday return the remaining 28 Spanish detainees from a flotilla carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid to war-torn Gaza after 21 others arrived ...

Remembering Jane Goodall: A legacy of chimpanzee conservation and environmental advocacy

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Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist and revered wildlife advocate, has passed away at 91. Her legacy of conservation and advocacy for chimpanzees continues ...