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Watch VideoNovak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals as the next generation of tennis stars make their mark, with Alcaraz showcasing ...

Minneapolis shooting: Death of nurse Alex Pretti sparks outrage against US immigration enforcement

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Alex Pretti, a dedicated nurse, was shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, igniting protests and raising questions about the use of force during ...

Prince Harry accuses tabloids of making wife's life 'absolute misery'

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Prince Harry testified this week in a lawsuit brought against a British newspaper publisher for privacy invasions and unlawful information gathering.

Trump backtracks on Greenland as he prepares to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos

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At Davos, Trump unveils his 'Board of Peace' while reversing his Greenland threats, aiming to position himself as a global peacemaker.

Mozambique floods: More than 400 000 affected as President Chapo cancels Davos trip

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Mozambique is grappling with severe flooding that has claimed at least 150 lives, with South Africa also reporting casualties. As rescue operations continue, the ...

Watch VideoSenegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk-off protest

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Senegal claimed a dramatic Afcon title by stunning hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time as VAR controversy, a missed late penalty, crowd unrest and Pape Gueye’s winner ...

Manchester United's Mbeumo, Dorgu sink Manchester City to hand Arsenal title initiative

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Michael Carrick enjoyed a fairytale return to Old Trafford as interim boss, overseeing a dominant 2–0 win over a stuttering Manchester City.

Sadio Mane the hero again as Senegal edge Egypt to reach AFCON final

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Sadio Mané proved the difference-maker once again as Senegal overcame a stubborn Egypt to secure their place in the 2026 AFCON final.

Greenland says no to US control after Trump's latest military threats

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Greenland's political parties firmly reject US President Donald Trump's threats to seize their territory, asserting their right to self-determination amidst rising ...

US military seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic

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US officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions.

Oil heist begins: Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels to the US

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The US will take control of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude, Donald Trump says, after Washington ousted President Nicolas Maduro and claimed authority ...

Venezuela's deposed Maduro pleads not guilty, insists he is still president

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Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court on Monday along with his wife.

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 ...