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Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine

Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma

Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu province, where Goma is the provincial capital and which borders Rwanda

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma
Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Stride of seven continents: Birmingham man to run around the world in 7 days

Stride of seven continents: Birmingham man to run around the world in 7 days

Stride of seven continents: Birmingham man to run around the world in 7 days
Political|US|World

UN rights chief says diversity should be celebrated, in jab at Trump

The United Nations' top human rights official said on Friday that diversity was not a threat and should be treasured, in comments that appeared aimed at Donald

UN rights chief says diversity should be celebrated, in jab at Trump
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas has added up to 15,000 fighters since start of war, US figures show

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has recruited between 10,000 and 15,000 members since the start of its war with Israel, according to two congressional sources

Hamas has added up to 15,000 fighters since start of war, US figures show
Education|US|World

Mighty Eighth Air Force set to celebrate 83rd anniversary

Mighty Eighth Air Force set to celebrate 83rd anniversary

Mighty Eighth Air Force set to celebrate 83rd anniversary
Americas|Economy|Education|Political|World

Canada reduces international student permits for second year

Canada will cap the number of international students allowed to enter the country for a second year in a row in 2025, as the government continues to try to ease pressure

Canada reduces international student permits for second year
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Inside the Ukrainian drone unit conducting deep strikes on Russia

As snow fell in a wooded area of Ukraine, the long-range attack drones accelerated one by one down an unlit, abandoned road and their whirring

Inside the Ukrainian drone unit conducting deep strikes on Russia
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide

The State Department has frozen new funding for almost all U.S. aid programs worldwide, making exceptions to allow humanitarian food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt to continue

State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide
Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US stops work on foreign aid after Trump orders review

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US stops work on foreign aid after Trump orders review
Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico

Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli drone strike kills two in major ongoing West Bank operation

An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle near the West Bank town of Qabatiya killed two people, the Palestinian health ministry said on Friday, the fourth day of a large-scale Israeli

Israeli drone strike kills two in major ongoing West Bank operation
Europe|Political|World

Slovak protests grow in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt

Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift

Slovak protests grow in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
Science|Technology|US|World

A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth

A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight

A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Louisiana's Argent LNG sets deal with government of Bangladesh

Argent LNG, which is developing a 25 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG facility in Louisiana, has signed a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to

Louisiana's Argent LNG sets deal with government of Bangladesh
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Denmark, US and Greenland to discuss Arctic security

Denmark agreed on Friday to discuss the Arctic region with Washington, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said, after his first phone call with the secretary of state from the

Denmark, US and Greenland to discuss Arctic security
Asia|Political|US|World

Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with new U.S.

Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump once again calls for OPEC to drop oil prices

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his call for OPEC to cut oil prices to hurt oil-rich Russia's finances and help bring an end to the war in Ukraine.

Trump once again calls for OPEC to drop oil prices
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli military says it remains deployed in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Friday that it remained deployed in southern Lebanon while maintaining the terms of the ceasefire deal.

Israeli military says it remains deployed in southern Lebanon
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

British growth plans get positive response in Davos, minister says

British industry and energy minister Sarah Jones said that meetings in Davos this week with CEOs considering where to make their

British growth plans get positive response in Davos, minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2025

World leaders and business executives left the Swiss mountain resort of Davos after a week of discussions dominated from a distance by Donald Trump's return as U.S.

Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

International Criminal Court prepares for possible US sanctions

By Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court has taken measures to shield staff from possible U.S. sanctions, paying salaries three months in advance, as

International Criminal Court prepares for possible US sanctions
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF; UAE denies this

Two U.S. lawmakers will keep trying to block arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, having determined that the UAE is providing weapons to the paramilitary

US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF; UAE denies this
Africa|Environment|World

More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery

More than 100 dead dolphins have been found on the coast of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region, with officials yet to establish what caused their deaths.

More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery