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US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years
Newly-appointed Laura Dogu's visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
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US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention
Judge says the case stemmed from 'ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented' deportation quotas.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,438
These are the key developments from day 1,438 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
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How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
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Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
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Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats
The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
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US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge's ruling, calling the Trump administration's immigration crackdown 'an invasion'.
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Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
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Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara
Actors and politicians honour O'Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic 'brilliance' and generosity.
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US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’
The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
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Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran
Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
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Explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says
Local fire official says gas leak likely caused blast that ripped through residential building in Iranian port city.
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NBA issues 76ers’ Paul George with 25-game ban for drug violation
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.
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Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics
Demonstrators in Milan protest United State's ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga – teams, start, lineups
Real Madrid's turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.
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Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties
New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
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Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.
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German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump
German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.
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Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
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