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Wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles: What we know
With strong winds in California, the Palisades, Hurst, and Eaton fires to continue to blaze through Los Angeles.
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‘Forgotten’: How one Mexican city struggles against big industry for water
A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt sentencing in New York hush-money case
US president-elect set to be sentenced in New York criminal case 10 days before beginning second term.
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A disturbing pattern of repression is emerging in Europe
Authoritarianism is creeping into Europe under the guise of cracking down on pro-Palestinian activism.
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Trump hints at military moves in Middle East and Americas
Incoming US President Donald Trump said “all hell will break out” in the Middle East if Israeli captives aren't released
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Children killed by Israeli drone strike in occupied West Bank
Two children were among three Palestinians from the same family killed in an Israeli drone attack in Tammun.
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Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO
Kyiv says it will fill in should Budapest elect to join Russian-led blocs instead.
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Why has the US accused Sudanese militias of genocide – but not Israel?
The US says forces active within Sudan are guilty of many of the same war crimes that Israel is accused of.
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Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy
The opener aims for comeback as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years.
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Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail
Tehran denies Sala's December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman's arrest in Italy on a US warrant.
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Alois Brunner, the Nazi ‘butcher’ who trained Syrian security
Brunner hid in Damascus for decades and is said to have taught torture tactics to Hafez al-Assad’s intelligence service.
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Why I’m not giving up on Syria’s disappeared | Close Up
Former Syrian detainee Bassam Ezzedine is on a mission to help prisoners of the fallen regime to find their families.
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Former Assad military officers reconcile with Syria’s new authorities
Former Syrian military officers who worked under the Assad regime are registering with the new administration.
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Can Syria’s new leaders fix the broken economy?
After almost 14 years of civil war, Syria's economy is in ruins.
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Strong winds drive wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles
Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires spread rapidly, causing panic and traffic jams.
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Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman
Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and ammunition depot.
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NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference
Trump's grandstanding covered Ukraine joining NATO, Israel's war on Gaza, and Greenland.
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Thousands evacuate as winds drive wildfires into California’s Los Angeles
Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly growing conflagration.
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France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.
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Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure
Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday's shooting.
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