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Trump administration removes four-star Coast Guard leader in firing spree
Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.
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Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica
Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
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Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica
Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
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‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state
In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department's employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.
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‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state
In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department's employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.
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Xi and Putin discuss relations with Trump, Ukraine and Taiwan
Leaders discussed their prospective contacts with new US administration during a wide-ranging video call, Kremlin says.
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Trump’s UN ambassador pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank
At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US's defence of Israel and advance Trump's 'America First' agenda.
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How is the world viewing Donald Trump’s inaugural address?
The US president laid out a populist agenda in speech to the nation.
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M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
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Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends
Sheikh Mohammed says Palestinians in Gaza - and not any other country - should dictate the way the enclave is governed.
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Trump’s pick for UN ambassador dodges question on Palestinian rights
Elise Stefanik refused to say whether she believes Palestinians have a right to self-determination.
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Far-right Oath Keepers, ex-Proud Boys leaders released after Trump pardons
Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio, who received some of longest sentences for the US Capitol attack, freed from prison.
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Lawsuits target Trump’s orders to end birthright citizenship, fire workers
Donald Trump signs record 26 executive orders on second term's first day, including an effort to restrict citizenship.
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Aid trucks arriving in Gaza but distribution will be a challenge
Aid has started to flow into Gaza following the ceasefire announcement, but the main challenge is getting it to people.
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Prince Harry court battle against Murdoch UK newspapers delayed
British prince and former senior MP Tom Watson are suing News Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful activities.
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Israel’s top general resigns over ‘terrible’ October 7 attack failures
Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.
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Trump policies raise concern over Palestine’s future
Trump’s presidency raises concern for Palestinians over the rebuilding of Gaza and revoked sanctions on Israeli settlers
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Trump pardons 1500 Jan 6 defendants, commutes other sentences
US President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1500 defendants who participated in the attack on the US Capitol.
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Rubio officially sworn into office as US Secretary of State
Former Senator Marco Rubio has officially begun his tenure as US Secretary of State.
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Israeli army launches attack on Jenin refugee camp in West Bank
Israel has launched an attack on Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, killing at least seven Palestinians.
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