US-backed Palestinian committee shares mission statement on Gaza governance
The technocratic body will operate under the direction of Trump's 'board of peace', stacked with pro-Israel figures.
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Guatemala prisoners take workers hostages in riots across three facilities
Officials say 46 workers are being held, with gang members behind the riots seeking better conditions.
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Military leader Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea’s president
Doumbouya was declared victor in the West African country's first election since he led the 2021 military takeover.
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Trump’s ‘board of peace’ appears to seek wider mandate beyond Gaza
While launched as part of Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions board as 'bold new approach to resolving global conflicts'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,424
These are the key developments from day 1,424 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush
CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.
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US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory
Kurdish-led SDF accuses Syrian forces of violating withdrawal deal as they take key towns and oilfields.
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Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th term, opponent calls results ‘fake’
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, according to official results.
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EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations
European and South American leaders say pact sends 'clear signal' amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.
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Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to claim AFCON bronze medal
Stanley Nwabali denies Mohamed Salah, saving two penalties as Nigeria beats Egypt for third place at 2025 AFCON.
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What’s pushing Canada and China closer?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails his visit to China as 'historic'.
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Syrian army takes control of Deir Hafer, Maskana under agreement
Syrian government troops have moved into dozens of towns and villages in eastern Aleppo governorate as the SDF withdraw.
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Zelenskyy demands faster energy imports as Ukraine reels from power outages
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leave thousands without power in freezing winter temperatures.
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Indonesia searches for missing plane with at least 10 on board
Fisheries minister says three employees from ministry on board plane, operated by Indonesia Air Transport.
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‘Make America Go Away!’: Anti-Trump protests erupt in Denmark
Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.
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Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland
US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control of the self-governing Danish territory.
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Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trump’s takeover threats
Copenhagen rally organiser says 'world must wake up' as Donald Trump threatens to seize self-governing Danish island.
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Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane’s AFCON farewell
Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane announced after the semifinal that he would not appear at another AFCON for Senegal.
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Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join Gaza ‘board of peace’
The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.
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Carrick off to perfect start as United beat City 2-0 in Manchester derby
United kick off interim manager ‍Michael Carrick's ‍second stint in charge with an impressive 2-0 derby victory.
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Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term: Electoral Commission
Museveni, 81, secured 71.65 percent support, electoral commission says, after contentious election campaign.
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Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final – teams, start time, lineups
Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.
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Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war
Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.
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Syrian army takes control of east Aleppo towns as Kurdish fighters withdraw
Military says it seized 34 villages and towns in the region as it keeps taking over territories from Kurdish fighters.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed vote
Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid hours before Museveni, 81, was declared the winner.
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