Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal crash
Crash kills two men and injures British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria.
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Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over 2023 pro-Khan protests
Court sentences journalists in absentia over alleged links to violent unrest after ex-PM Imran Khan's May 2023 arrest.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov as top aide
Military intelligence chief credited with series of daring operations against Russia since it launched its invasion.
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Did Tony Blair influence trial of UK soldiers accused of killing Iraqi man?
Government files suggest former UK prime minister pressured officials to prevent soldiers being tried in civil courts.
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Trump says he takes more aspirin than recommended: Is that dangerous?
Revelations about Trump's use of the blood thinner emerge during a newspaper interview.
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These are the competing groups controlling territory in Yemen
Saudi-backed coalition forces in Yemen have launched air strikes targeting southern separatists.
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Senegal vs Sudan: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
War-ravaged Sudan have defied the odds to reach the last 16, but, face their toughest test against heavyweights Senegal.
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LIVE: Fighting breaks out in eastern Yemen along border with Saudi Arabia
Separatist Southern Transitional Council accuses Saudi Arabia of bombing its forces near the border.
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
United States tennis legend Venus Williams returns to the Australian Open for the first time since 2021.
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The ceasefire did what it was meant to do – make Gaza invisible
Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, convinced the genocide is over.
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Why I am on hunger strike in solidarity with Pal Action detainees
In the Pal Action detainees, I see my own story. I see clear evidence that Guantánamo did not end; it spread.
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Sudan’s el-Fasher now a “ghost town” after RSF takeover
Nathaniel Raymond of Yale School of Public Health warns of mass deaths in Sudan as UN visits el-Fasher
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Corruption & sanctions “work together” to cripple Iran’s economy
Sina Azodi on escalating protests in Iran and how sanctions and corruption are deepening the country’s economic crisis.
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Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iran
US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.
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Yemen’s separatist STC accuses Saudi Arabia of bombing forces along border
Saudi-backed Hadramout governor says move under way to 'peacefully' take over military sites from STC.
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Belfast rallies for Palestine hunger strikers as memories of 1981 return
For many in Belfast, the pro-Palestine hunger strikes are a reminder of what Irish republicans endured 44 years ago.
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Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025
Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the tally - but Russian President Vladimir Putin appears bent on avoiding peace talks.
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Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks.
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AFCON 2025: The last 16
AFCON’s last 16 brings together hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose.
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Updates: Survivors of Israel’s war on Gaza brace for harsh weather in tents
These were the developments in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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Gaza cousins face lost youth, and family tragedy, after amputations
Despite losing limbs and loved ones, Gaza's Abdullah and Diaa hold onto hope for prosthetic limbs and a better future.
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South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice
An activist-turned-historian takes tourists through South Africa's painful colonial history, which still echoes today.
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South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack
Venezuela leader strikes conciliatory tone while renewing claim US wants to topple government for vast oil reserves.
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Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?
An unexpected handshake in Dhaka has prompted debate on whether India and Pakistan might restart talks in 2026.
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