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Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know
If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a ‘corruption…
Austrian president tasks far-right leader with forming government
FPO leader Herbert Kickl gets mandate to try to lead a government, the first headed…
What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?
Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria’s future takes…
Disney to combine its Hulu+ Live TV with streamer Fubo
Both Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo are streaming services that mimic the traditional cable TV…
Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says
French president says Paris will engage with the incoming Trump administration in the US on…
Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence
The threat marks an escalation in the group’s fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
Nigeria’s military launch offensive on new rebel group
Nigeria’s military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated…
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.
Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India
Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by…
Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank
Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
UK Prime Minister Starmer slams ‘lies’ after Musk tirade
Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of…
Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the…
Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites
The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank…
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget’, survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional…
South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree…
Global chip stocks climb as Foxconn’s bumper results show a continuation of the AI boom
Global semiconductor stocks climbed on Monday after Foxconn posted record fourth-quarter revenue, suggesting the AI…
What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?
The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic…
Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women
By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump’s ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “fantastic…
