Keys defeats Swiatek to reach Australian Open final against Sabalenka
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Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them. – The New York Times
- Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them. The New York Times
- 13 Dead After People Flee from Train, Get Hit By Another One When Rumor Spreads About Possible Fire PEOPLE
- Fire Rumour By Tea-Seller Led To Jalgaon Train Tragedy: NCP's Ajit Pawar NDTV
- India: 13 dead as passengers fleeing fire rumour hit by another train BBC.com
- Rumour has it: On the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express accident The Hindu
Family of jailed dissident urge Lammy to prioritise case as he visits Egypt
‘Moment of truth’ for UK foreign secretary over Alaa Abd El Fattah, who is still being held in a Cairo prison
The family of the jailed British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd El Fattah have urged the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, to prioritise the dissident’s release above trade deals during his visit to Egypt.
Fattah remains in a Cairo jail even though his sentence for dissent has been served. His mother is on a hunger strike in London with her health now deteriorating.
Continue reading...Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
The out-of-control wildfire spans more than 10,000 acres after just a few hours, fuelled by winds.
Cat Left in Cargo Hold Racks Up Air Miles – Newser
- Cat Left in Cargo Hold Racks Up Air Miles Newser
- Cat Accidentally Left on Plane Flies Between New Zealand and Australia 3 Times in 24 Hours PEOPLE
- Mittens the cat becomes frequent flyer after being overlooked in cargo hold Global News Toronto
- Mittens the cat's owner describes feline frequent flyer's ordeal NBC News
- Cat left in plane's cargo hold Boing Boing
Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans – The Washington Post
- Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans The Washington Post
- An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece The New York Times
- 2,000-year-old Greek marble statue found discarded in the trash, police say ABC News
- 2,000-year-old headless statue found in Greece near trash cans, police now investigating USA TODAY
- 2,000-year-old statue found dumped near garbage cans in Greece CBS News
Brace for 2028: EU Urged to Prepare for Potential Russian Aggression – Kyiv Post
- Brace for 2028: EU Urged to Prepare for Potential Russian Aggression Kyiv Post
- Diplomacy Watch: Europe plans to ‘outgun’ Russia Responsible Statecraft
- EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas Al Jazeera English
- EU leaders urge more defense spending amid Trump push DW (English)
- EU top diplomat: We don’t need a European army POLITICO Europe
‘We see you’: How a Russian spy ship prompted a UK scramble – Al Jazeera English
- ‘We see you’: How a Russian spy ship prompted a UK scramble Al Jazeera English
- Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Surfaced Next To Russian Spy Ship To Send A Clear Message The War Zone
- The Deep-Sea Battle Over the World’s Data Cables Is Heating Up The Wall Street Journal
- U.K. Ships Track Russian Surveillance Ship Loitering Near Underwater Cables USNI News
- Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat The New York Times
Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of “uncontrollable escalation” – Reuters
- Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation" Reuters
- Will Europe send troops to postwar Ukraine? POLITICO Europe
- Will Europe put ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine? Financial Times
- Kyiv says too soon to talk foreign troop numbers in Ukraine Yahoo! Voices
- Why Are European Troops For Ukraine A Nonstarter? Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years – The Associated Press
- Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years The Associated Press
- Southport attacks: the failures that allowed Axel Rudakubana to kill – podcast The Guardian
- Teen sentenced to 52 years in prison for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event ABC News
- Us Weekly’s 5 Hot Stories: Teen Sentenced in Taylor Swift Stabbing, 2025 Oscars Nominations Yahoo Entertainment
- Axel Rudakubana likely to spend life in prison after being sentenced to 52 years for Southport murders AOL
India investigates 17 ‘mysterious’ deaths in same village
At least 17 people, mostly children, have died unexplained deaths in the same village in Jammu.
India investigates 17 ‘mysterious’ deaths in same village
At least 17 people, mostly children, have died unexplained deaths in the same village in Jammu.
Merz vows migration crackdown on Day 1 as German chancellor – POLITICO Europe
- Merz vows migration crackdown on Day 1 as German chancellor POLITICO Europe
- German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack BBC.com
- Germany's likely next chancellor demands migration crackdown after knife attack Reuters
- German opposition leader ramps up immigration rhetoric after knife attack The Guardian
- Two killed in knife attack in German park, suspect arrested CNN
Snow is winding down – WGRZ.com
- Snow is winding down WGRZ.com
- Winter storm watch issued for Oswego County from Saturday to Monday syracuse.com
- State of Emergency issued for WNY, including Buffalo WGRZ.com
- Whiteouts, 4 feet of snow: ‘Avoid unnecessary travel’ in North Country, troopers say newyorkupstate.com
- Kenosha fire forces evacuation of multiple apartments Friday morning Kenosha News
Nepal hits Everest climbers with higher permit fees
The price to climb the world's tallest peak will soon increase for the first time in almost a decade.
Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand – NPR
- Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand NPR
- Couples in Thailand celebrate legalization of same-sex marriage with mass wedding NBC News
- Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect CNN
- Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage The New York Times
- First same-sex marriages in Thailand set it apart from much of Asia The Washington Post
Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law – Reuters
- Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law Reuters
- South Korean investigators call for indictment of detained President Yoon The Associated Press
- South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol denies ordering arrest of lawmakers at impeachment trial BBC.com
- South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict President Yoon for insurrection and abuse of power NBC News
- Martial law investigation reveals legal ‘gray zone’ born of rushed reforms 조선일보
Trump Allies Give Europe’s Leaders Reality Check on Ukraine – The Wall Street Journal
- Trump Allies Give Europe’s Leaders Reality Check on Ukraine The Wall Street Journal
- Davos 2025: NATO’s Rutte Says Problem Is Europe Not US on Spending Bloomberg
- NATO chief Rutte says Europe will pay for US arms for Ukraine Reuters
- Nato chief urges ‘step up’ in support for Ukraine The Guardian
- NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility The Associated Press
Trump tells Putin to end ‘ridiculous war’ in Ukraine or face new sanctions
The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.