DR Congo shock Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs
DR Congo reach inter-confederation playoffs for 2026 World Cup after beating Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Israel kills at least three in Gaza, as thousands endure heavy flooding
As Gaza’s misery deepens, Israel’s Netanyahu reveals to cabinet that he is uncertain how long truce will hold.
US boat strike kills 3, as aircraft carrier arrives near Venezuela
USS Gerald R Ford arrives in Caribbean as US President Donald Trump raises pressure on Caracas.
Ukraine signs LNG deal with Greece as Athens adopts US energy agenda – Euronews.com
- Ukraine signs LNG deal with Greece as Athens adopts US energy agenda Euronews.com
- Ukraine war briefing: Greece signs deal to supply gas to Kyiv over ‘difficult’ winter The Guardian
- Greece and Ukraine sign a US gas supply deal as Zelenskyy visits Athens AP News
- Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs Reuters
- Ukraine reaches gas-import deal with Greece, Zelenskyy says politico.eu
Toppled Hasina’s son warns Bangladesh court will sentence her to death
Sajeeb Wazed says his mother is safe in India as he threatens to block February election over party ban.
Dozens reportedly arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, amid immigration crackdown
Trump administration has made Democratic-led city its latest target despite fierce objections from local leaders
A top border patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported a surge of encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes.
The Trump administration has made the Democratic-led city of about 950,000 people its latest target for an immigration enforcement crackdown it says will combat crime, despite fierce objections from local leaders and the fact that crime rates in the city are steadily declining.
Continue reading...Syria detains members of security forces over Suwayda violence
Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media.
Britain’s Labour Government Plans New, Tougher System for Asylum Seekers – The New York Times
- Britain’s Labour Government Plans New, Tougher System for Asylum Seekers The New York Times
- 'Sweeping reforms to asylum rules' and 'New humiliation for Andrew' BBC
- Shabana Mahmood warns Labour MPs ‘dark forces are stirring up anger’ over migration The Guardian
- Shabana Mahmood: ‘Illegal migration is tearing Britain apart’ The Times
- Britain reviews human rights laws in major shake-up of asylum policy Reuters
Haitian gangs’ call for mobilization prompts high alert from foreign embassies, police – Miami Herald
- Haitian gangs’ call for mobilization prompts high alert from foreign embassies, police Miami Herald
- UN staff in Haiti told to stay off streets after gang coalition flexes muscle, US Marines face gunfire Fox News
- Haiti is likely to stay mired in chaos The Economist
- ‘Barbecue’ urges Haitians not to leave home amid imminent clashes EFE - Agencia de noticias
- A new U.N. report shows gang control expanding across Haiti NPR
Roman Abramovich makes claim of ‘conspiracy’ against Jersey government
Move threatens to throw open parts of secretive legal battle on Channel island about ex-Chelsea owner’s wealth
The former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is making a claim of “conspiracy” against the government of Jersey after the crown dependency launched a criminal investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering in connection with the original source of the oligarch’s wealth.
The latest move threatens to throw open parts of a secretive legal battle on the Channel island about the tycoon’s rise to become one of the world’s richest people, which emerged in September after a Switzerland federal criminal court ordered the release of a cache of Swiss banking records requested by the Jersey attorney general.
Continue reading...Leader of powerful Ecuadorian drug syndicate targeted by U.S. captured in Spain 4 years after faking his death – CBS News
- Leader of powerful Ecuadorian drug syndicate targeted by U.S. captured in Spain 4 years after faking his death CBS News
- Ecuadorian drug gang leader captured in Spain years after faking his death abcnews.go.com
- Alleged leader of Ecuadorian drug trafficking gang Los Lobos arrested in Spain CNN
- Notorious Ecuadorian drug kingpin Wilmer ‘Pipo’ Chavarria arrested in Spain 4 years after faking his death New York Post
- Leader of notorious Ecuador drugs gang captured in Spain BBC
Ukraine has ‘no chance’ of winning war, Hungary’s Orbán says – politico.eu
- Ukraine has ‘no chance’ of winning war, Hungary’s Orbán says politico.eu
- Viktor Orbán begins ‘anti-war roadshow’ as Hungary gears up for 2026 elections The Guardian
- NATO rebel officially leaves alliance, joins Russia with 'Ukraine not sovereign nation' declaration? Hindustan Times
- Orban called fears of a Russian attack on Europe "ridiculous" Українські Національні Новини
- Hungary's Orban seeks to boost support, opposition holds rival rally on 1956 anniversary Yahoo
Ecuador votes on return of US military bases to tackle drug violence
Referendum asks whether to lift constitutional ban as President Daniel Noboa seeks US help against cartels.
‘Additional promises mean nothing’: The awkward flaw in the world’s climate talks – Politico
- ‘Additional promises mean nothing’: The awkward flaw in the world’s climate talks Politico
- Little change in warming outlook for four years; new 2035 climate targets make no difference Climate Action Tracker
- The world will fail to meet the Paris agreement’s ambitious climate target The Economist
- Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn’t stayed on it AP News
- How climate cooperation turned into a global race for green power The Conversation
Are Israeli-backed human trafficking networks forcing people out of Gaza?
Rights activists warn of possible ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
German auction house cancels sale of Holocaust artefacts after outcry
Survivors group had called on firm Felzmann to ‘show some basic decency’ and halt ‘cynical and shameless’ event
Poland’s foreign minister said on Sunday that an “offensive” auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been cancelled, relaying information from his German counterpart, after complaints from Holocaust survivors.
Radosław Sikorski made the comments on X, saying he and German foreign minister Johann Wadephul “agreed that such a scandal must be prevented”.
Continue reading...Israel pushes US to close door on Palestinian statehood before UNSC vote
Hardliners furious after US amends resolution to secure support of countries participating in Gaza stabilisation force.
Iran’s Water Crisis: When Drought Hits Harder Than Sanctions and Bombs – Forbes
- Iran’s Water Crisis: When Drought Hits Harder Than Sanctions and Bombs Forbes
- Opinion | Hatred of Israel Caused Iran’s Water Crisis The Wall Street Journal
- Iran water crisis: Taps run dry as Tehran evacuation looms NBC News
- Iran begins cloud seeding to induce rain during worst drought in decades BBC
- Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up The Guardian
New York Jets player Kris Boyd in critical condition after being shot in abdomen
29-year-old was shot after incident in Midtown
Police say dispute outside restaurant turned violent
New York Jets player Kris Boyd is hospitalized in critical situation after being shot in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The NYPD said the 29-year-old was shot in the abdomen around 2am on West 38th Street in Midtown. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he is in critical but stable condition.
Continue reading...Somalia confirms major data breach in electronic visa system
Officials launch probe days after breach emerged amid widespread concern and speculation over leaked data.