Fact check: RFK Jr’s statements during Senate confirmation hearing
Kennedy Jr denied and downplayed past controversial comments during his hearing for HHS secretary.
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Key Trump updates you need to know: RFK, Patel, and Gabbard face hearings
Here’s what we know about the Guantanamo Bay announcement, upcoming hearings and other key developments.
Meta agrees $25m payout to Trump over suspended accounts
Settlement seen as big victory for US president as Meta’s Zuckerberg bows to new administration on various fronts.
Russia focuses on seizing Ukraine’s Pokrovsk amid reports of heavy losses
Russia concentrates on Donetsk hoping for a decisive breakthrough, as Ukraine claims Moscow has lost almost 835,000 men.
Ukraine says Russian drone strike killed four people in Sumy
The Ukrainian military said Russia launched 81 drones overnight, 37 of which were shot down.
Israel’s ban on UNRWA comes into effect despite backlash
Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA employees of involvement in the October 7 attack without providing proof.
Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography
Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America when the US government officially makes the change
Israel says eight captives, including five foreigners, released in Gaza
In return, Israel is due to release 110 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons later today.
Rohingya refugees’ boat runs aground in Indonesia’s Aceh province
Over 70 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia after fleeing Myanmar.
Photos: American Airlines Plane, Black Hawk crash at Reagan Airport near DC
The passenger plane was about to land at Reagan Washington National Airport after flying from Kansas.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,071
Here are the key developments on the 1,071st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Israel to free 110 Palestinian prisoners in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange
The 110 Palestinians due to be released from Israeli prisons today also include 30 children.
US Fed leaves rates unchanged
US Fed is in a holding pattern as it awaits more inflation and jobs data and clarity on President Trump's tariffs.
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa named president for transitional period
Al-Sharaa was also authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase, state media reports.
Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.
Egypt, Jordan leaders reject Trump’s suggestion to take in Palestinians
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says 'displacement of the Palestinian people is an injustice' after US president repeated call.
Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma
Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.
Canada’s foreign minister Joly to meet Rubio as US tariff threat looms
Canada working to prevent steep tariffs that US President Donald Trump says could be imposed as early as February 1.
Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases
Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases.
Latest Trump highlights you need to know: Funding freeze to Laken Riley Act
Here’s a roundup of the latest updates from Trump’s administration along with what to expect on Wednesday.