UK government announces new local inquiries into child sex abuse
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says government will also undertake a 'rapid' review of child sexual abuse in the UK.
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Venezuela releases prominent rights advocate Carlos Correa from detention
The free-speech advocate was among several activists detained ahead of President Nicolas Maduro's swearing-in last week.
How will Trump handle protesters? Critics point to his 2017 inauguration
The 'J20' prosecutions set a dangerous precedent for future crackdowns on dissent, advocates warn.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What’s left of Gaza and its people?
A ceasefire agreement has been announced between Israel and Hamas, but what will displaced Palestinians come back to?
UK, Ukraine leaders sign ‘landmark’ 100-year agreement
PM Keir Starmer says UK will deliver a 'mobile air defence system' and bolster maritime cooperation with Ukraine.
Qatar’s PM calls on Israeli forces to withdraw from Syria buffer zone
Sheikh Mohammed also promises to support the new administration and the rehabilitation of Syria's infrastructure.
‘Massacre’: Did South Africa starve dozens of trapped miners to death?
Rights groups say police used starvation as a weapon to force out illegal miners, resulting in close to 80 deaths.
Donald Trump plans to ‘save’ TikTok from looming US ban
His camp says he is exploring options to 'create space to put deal in place' after media report on executive order plan.
What is Red Dye 3 and why has the US FDA banned it in food and drinks?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye.
Fact-check: Did Gavin Newsom cut $100m in fire prevention funding?
Online posts, citing a January 10 Newsweek article, claim Newsom cut $101m in fire prevention funding. Is this true?
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal, what are the next steps?
The deal spread over 84 days will see a surge in humanitarian aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces and captive exchange.
Israel’s Netanyahu says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire
Netanyahu's office blames Hamas for causing 'last-minute crisis'; Palestinian group says it is committed to agreement.
Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What’s the latest, and how can you help?
Wind conditions will ease but authorities warn another round of Santa Ana winds could develop early next week.
‘Russians in Kherson train on civilians’: Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine
Residents and officials accuse Russians of 'human safaris' with fatal effects in a city they once occupied.
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on test flight
The rocket's first attempt to launch on Monday was scrubbed around because ice had accumulated on a propellant line.
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in ‘attempted burglary’ at Mumbai home
Doctors say Khan on path to 'complete recovery' after receiving six stab wounds as police search for suspect.
‘Key to space ambitions’: India succeeds in historic space docking mission
Only the US, Russia and China have previously docked in space. The expertise is critical for advanced missions.
Israeli attacks kill at least 80 in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced
One Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City killed 18 people as Palestinians await the start of the ceasefire on Sunday.
Bannon vs Musk: How Trump’s U-turn on H-1B visas has split MAGA
Trump's tech allies are at loggerheads with the MAGA camp over a visa programme that brings in foreign workers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057
Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.