Colombia’s Petro decrees emergency powers amid deadly border area violence
Violence between armed groups in the Catatumbo region has displaced more than 32,000 people, rights groups estimate.
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Cradock Four: Why apartheid victims are suing South Africa’s government
Families of the murdered activists are among two dozen suing government for failure to deliver justice for past crimes.
Why is Trump releasing the last files on JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations?
Donald Trump wants to declassify remaining documents related to the assassination of John F Kennedy, RFK and MLK.
UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained
The Iran-backed group also detains people associated with the US embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.
UN says Israel using ‘unlawful lethal force’ in raids on Jenin
Israeli forces block all four main entrances to the occupied West Bank city as the deadly raids enter a fourth day.
Canada’s Liberal leadership race: Who’s running to replace Justin Trudeau?
Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and ex-Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are frontrunners, experts say.
Israel delays withdrawal from southern Lebanon beyond Sunday’s deadline
Under a ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon by January 26.
Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations
Analysts expect ex-PM Imran Khan's party to return to street agitations, but some experts believe it's making a mistake.
Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton
Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump's first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.
Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city
Sudan's army was welcomed after taking Wad Madani, but has been accused of carrying out reprisal attacks since then.
Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect
Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects.
What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?
The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed across the governorate.
US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship
Trump's order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country.
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement
The deal is $1bn more than a settlement from last year that was rejected by the US Supreme Court.
Who got the nod? The complete list of 2025 Oscar nominations
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were delayed after deadly wildfires raged through the Los Angeles area.
ICC prosecutor seeks warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Prosecutor Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe two leaders responsible for 'crime against humanity'.
UK teen who killed three girls at dance class sentenced to 52 years
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana will likely spend the rest of his life in jail for murdering three girls.
US President Trump threatens tariffs at 2025 Davos World Economic Forum
Trump repeats familiar grievances and threatens allies like Canada and the European Union with tariffs.
How do Donald Trump’s pardons compare with other US presidents?
Just hours into his second term, Trump pardons about 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Hezbollah demands Israeli forces complete withdrawal from Lebanon on time
Israel says the ceasefire agreement is not being implemented fast enough.