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People & Power explores the role of Lebanese citizens in the absence of the state.
US demands Hezbollah be omitted from Lebanon government
Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus says armed group has been defeated and is no longer a threat.
USAID could slash staff to hundreds after placing most on leave
But US President Donald Trump's plan to dramatically cut back US foreign aid faces a legal challenge.
UN warns against regional spread of DR Congo conflict
'Worst may be yet to come' says UN human rights chief as DRC and Rwanda deny responsibility and blame one another.
Parents sue TikTok over teen deaths in ‘challenge’ trends
The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday.
Parents sue TikTok over teen deaths in ‘challenge’ trends
The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday.
Thousands of Palestinians flee Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank
Israeli raids have pushed thousands of Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Fact check: Did Clinton set the precedent for mass federal worker buyouts?
In early 1990s, Clinton signed an act allowing $25,000 buyouts for federal workers. How does Trump's approach differ?
Stylish earrings to gold shoes on show at South Africa’s biggest political event
A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.
Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two – ABC News
- Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two ABC News
- A small plane slams into a Brazilian street and kills 2 people on board The Associated Press
- Plane crashes into bus on busy São Paulo street BBC.com
- Plane Crash in São Paulo, Brazil, Kills Two The New York Times
- Watch: Tragic moment small plane crashes into bus in São Paulo The Independent
‘Gives you the shudders’: Australian man finds 100 snakes in backyard – Euronews
- 'Gives you the shudders': Australian man finds 100 snakes in backyard Euronews
- 100 slithery, venomous snakes found in homeowner’s backyard: ‘I’d be moving out!’ New York Post
- 102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney CNN
- 102 venomous snakes — including 97 newborns — found in homeowner's backyard in Australia CBS News
- Jaw-Dropping Number of Venomous Snakes Removed From Man's Backyard Yahoo! Voices
China slams US as Panama quits Belt and Road Initiative
Amid pressure from the US, Panama is first Latin American country to leave Beijing's global infrastructure club.
Canada intercepts people trying to cross border in ‘incredibly cold’ conditions
Nine Venezuelans including children found by police in Alberta with a second group apprehended in Manitoba
More than a dozen people have been caught making the hazardous crossing into Canada, renewing focus on the closely watched – and seasonally perilous – border with the United States.
Police in Alberta this week intercepted two groups attempting to cross into Canada illegally, including one which included five children who were ill-prepared for the cold which can plunge as low as -30C (-22F) at this time of year.
Continue reading...Aacta awards 2025: Robbie Williams’ Better Man and Boy Swallows Universe dominate Australian film and TV prizes
Singer biopic wins best film and best actor for motion capture star Jonno Davies, while Trent Dalton adaptation wins in 12 of its 22 nominated categories
The Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s bestseller Boy Swallows Universe has dominated the annual Aacta (Australian Academy of Cinema, Television and the Arts) awards, winning 12 of its record-breaking 22 nominations.
The Aacta president, Russell Crowe, hosted the awards ceremony at Hota (Home of the Arts) on the Gold Coast on Friday, which featured a live performance by Robbie Williams, whose musical biopic, Better Man, collected nine awards on the night.
Continue reading...Netanyahu suggests Palestinians can have a state in Saudi Arabia – Middle East Eye
- Netanyahu suggests Palestinians can have a state in Saudi Arabia Middle East Eye
- Netanyahu: 'The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia' The Jerusalem Post
- Trump’s proposal to displace Gazans may impede efforts with Saudi Arabia The Washington Post
- ‘Non-negotiable’: Saudi Arabia flatly rejects Trump’s Gaza takeover plan Al Jazeera English
- Saudi Arabia’s high-wire act wobbles amid Trump’s Gaza gambit Financial Times
Canelo Alvarez drops Jake Paul fight to sign Saudi Arabia deal
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez has dropped plans to fight Jake Paul by signing with Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia.
Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest
Subramaniam Iswaran's case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image.
Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest
Subramaniam Iswaran's case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image.
Iran dismisses talks with US as it blasts new sanctions
Iran said the US sanctions will prevent it from conducting legitimate trade with partners.
Dozens of countries back International Criminal Court after Trump sanctions
A majority of member states, including the UK, Germany and France, said the court was "vital" for international justice.