South Africa’s sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
McKenzie urges his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan.
Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president
Aoun is widely seen as the preferred pick of the United States and regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia.
Powerful photos reveal dramatic scenes as LA fires rage
The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.
Israeli soldiers told not to publish war videos as some flee vacations
A holidaying Israeli soldier was forced to flee Brazil after a judge ordered an investigation into his wartime conduct.
Three Gaza hospitals face imminent closure as latest Israeli raids kill 50
UN warns that lack of fuel threatens to shut down more medical facilities across the besieged territory.
Iranian general says Assad blocked Tehran’s effort to open Syrian front against Israel – The Times of Israel
- Iranian general says Assad blocked Tehran’s effort to open Syrian front against Israel The Times of Israel
- Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria The New York Times
- The Iran Opportunity: What America Needs to Do to Achieve a Breakthrough Foreign Affairs Magazine
- 'Turkey and Israel begin 2025 in a position of strength in the Middle East' Le Monde
- Report: Iran's top general in Syria said Assad rejected attacking Israel after Oct. 7 Haaretz
France’s top tabloid sparks outrage with photo of grieving Le Pen – POLITICO Europe
- France’s top tabloid sparks outrage with photo of grieving Le Pen POLITICO Europe
- Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96 The New York Times
- Jean-Marie Le Pen revived extremist politics in France The Economist
- Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far-right National Front party, dies at 96 CNN
- Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen Euronews
Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead – CNN
- Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead CNN
- Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters? Al Jazeera English
- Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control The Associated Press
- Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound Reuters
- Attack on Chad presidential palace kills 19 after China minister visits Financial Times
Russia keeping close eye on Trump’s claim to Greenland
The Kremlin reacts to the US president-elect's remarks saying the Arctic is in Russia's sphere of interest.
Hollywood stars lose homes as out-of-control wildfires engulf Los Angeles
Fast-moving blaze kills at least five and puts 130,000 under evacuation orders in the heartland of US film industry.
Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport
He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at
Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Hamas claims it made concessions for Gaza ceasefire – The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas claims it made concessions for Gaza ceasefire The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel The New York Times
- Updates: Blinken says ceasefire and captives deal in Gaza is ‘very close’ Al Jazeera English
- Biden: ‘Real progress’ being made in hostage talks, but Hamas ‘in the way’ of a deal The Times of Israel
- Biden aides express optimism about Gaza ceasefire negotiations NBC News
Kurdish general urges Trump to leave US troops in north-east Syria
Exclusive: SDF leader says removal of 2,000-strong force would leave door open for Islamic State resurgence
The leader of the Kurdish forces that control north-eastern Syria has called on Donald Trump to maintain a US military presence in the region, warning that a retreat would risk a resurgence of Islamic State in the country.
Gen Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said IS had increased its strength in the desert after seizing arms from the collapsed Assad regime, while the Kurdish forces were coming under increased pressure from Turkey and its Syrian proxies.
Continue reading...Baby born at sea to migrant off Spain’s Canary Islands – NBC News
- Baby born at sea to migrant off Spain's Canary Islands NBC News
- Baby born at sea on migrant dinghy en route to Spain CNN
- A photo captures rescue of a baby born on dangerous sea crossing to Spain's Canary Islands The Associated Press
- Picture shows baby girl moments after birth on packed migrant dinghy heading for Canary Islands Sky News
- Dramatic photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship off Spain's Canary Islands CBS News
French police arrest founder of website used by ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot – Euronews
- French police arrest founder of website used by ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot Euronews
- France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case The New York Times
- France charges founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot The Guardian
- Founder of chat site used by Gisèle Pelicot’s husband arrested The Times
- French justice system takes on contact platform after mass rape case Yahoo! Voices
How China is Erasing Tibetan Culture, One Child at a Time – The New York Times
- How China is Erasing Tibetan Culture, One Child at a Time The New York Times
- Video: Boarding Schools: China’s Tool to Assimilate Tibetan Children The New York Times
- Dr Gyalo Visits Tibetan Parliament, Meets Speaker and Deputy Speaker Central Tibetan Administration
- China places new restrictions on Tibetan students during winter school break Radio Free Asia
- Activist highlights Chinese restrictions during meeting with Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile The Tribune India
Six dead in Indian temple stampede as free passes draw thousands – NBC News
- Six dead in Indian temple stampede as free passes draw thousands NBC News
- Salem woman dies in Tirupathi stampede The Times of India
- Tirupati stampede: India temple apologises after six killed in crush BBC.com
- Pawan Blames, Naidu Defends His People.. Greatandhra
- Behind Tirupati Stampede: Gate Opened For Woman Who Was Unwell Led To Chaos NDTV
Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic – The New York Times
Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic The New York Times
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days – NPR
Venezuela tumbles deeper into dictatorship with Nicolás Maduro set to extend 12-year rule
Global democratic leaders pledge a boycott as exiled opposition leader vows to return to challenge ceremony
Venezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase this week with Nicolás Maduro set to extend his 12-year rule despite widespread suspicions that he stole last year’s presidential election.
The man widely believed to have won that vote – retired diplomat Edmundo González – fled abroad to escape a draconian post-election crackdown but has vowed to return home to challenge Maduro’s planned inauguration on Friday.
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