Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities

Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.

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How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?

Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.

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Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist

Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.

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Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats

The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.

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US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests

Minneapolis mayor criticises judge's ruling, calling the Trump administration's immigration crackdown 'an invasion'.

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Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?

Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.

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Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara

Actors and politicians honour O'Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic 'brilliance' and generosity.

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US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’

The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.

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Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran

Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.

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Explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says

Local fire official says gas leak likely caused blast that ripped through residential building in Iranian port city.

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NBA issues 76ers’ Paul George with 25-game ban for drug violation

NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.

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Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics

Demonstrators in Milan protest United State's ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga – teams, start, lineups

Real Madrid's turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.

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Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties

New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.

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Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up

Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.

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German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump

German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.

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Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict

The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.

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US journalists arrested for covering anti-ICE protest at church

Two journalists were arrested and taken to court in the US for covering an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church.

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Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing Australian Open final chances

Following back-to-back Australian Open wins, Aryna Sabalenka has now lost consecutive finals with Elena Rybakina defeat.

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Madison Square Garden warns brawlers of life bans before Lopez vs Stevenson

New York venue Madison Square Gardens issues warning before Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson and Knicks vs Lakers bill.

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