What is Chavismo – and is it dead after US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro?

The sociopolitical ideology founded by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is rooted in anti-imperialism.

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Syria live: Ceasefire in Aleppo after at least 22 killed since Tuesday

Syria's Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods after fighting killed 22 people.

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Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?

Turkiye closely monitoring Israel’s regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.

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‘We just sit and cry’: Gaza’s cancer patients die waiting for treatment

Gaza cancer deaths triple as doctors say Israel allows entry of 'chocolates and chips" but blocks chemotherapy drugs.

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Trump says meeting Iran’s ‘Crown Prince’ Pahlavi would not be appropriate

US president signals he is not ready to back the Israel-aligned opposition figure to lead Iran in case of regime change.

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Brazil’s President Lula vetoes bill to trim Bolsonaro prison sentence

The opposition-controlled Congress voted in December to pass a bill that would reduce Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence.

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Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies

UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an 'age of imperialism'.

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Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report

Portland police have urged calm as the shooting remains under investigation, amid heightened tensions over ICE actions.

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‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza

Despite an agreed-upon ‘peace plan’, Israel continues to violate the ceasefire.

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US says it wants to control Venezuelan oil indefinitely. Can it?

US oil company executives are expected to meet with Trump to discuss investments in Venezuela's oil sector.

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Israel says Nickolay Mladenov to head Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the Bulgarian diplomat chosen as 'designated' director-general.

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Arsenal and Liverpool draw to delight of Premier League title chasers

Leaders Arsenal and defending champions Liverpool draw 0-0 at Emirates Stadium to keep former in sight of chasing pack.

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Brazil to send national guard near border with Venezuela

Tensions rise as Brazil reinforces its northern border following US air strikes in Venezuela and Maduro's abduction.

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Can tension in Aleppo be contained?

Syrian city sees renewed fighting between army and SDF.

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Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify

Authorities says curfew will be in place 'until further notice' amid clashes between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces.

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Real Madrid to face Barcelona in Spanish Super Club after beating Atletico

Real Madrid beat cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup to set up Barcelona showdown.

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Snow blankets Italian alpine resort ahead of Winter Olympics

Fresh snowfall hit Italy’s Alpine resort of Livigno less than a month before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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FBI takes over investigation into ICE agent killing of woman in Minneapolis

Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said US state would no longer be involved.

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Vance defends ICE agent, calls media coverage ‘absolute disgrace’

US Vice President JD Vance defended the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis after a woman was fatally shot in her car.

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Warner Bros investors torn on Paramount Skydance bid

Some investors criticise WBD's board's rejection of Paramount's offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.

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