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Prince Harry back in London court fighting British tabloids

Prince Harry is back in a London court, along with a slew of other high-profile figures, fighting the publisher of the Daily Mail over invasion of privacy and illegal information gathering tactics.

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World billionaire wealth hits new peak amid rising poverty, Oxfam says

Billionaire wealth surged at three times ‍its recent pace last year to reach its highest level on record, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic ⁠stability, anti-poverty group Oxfam said.

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High-speed train crash in Spain kills dozens

A high-speed train collision that caused a derailment in southern Spain has killed at least 39 people, officials say. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash.

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Carney considering sending troops to Greenland for NATO exercises

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending Canadian Forces personnel to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats on European nations who block his efforts to acq...

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At least 39 people killed in a high-speed train collision in Spain

Two high-speed trains collide in southern Spain, at least 39 people are killed and a hundred others injured.

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Death toll in Spain high-speed train collision rises

At least 39 people were killed and over 150 injured in a high‑speed train collision in southern Spain on January 18. Authorities warn the numbers could rise as teams continue searching the wreckage.

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Syrian government agrees to ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDF

The deal followed hours after the Syrian army seized oil and gas fields and two major northeastern towns in clashes with the SDF. Fighting earlier this month has displaced tens of thousands.

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European leaders denounce Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

European countries held an emergency meeting in Brussels Sunday in response to President Trump's post threatening tariffs against countries that have sent military forces into Greenland amid his push to annex the Arctic island.

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Japan's Takaichi calls Feb election seeking mandate for spending plans

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will dissolve parliament Friday and call a national election to seek voter backing for inc...

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Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in West Bank villages

Israeli settlers have attacked a Palestinian Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least nine people.

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Trump tells Norway he no longer feels obligated to think only of peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has told Norway's prime minister in a letter that he no longer feels obligated "to think purely of Peace" bec...

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Carney takes stand against Trump on Greenland, joins ‘board of peace’

As Prime Minister Mark Carney strikes deals to make Canada less reliant on the U.S. for trade, he also joined European leaders in speakin...

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China hits 2025 GDP target, but households remain cautious

China hit its 5% 2025 growth target, but weak consumer spending, deflation and export-led gains fuel doubts over the recovery’s durability

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World leaders gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order

The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces its biggest test ever over its relationship with Washington, ...

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Syrian government seizes control of key oil and gas fields

Syrian troops have seized control over the crucial oilfields – a key point in a March 10, 2025 agreement between Damascus and the SDF.

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China cheers rise in weddings even as birth rate hits new low

A rise in the number of marriages is proving to be a bright spot in China's population data landscape, as official data released on Monda...

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Rough numbers for Trump in new poll, Republicans and Democrats divided

A new CBS News poll shows only 41% of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing, but there are wide partisan divides on his h...

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Seven police officers killed after riots in three Guatemalan prisons

Seven police officers in Guatemala have been killed in gang-related violence, authorities have said, hours after police regained control ...

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Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Spanish train crash

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found.

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Trump's first-year U.S. economic record shows mixed signals

Donald Trump promised a "Golden Age" of prosperity for the US. One year into his term, where do things actually stand in terms of economi...

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Greenland Stand-Off

The United States has threatened to increase tariffs on several European countries until the U.S. is able to purchase Greenland.

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Venezuela Strikes

The U.S has launched strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro along wife his wife.

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Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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