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Trump says U.S will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'

Trump, who often cites national security interests as the reason for taking Greenland, said that if the US does not do something, 'Russia or China will take over Greenland'.

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Protests spread across the U.S. over ICE shooting of woman

Protests across the U.S., including in Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Miami, are taking place following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Police declared the demonstrations in downtown Minneapoli...

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Internet blackout in Iran enters second day as protests intensify

Internet and phone lines in Iran have been cut off as anti-government protests enter their second week. Reports say at least 65 people have been killed and more than 2,300 others detained. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of a poss...

CBC News

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Philippines: Dozens still missing in landfill collapse

Rescue workers are trying to find dozens of people trapped under a collapsed landfill in the Philippines. At least four people have been confirmed dead. The incident took place on Thursday, with more than 100 workers on site at the time.

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South Africa hosts Russia, Iran and China for military exercise

BRICS nations have launched joint naval exercises off the South African coast. Supporters say the drills will strengthen co-operation among emerging economies. But critics warn they could deepen global divisions.

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Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Saturday that safeguarding security was a "red line" and the military vowed to protect public property, as the clerical establishment stepped up efforts to quell the most widespread protests in years.

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty

Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty ...

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Thousands of firefighters deployed to fight bushfires in Australia

Fire crews battle spreading blazes while communities face evacuations and power cuts.

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Could Republican Florida help the Democrats during midterms?

The U.S midterm elections aren't happening until November, but the political posturing is already well underway. Democrats hope a strong ...

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Ukrainians protest against Russia joining navy drills in South Africa

Ukrainian immigrants living in Cape Town urged South Africa to stop military cooperation with Moscow.

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Heavy snow sweeps from Colorado into Kansas

Wintry weather pushed from the Rockies into the Plains from Jan. 8-9, causing widespread wrecks and dangerous travel conditions.

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Demonstrations held in major European cities in solidarity with Iran protests

Protesters gathered in major European cities in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in Iran amid a communications blackout. Protes...

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Greenland is 'greatest' without the U.S

As officials from Denmark, Greenland and the USA are set to meet next week, what do Greenlanders think about the Trump administration's r...

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Trump defends Venezuela action to oil executives

President Trump met with oil executives on Friday after the U.S. military action in Venezuela, but some doubted the viability of revampin...

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At least two people killed in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine

At least two people were killed and more than 15 others were injured in overnight Russian strikes targeting over a dozen locations across...

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Severe storms and flash flood risks continue through the Southeast

After a damaging tornado in Mississippi on Jan. 9, severe weather is still pushing its way across the South.

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Viral video sparks WestJet legroom complaints

An Alberta family is speaking out after a video showing them struggling to sit in a tight new WestJet seating arrangement went viral. The...

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Musk's Grok under fire for generating sexualized images

European officials and tech campaigners on Friday slammed Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after its controversial image creation feature was ...

France 24

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After four years of war: War weariness is rising among Russians

Economic strain and shrinking freedoms fuel fatigue among Russians as the war in Ukraine drags on.

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Fiery Iran protest images emerge as Trump threatens regime

Fiery images of anti-regime protests are emerging from Iran despite the government cutting phone and internet services. U.S. President Tr...

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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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