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Belgium urges EU to link aid to migrant return agreements

Belgium's Migration Minister told Euronews that the country supports plans to make development aid and visa policies conditional on countries taking back migrants returned to them.

Euronews

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Minneapolis protest turns violent after ICE agent shoots Renee Good

Minneapolis protest over ICE killing of Renee Goode turns violent, with anger at federal agents, detentions and calls for them to leave

Al Jazeera

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Retired ICE agent breaks down videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting

Retired ICE agent Eric Balliet, who spent a quarter century with federal law enforcement and was injured in a vehicular assault in 2008, breaks down videos that show the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

CBS America

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Border czar says ICE agents not 'found guilty of anything inappropriate'

Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, spoke to CBS News about the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis. When asked if ICE uses excessive force, Homan said, "I haven't seen one...ICE officer found guilty of anything inappropria...

CBS America

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Venezuelan migrants in Trinidad and Tobago face uncertainty

The unrest in Venezuela fuels hopes of return, but migrants in Trinidad and Tobago remain in legal limbo, torn between staying & going back

Al Jazeera

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Vigil held to mourn woman shot dead by ICE agent in Minneapolis

A candlelit vigil was held where the 37-year-old was remembered as a "loved member" of the Minneapolis community.

Al Jazeera

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ICE shoots woman: Incident sparks protests across the U.S.

Minneapolis erupts in protests after a woman is shot by a federal agent – Video of the incident sparks outrage nationwide.

Al Jazeera

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Brazil on alert amid fears Venezuelan criminal gangs may cross border

Brazil strengthens border security amid fears criminal gangs from Venezuela could cross into the country.

Al Jazeera

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Border czar Tom Homan denies ICE agents have used excessive force

In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, border czar Tom Homan declined to comment about the deadly shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, calling for an investigation to "play out." When asked more broadly about allegati...

CBS America

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Protesters gather after ICE shoots and kills woman in Minneapolis

A woman was fatally shot by an ICE officer Wednesday morning in Minneapolis, the Department of Homeland Security says. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports from the scene.

CBS News

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Los Angeles marks one year since devastating fires

California is remembering the devastating fires that ravaged parts of Los Angeles one year ago. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

CBS America

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Young African migrants sleep on Paris streets

Several dozen snow-covered tents line a street in the historic heart of Paris, sheltering young homeless migrants from the bitter cold. Around 300 young African migrants, many seeking official recognition as minors, are spending freezing...

Africanews

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Boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Spain returns to Gambia

A boat carrying dozens of migrants hoping to reach Spain returned to shore after taking on water off the coast of Gambia.

Africanews

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Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region on Tuesday evening. He was joined by veterans of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and their families.

Africanews

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Young African migrants sleep on Paris streets amid freezing nights

Africanews

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Afghan refugees at risk as deportations surge in Pakistan

Pakistan is ramping up deportations targeting the over 700,000 Afghans who fled after the Taliban's return to power. Germany recently agreed to take in 160 asylum seekers but has also rolled back earlier promises.

DW News

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Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa

Thousands of Orthodox Christians in white traditional attire celebrated Christmas Eve with a Mass, prayers and hymns during a candlelight ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital.

Africanews

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Noem defends Minnesota immigration raids, fraud probes

The Trump administration has launched another crackdown on illegal immigration in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nicole Sganga is there and spoke exclusively with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

CBS America

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First-hand look at immigration raid in Minneapolis

The Trump administration is launching a massive deployment of federal agents to Minneapolis as part of its ongoing immigration crackdown and a new investigation into alleged fraud.

CBS America

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Pickleball craze in Vietnam sparks joy for players

Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity across Vietnam, especially in Hanoi. Courts are often squeezed into alleyways and beneath high-rises in densely packed cities. However, residents complain about relentless noise, citing disrupt...

Al Jazeera

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Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites

On January 6, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel. However, it's a deep-rooted secular tradition in...

Euronews

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Why children are dying from water-borne diseases in Sudan

Displaced families in Sudan’s White Nile State are facing a growing health emergency. Thousands are forced to rely on untreated water from the White Nile River. As a result, water-borne diseases are spreading rapidly in displacement camps.

Al Jazeera

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Concerns over treatment of foreign workers in Malta

From catering to construction, overseas workers are filling critical gaps in Malta's workforce. However, NGOs warn that many non-EU migrants face exploitation and poor working conditions. Rights groups are calling for stronger protection...

Al Jazeera

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Amnesty International urges action on Shelburne dump site

The human rights organization is pushing for the site to be cleaned up because of concerns that it's contaminating the well water of Black Nova Scotians who live nearby.

CBC News

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Egypt declares paid public holiday for Christmas on January 7

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issues an official decree declaring Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a paid public holiday in observance of Christmas.

Africanews

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Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success

Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on January 6, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city. This jubilee was also unique: the last ti...

France 24

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Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year

Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.

Euronews

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Venezuelans in Spain hope to return home amid uncertainty

Venezuelans in Madrid share hopes, doubts and nostalgia as they consider returning home after Maduro’s capture and years in Spain.

Al Jazeera

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Libya braces for surge of refugees escaping war in Sudan

The war in Sudan has displaced over 12 million people from their homes. More than 4.3 million have fled to neighbouring countries, mostly Chad and Egypt. But Libya is now seeing a surge of Sudanese arrivals.

Al Jazeera

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Refugees from DR Congo struggle to find missing loved ones in Burundi

Renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced hundreds of thousands to flee. Many have crossed the border into Burundi, leaving homes and communities behind.

Al Jazeera