Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
A four-year-old is among the dead after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.
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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.
Federal judge denies request to block ICE surge in Minnesota
A judge said ICE activity could have “heartbreaking” effects but said the state hadn’t proven its case.
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel’s military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.
Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks
In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran-U.S. tensions rise
The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, again has become a focus of tensions as Iran prepares to launch a military
It is clear Epstein was welcomed into Andrew’s family fold
These latest pictures released from the Epstein files are both puzzling and embarrassing.
Sir Richard Branson told Epstein ‘bring your harem’ and advised him on PR, new emails show
Sir Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein he would love to see him again “as long as you bring your harem” in emails newly-released from the
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.
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.
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.
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence.
Israeli air strikes kill at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel’s military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.
Canada’s Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4%
The opposition leader received a strong show of support from party delegates, despite the recent electoral loss against the Liberals.