Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
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Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi, married to the opposition leader, says she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.
Deadly winter storm grips large parts of the US
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.
Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short?
Kyiv is ready to send an agreement to Parliament and US Congress but Ukrainians say their safety is far from guaranteed.
Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011
One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
Trump administration, MAGA allies spread misinformation on Pretti killing
Video footage of fatal shooting contradicts narrative spun by officials and right-wing influencers.
Trump says administration ‘reviewing everything’ after shooting of Alex Pretti
The US president was asked by the Wall Street Journal whether the immigration agent who shot dead a man in Minneapolis had done the right
Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US
Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of “life threatening conditions” that could affect 180 million people.
Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties
The twin cubs’ departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
Seven dead as 185 million face winter alerts in central, eastern U.S. states
The dangerous winter storm in the central and eastern United States has led to at least seven deaths. Roughly 185 million people were under winter
Clinton and Obama urge Americans to ‘speak out’ and take action after Minneapolis shootings
Two Democratic former presidents on Sunday condemned the scenes in Minnesota after Alex Pretti was killed this weekend, framing the tragedy as a pivotal moment
‘Brutal, bone-chilling and dangerous’ – thousands of flights cancelled as huge storm hits US
More than 850,000 households are without power, and 14,400 flights have been cancelled as a huge storm hits US states from the southern Rocky Mountains
UN aid convoy reaches Syria’s Ain al-Arab as truce between army, SDF holds
Convoy carrying food and fuel reaches Kurdish-majority town, also known as Kobane, in Aleppo province.